A toddler’s premonition. By Abdu Rafiu
Abdu Rafiu is the contributor of the Ram Column A video went viral last week showing a boy, presumably four…
USAfrica: The myth of Igbo prosperity. By Chidi Amuta
A popular fiction has been normalized and consecrated into a national myth. Everybody believes it. No one questions…
Diddy trial nears end as closing arguments begin
The high-profile federal sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs is approaching its conclusion, with closing arguments underway…
South Africa: Ramaphosa fires DA Deputy Minister
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed a senior Democratic Alliance (DA) member from his position as deputy…
Kenyan protests turn deadly as minister alleges coup attempt
Kenya’s Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has alleged that recent nationwide protests were part of a broader attempt to…
Atiku, let your antagonists keep that title. By Chudi Egbunike
In an unusual and extraordinary action, Nigeria’s Adamawa State government has revoked the title of Waziri Adamawa from…
Ghana approves $2.8 billion debt deal
Ghana’s parliament has approved a $2.8 billion debt restructuring agreement as the country continues efforts to recover from…
Nigerian Army confirms 14 troops killed in Niger attack
At least 14 Nigerian soldiers have been killed during a military operation against armed gangs in Niger State,…
Tinubu set to enact four major tax bills
President Bola Tinubu is set to sign four comprehensive tax-reform bills into law on Thursday, a move expected…
U.S.: Kennedy’s new vaccine advisory panel loses member before inaugural session
A key member of the newly restructured U.S. vaccine advisory panel has stepped down just days before the…
U.S. Marine found guilty of sexual assault in Japan
A recent court ruling involving a sexual assault case has intensified public outrage in Japan, particularly in Okinawa,…
South African court halts burial of Zambia’s ex-President
In a dramatic turn of events, a South African court on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, suspended the burial…
Angolan President calls for investment-led U.S.-Africa partnership
LUANDA, Angola – Opening the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, Angolan President João Lourenço called for a new model…
CBN blames Governors for delays in N85bn health centre project
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has attributed delays in completing its ambitious N85 billion primary healthcare project…
Recommending Oba Erediauwa to President Tinubu. By Suyi Ayodele
Everyone has someone he adores. I have many such people; men and women who made or are making…