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  • Rwanda’s Kagame Replaces Prime Minister in Surprise Cabinet Move

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Rwanda’s Kagame Replaces Prime Minister in Surprise Cabinet Move

    President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has made an unexpected leadership change, dismissing Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente on Wednesday after nearly seven years in office. The swift transition saw Justin Nsengiyumva, deputy governor of the National […]

  • Niger State Cholera Outbreak: 13 Dead, 130 Ill from Contaminated Rainwater

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Niger State Cholera Outbreak: 13 Dead, 130 Ill from Contaminated Rainwater

    A deadly cholera outbreak has claimed 13 lives and hospitalized 130 individuals across 16 local government areas in Niger State, northern Nigeria, officials confirmed. With 253 cases reported as of the latest update, the regions […]

  • Mercury vs Dream: Lone WNBA Wednesday Conference Showdown

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Mercury vs Dream: Lone WNBA Wednesday Conference Showdown

    The Atlanta Dream and Phoenix Mercury are set to clash in a high-stakes WNBA matchup on Wednesday night, marking their first encounter of the 2024 season and the league’s sole game of the day. The […]

  • Battle over electricity tariff cut ranges as state commissioners back Enugu regulator

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Battle over electricity tariff cut ranges as state commissioners back Enugu regulator

    The controversy over electricity tariff reduction in states rages on as the state electricity commissioners on Wednesday backed the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission’s decision to cut Band A customers’ tariffs. The Forum of Commissioners for […]

  • They can’t even pay minimum wage – Nigerian govt on reduction of electricity tariff in states

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on They can’t even pay minimum wage – Nigerian govt on reduction of electricity tariff in states

    The Federal Government of Nigeria has said that state governments may not have the capacity to carry the burden of electricity subsidies for Band A electricity consumers. Bolaji Tunji, the spokesman of the Minister of […]

  • Naira records three straight depreciations against dollar as foreign reserves drop

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Naira records three straight depreciations against dollar as foreign reserves drop

    Nigeria’s naira continued its depreciation streak against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday for the third straight time this week. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange data disclosed that the naira […]

  • Niger Commissioner’s Ex-Wife Accuses Ex of Abuse, Custody Threats

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Niger Commissioner’s Ex-Wife Accuses Ex of Abuse, Custody Threats

    A Nigerian woman has publicly accused her ex-husband, a high-ranking state official, of ongoing intimidation and attempts to undermine her custody of their two children following a contentious divorce. Hadiza Ali-Musa, 38, claims Yakubu M. […]

  • South Africa Passes 2025 Appropriation Bill After Political Deadlock

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on South Africa Passes 2025 Appropriation Bill After Political Deadlock

    After months of political gridlock, South Africa’s National Assembly passed the contentious Appropriation Bill on Wednesday, finalizing the government’s 2025 budget and ending a prolonged stalemate between the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and its […]

  • Neymar Clashes with Fan After Santos’ 2-1 Loss to Internacional

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Neymar Clashes with Fan After Santos’ 2-1 Loss to Internacional

    Santos FC captain Neymar Jr. found himself at the center of controversy following his team’s 2-1 home loss to Internacional in Brazil’s Serie A, with a heated post-match confrontation with a fan captured in a […]

  • President Tinubu Meets APC Governors Ahead of Key NEC Strategy Talks

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on President Tinubu Meets APC Governors Ahead of Key NEC Strategy Talks

    Nigerian President Bola Tinubu convened with state governors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday in Abuja, signaling efforts to consolidate the party’s agenda ahead of a high-stakes national leadership meeting. The closed-door […]

  • Kenya Defends Solitary Confinement to Curb Prison Radicalization

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Kenya Defends Solitary Confinement to Curb Prison Radicalization

    Kenyan authorities have intensified efforts to counter religious radicalization by isolating suspects in solitary confinement to prevent the spread of extremist ideologies within prisons, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced this week. Speaking at a […]

  • Meta Enhances Instagram Teen Safety, Removes 635K Accounts

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Meta Enhances Instagram Teen Safety, Removes 635K Accounts

    Meta unveiled a suite of safety enhancements for teen accounts on Instagram this week, highlighting recent data showing the impact of its initiatives to shield younger users from harmful content. The company disclosed that over […]

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