Browsing Category
News
Ghana Launches Multi‑Agency Taskforce to Tackle Gold Smuggling
Ghana has taken a decisive step against the long-standing issue of gold smuggling by establishing a multi‑agency taskforce spearheaded by the new Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).…
Read More...
Read More...
Ex-Arsenal Midfielder Thomas Partey Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault
Former Arsenal and Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey, 32, has been formally charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police, with…
Read More...
Read More...
South Africa and Austria Strengthen Bilateral Ties During State Visit
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen at a State Visit in Pretoria, marking a renewed commitment to deepening cooperation between…
Read More...
Read More...
Federal Government to Allocate ₦17 Billion for Lagos Bridge Fire Repairs
The Federal Government has announced plans to spend ₦17 billion to repair a major bridge in Lagos that suffered significant damage after a fire incident. This allocation will cover…
Read More...
Read More...
IMF Urges Nigeria to Revisit 2025 Budget Amid Fresh Economic Challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that Nigeria’s 2025 federal budget needs significant revision due to falling oil prices and structural constraints. In its recent…
Read More...
Read More...
Legendary Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Passes Away at 61
Nigeria’s football world is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic goalkeepers, Peter Rufai, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 61 after battling a prolonged illness.…
Read More...
Read More...
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Star of Hollywood Walk of Fame
Beninese-French singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo has been honored as the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joining the Class of 2026. The…
Read More...
Read More...
ECOWAS Urges Restraint Amid Rising Tensions in Togo
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for all parties in Togo to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue, following a recent surge in protests,…
Read More...
Read More...
USAID Officially Shuts Down as U.S. Foreign Aid Overhaul Rolls Out
After more than six decades of global development work, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially ceased independent operations on July 1, 2025. The agency…
Read More...
Read More...
Why Nigeria Is Running Three Budgets at Once—and Why It’s Legal
It might sound unusualb but Nigeria is currently operating under three simultaneous budgets: the 2024 Main Appropriation Act, a 2024 Supplementary Budget, and the freshly signed 2025…
Read More...
Read More...