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President Tinubu Begins France, Kenya, Rwanda Tour to Boost Economic Partnerships

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Nigeria on Sunday from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for France, marking…

Mali Crisis: Rebels, Russian Forces Clash as Goita Reappears

By Elizabeth Ugbo Mali’s military leader Assimi Goita met Russia’s ambassador in Bamako on Tuesday after coordinated rebel attacks killed…

East Africa Attracts $4.1bn Investment as Kenya Leads Private Capital Drive

By Elizabeth Ugbo East Africa attracted $4.1bn in investments between 2021 and 2025, according to data released at the 22nd…

Tinubu Congratulates Benin’s President-Elect Romuald Wadagni

By Elizabeth Ugbo Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Romuald Wadagni on his victory in the April 12, 2026 presidential election…

Hundreds Protest in KuGompo Over Alleged Drug Activities at California Tavern

By Elizabeth Ugbo Hundreds of protesters marched on Wednesday in KuGompo city, South Africa, demanding the closure of California Tavern,…

Ethiopian Police Arrest Alleged Leader of Multi-Million Dollar Human Trafficking Network

By Elizabeth Ugbo Ethiopian police arrested Yetbarek Dawit and nine alleged accomplices on Monday in Shire, northern Tigray, Ethiopia, for…

Russia Confirms Deaths of Cameroonian Fighters in Ukraine War

By Elizabeth Ugbo Russia has confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonian nationals fighting for its army in Ukraine since 2022,…

Nigeria Retain 26th in FIFA World Ranking After March Friendly Matches

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, retained 26th place in the FIFA World Ranking in March…

Dangote Refinery Boosts Nigeria’s Energy Security Amid Global Crisis

By Elizabeth Ugbo In Nigeria, the Dangote Refinery, owned by Aliko Dangote, has transformed the nation’s fuel supply since October…

Eastern Cape Violence Erupts Over Igbo Traditional Ruler Coronation in South Africa

By Elizabeth Ugbo Violent protests erupted on Monday in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, South Africa, when ActionSA supporters, local residents,…