Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is dead
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed on his social media platform, Truth Social, that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on Saturday, February 28, 2026, after the U.S.…
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NNPC Ltd, Nigeria's state-owned oil company, issued a tender on Monday, January 15, 2024, for operators of its Port Harcourt oil refinery in the Niger Delta. The refinery, currently undergoing…
Ghana to reengage bondholders, says finance minister
Ghana's Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, announced on Monday that the country is set to re-engage with its international bondholders starting next week. This initiative follows a recent successful deal to…
Wike orders arrest of streetlight vandals in FCT
FCT Minister Issues Directive to Combat Vandalism of Streetlights in Abuja. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has instructed security agencies to pursue and apprehend individuals…
Nigeria: Inflation hits over 27-year high
Nigeria's inflation rate reached its highest level in over 27 years in December 2023, driven by surging food prices, intensifying a cost-of-living crisis and placing increased pressure on the central…
Cape Verde third African country to eradicate malaria
In a significant development for public health, Cape Verde has attained the status of being the third African nation to be officially declared malaria-free, as announced by the World Health…
Senegal: Sall inaugurates Dakar’s electric bus fleet
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AFCON: Black Stars fans react to Ghana’s 2-1 loss to Cape Verde
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Nigeria battle hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday; Equatorial Guinea take on Guinea Bissau; Cape Verde shock Ghana at Africa Cup of Nations
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Shettima heads to Switzerland for World Economic Forum
Vice President Kashim Shettima has embarked on a journey from Abuja to assume the representation of Nigeria at the 2024 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.…
U.S. Judge rules law prohibiting Possession of Firearms in Post Offices unconstitutional
In a significant legal development, a federal judge in Florida, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, appointed by former President Donald Trump, rendered a ruling declaring a provision of U.S.…
Dangote oil refinery commences production, signifying milestone for Nigeria
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery has commenced the production of diesel and aviation fuel, as announced by the company on Saturday. This development follows a prolonged period of construction delays at…
Unilever Nigeria commends outstanding drivers, advocates zero road fatality
In alignment with its commitment to promoting sustainable living, Unilever Nigeria Plc. recently commemorated its transporters during the 2023 Transporters’ Safety Week, recognizing their steadfast commitment to safety practices. This…
Citigroup plans 20,000 job cuts amid $1.8b quarterly loss
Citigroup, grappling with its most challenging quarter in 15 years, has announced plans to streamline its workforce by 20,000 jobs in the "medium term" as part of an ongoing restructuring…
Ghana secures $5.4 billion debt restructuring deal
Following months of extensive negotiations, the Ghanaian government has successfully reached an agreement with the official creditors committee to restructure $5.4 billion of bilateral loans. The formalization of terms is…
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