Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils, intel sources say
Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country's own law banning payments to kidnappers. The money was flown on a helicopter…
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Guinea prepares for referendum on new constitution
Guinea will hold a crucial referendum on Sunday, September 21, 2025, to decide on a new constitution that could reshape the country’s political future. The proposal would give junta leader…
WTO warns unequal AI access could widen global trade gap
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform international trade, with projections showing it could boost global cross-border trade by up to 40% by the year 2040. However, experts warn…
NGX considers extending trading hours to boost market liquidity
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) is weighing a significant adjustment to its daily operations by extending its trading hours from the current 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. session to a longer 9:00…
340 Nigeria phishing, scam sites Raccoon0365, seized by Microsoft, Cloudflare
Microsoft Inc. has announced that it seized nearly 340 websites tied to a rapidly growing Nigerian-based service that allowed users to carry out phishing operations that stole at least 5,000…
Tony Elumelu mourns staff lost in Afriland Towers fire
Employees of Heirs Holdings were among those who tragically lost their lives in the devastating fire that engulfed Afriland Towers on Lagos Island on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Chairman of…
NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, records 60% pass rate
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially published the results of the 2025 June/July Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal. Out of 1,358,339 candidates who sat for the examinations, a…
South Africa: Taxi route closures deepen commuter frustrations
Residents in Mfuleni have expressed growing frustration after the suspension of taxi services to Somerset West, according to reports by EWN. At least ten major routes connecting Mfuleni and Khayelitsha…
Nigeria’s fragile peace: Why amnesty deals with bandits keep failing
Efforts to secure peace in northwestern Nigeria through dialogue and amnesty agreements have become a recurring strategy, yet the outcomes have consistently fallen short of genuine security. What often appears…
U.S. seeks to remove sanctions on Zimbabwe
A sweeping new legislative proposal introduced in the United States House of Representatives has raised the prospect of overturning more than two decades of sanctions on Zimbabwe, signaling what could…
Chad lawmakers back unlimited presidential terms
Chad’s National Assembly has overwhelmingly approved controversial constitutional amendments that extend the presidential term from five to seven years and remove restrictions on the number of times a president may…
Senegal intercepts migrant boat carrying 112 off Dakar coast
Senegalese security forces have prevented a major migrant crossing after intercepting a wooden vessel carrying 112 people off the coast of Dakar on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The group, made…
U.S. restores full visa waiver privileges for Hungarian citizens
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, that it will reinstate full travel privileges for Hungarian citizens under the Visa Waiver Program, reversing restrictions that had been placed…
Cardi B opens up on “Drama” ahead of new album release
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B is offering a candid reflection on her public persona and her long-standing association with “drama” as she prepares to release her much-anticipated new album, Am I…
Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies at 89
Hollywood has lost one of its greatest icons, as Academy Award-winning actor, director, and producer Robert Redford has passed away at the age of 89. Renowned for his magnetic screen…
The clappers they want in us. By Suyi Ayodele
Edo State Migration Agency last Thursday, September 11, 2025, paraded two female minors who were rescued in Zaria, Kaduna State, on their way to Libya. The two girls, aged 13…
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