Kiir reinstates former military chief amid rising tensions in South Sudan
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed the country’s military chief and reinstated his predecessor, marking yet another…
Alphadi showcases African cotton at Rome Fashion Academy
Renowned Nigerian fashion icon Alphadi led a special masterclass at Rome’s Academy of Fashion to celebrate the beauty…
Police arrest 12 over killing of ARISE News anchor in Abuja robbery
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended 12 members of a notorious armed robbery gang allegedly…
New Zealand updates work visa rules with expanded job list
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced significant revisions to how job roles are assessed under the Accredited Employer…
More countries ease visa rules to strengthen ties with Nigeria
A growing number of countries are making it easier for Nigerian travellers to obtain visas, study, invest, or…
U.S.: Reporters condemn Pentagon’s restrictive media policy
The Pentagon Press Association (PPA), representing journalists who cover the U.S. Department of Defense, has denounced a new…
Former U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics chiefs decry Trump’s damage to data integrity
Former U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioners have warned that President Donald Trump’s repeated and unfounded attacks…
U.S.: James Comey pleads not guilty, calls Trump-led case politically motivated
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, to criminal charges that his…
Trump deploys National Guard to Chicago despite local opposition
About 500 National Guard troops were deployed near Chicago on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, under orders from President…
Seychelles President moves to prevent opposition takeover in runoff vote
Voters in Seychelles returned to the polls on Thursday, October 9, 2025, for a decisive presidential runoff between…
Rajoelina pledges to end power outages as Madagascar protests persist
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, invited representatives from various sectors of civil society to…
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of plotting war amid Red Sea tensions
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of preparing for war, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two Horn…
U.S. shutdown barely affects air travel, IATA reports
The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has not caused any major disruption to domestic commercial flights or halted the…
Madagascar: Youth defy Rajoelina’s call for dialogue
Youth protesters in Madagascar on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, turned down President Andry Rajoelina’s invitation to participate in…
Iyaloja of Benin: Lessons in cultural diversity. By Suyi Ayodele
President Theodore Roosevelt (October 27, 1858-January 1919), was the 26th president of the United States. He served from…