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…
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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,…
Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Dream in Jeopardy After FIFA Rejects NFF Petition
By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria has suffered a setback in its 2026 World Cup qualification hopes after FIFA rejected a petition…
Kenya Secures Deal with Russia to Halt Recruitment of Kenyans for Ukraine War
By Elizabeth ugbo Kenya’s Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced in Moscow that Russia has agreed to stop recruiting Kenyan nationals…
Zambian Official Raises Alarm Over ‘Sextortion’ Ahead of August Elections
By Elizabeth Ugbo A senior government official in Zambia has alleged that some political parties are demanding sexual favours from…