By Elizabeth Ugbo Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will remove import tariffs for nearly all African countries starting May 1, 2026, aiming to boost trade and support African development. The policy will cover China’s diplomatic partners across the African Union, except Eswatini, which recognizes Taiwan. China’s zero-tariff policy, already in place for 33 […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, joined millions of people across Nigeria on Saturday, February 14, 2026, to celebrate Valentine’s Day. She called on Nigerians to show love to family, friends, and their communities by performing acts of kindness and genuine affection. The celebration, she noted, is an […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Afrobeats star Davido mistakenly attacked gospel artist Tosin Bee online after confusing him with a lawyer involved in his child custody case. The confusion arose during Davido’s emotional court proceedings over the custody of his daughter, Imade Adeleke, at the Lagos State High Court, Yaba, where he clashed with his estranged partner […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Plateau State Government has raised alarm over five failing Federal Government bridges in the southern zone.The warning came during an inspection tour on Thursday.The tour was led by Commissioner for Works, Hon. Joshua Ubandoma Laven.It covered Shendam, Langtang North, Kanam, and Jos North LGAs.Accordingly, the government warned that the bridges are […]
Read MoreBy elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria has urged African nations to embrace health security sovereignty at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call on Friday during a high-level side event. He represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria has urged African leaders to embrace health security sovereignty. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call on Friday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He spoke during a high-level side event at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly. The event focused on how Africa can build self-sufficient health systems and […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Movement of Intellectuals for National Development (MIND), a civil society group, on Friday criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) for failing to address the mistreatment of Nigerian employees at TotalEnergies, calling for public accountability before the Nigerian Senate. MIND Accuses PENGASSAN of Inaction MIND expressed […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Kaima, Bayelsa — February 13, 2026: More than 5,000 residents of Kolokuma/Opokuma and Okordia/Zarama communities will receive free healthcare. The Vision First Plus community eye care and medical outreach is organized by Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited in collaboration with the Bayelsa Ministry of Health, Eye Sight Foundation, NNPC Limited, TotalEnergies, and […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will hold in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, made the announcement on Friday after a CAF Executive Committee meeting. He also dismissed reports claiming the tournament could be postponed to 2028. According to him, […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 20, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections. Meanwhile, governorship and state Houses of Assembly polls will hold on March 6, 2027. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced the timetable on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the schedule complies with constitutional […]
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