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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Macrons sue Candace Owens over defamation claims in U.S. court
The French presidential couple has initiated legal proceedings in response to what they describe as a campaign of falsehoods and malicious defamation. President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron…
Rwanda: Kagame sacks Prime Minister, appoints Central Bank official as successor
In a move that surprised many observers, Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, dismissed Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, who had held the position since July 2017. No…
Best performing dollar mutual funds in Nigeria – H1 2025
Investor interest in Nigeria’s dollar-denominated mutual funds surged in the first half of 2025, with the Net Asset Value (NAV) rising by 12.4% to ₦1.92 trillion as of June, according…
Nigeria becomes net crude importer from U.S.
In an unprecedented development, Nigeria has, for the first time, imported more crude oil from the United States than it exported. This significant reversal in trade flow, which occurred in…
Sex, Trump and the Epstein files. By Chido Nwangwu
An unfolding issue that should be of interest to President Donald Trump, his MAGA base, Republicans, and Democrats was revealed a few hours ago, the evening of July 23, 2025…
U.S. probes Harvard’s role in exchange visitor program
The U.S. State Department has launched an official investigation into whether Harvard University remains eligible to serve as a sponsor in the federal exchange visitor program, Secretary of State Marco…
Nigeria: Four PDP senators defect to APC
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, officially welcomed four senators who have defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking…
Datti Baba-Ahmed reaffirms loyalty to Labour Party
Amid growing rumors of political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s 2023 vice presidential candidate, has firmly denied any intention to leave the…
Senate approves Tinubu’s $21b foreign loan plan for 2025 budget
Nigeria’s Senate has given its nod to President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow over $21 billion from external sources to bridge funding gaps in the proposed 2025 national budget, a…
U.S. and Japan agree on a new tariff deal
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, July 22, 2025, a new trade agreement with Japan that includes a 15% tariff on Japanese imports to the United States and a $550 billion…
Mozambique opposition leader faces terrorism charges amid rising tensions
Mozambique’s political climate is once again under strain as opposition figure Venancio Mondlane faces five serious criminal charges, including instigation to terrorism, in connection with post-election unrest that followed the…
4 Africa Billionaires: Dangote, Ruper, Oppenheimer and Sawiris richer than half the continent
A new report has revealed a stark and growing wealth gap in Africa, showing that just four of the continent’s wealthiest individuals now own more than half of its population…
U.S. warns of lifetime visa bans as Nigeria tightens immigration penalties
The United States has issued a stern warning against visa fraud and illegal immigration, emphasizing lifetime bans and possible criminal prosecution for violators. This comes as both the U.S. and…
U.S. officials barred from leaving China
A U.S. government employee from the Department of Commerce has been barred from leaving China, the State Department confirmed Monday, as diplomatic strains between Washington and Beijing intensify. The individual,…
Kenyan activist Mwangi freed on bail
Prominent Kenyan human rights advocate Boniface Mwangi, known for his outspoken stance against government abuses, was granted bail on Monday following his arrest over the weekend. Authorities charged him…
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