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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U.S.: Top Senate Democrats oppose FAA nominee
Two senior Democratic lawmakers on the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee have declared their opposition to the nomination of Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration…
HRW raises alarm as 120 children abducted by insurgents in Northern Mozambique
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that at least 120 children have been abducted by jihadist insurgents in northern Mozambique in recent days, raising urgent concerns over the deteriorating security…
FCCPC to arraign MultiChoice Nigeria and executives for obstructing investigation
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is set to arraign MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, and several Pay TV directors for allegedly obstructing an…
Gates Foundation pledges $1.6 billion to boost global child vaccinations
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, that it will contribute $1.6 billion over the next five years to support Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, a…
Mali and Russia deepen economic ties with nuclear cooperation deal
Mali and Russia have formalized a series of agreements aimed at strengthening their economic and trade relations, including a significant pact focused on the “peaceful use of nuclear energy,” according…
Central African Republic refutes reports of President Touadéra’s serious illness
The government of the Central African Republic (CAR) has dismissed reports suggesting that President Faustin-Archange Touadéra is gravely ill, assuring the public that there is no cause for concern regarding…
Ugandan President Museveni to run in 2026
Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, will officially seek re-election for a seventh term in the upcoming general elections slated for January 2026, according to a senior official from the ruling…
Ivory Coast President weighs 4-term run; rivals barred, tensions rise
"I will make a decision in the coming days, after careful consideration in my soul and conscience," Ouattara said inside the Ebimpe stadium that bears his name. By Pierre Donadieu/AFP…
Nigeria: FG reassures public after U.S. Embassy restricts staff travel in Abuja
The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally responded to a recent alert issued by the United States Embassy, which prohibits its employees and their families from undertaking "unnecessary" and "non-official"…
Kenyan Officers charged with Blogger’s murder
Three Kenyan police officers were formally charged on Monday, June 23, 2025, with the murder of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang, whose death earlier this month while in police custody has…
New SEC rule limits director tenure in capital market firms
A newly issued directive from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced tenure limits for directors of capital market operators, prompting widespread uncertainty and concern within Nigeria’s financial services…
NNPCL raises petrol price to ₦915 per litre amid global oil surge
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has adjusted the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦915 per litre in Lagos and Abuja. This…
Denmark revises salary requirements for foreign workers
Denmark is set to implement new salary requirements for foreign nationals applying for work and residence permits, with the changes taking effect from July 1, 2025, the Danish authorities have…
OPay adds University of Calabar to N1.2 billion scholarship programme
Demonstrating its continued commitment to education and youth empowerment, Nigerian financial services provider OPay has announced the addition of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) as the eighth institution to benefit…
South Africa secures $1.5 billion World Bank loan
South Africa has finalized a $1.5 billion loan agreement with the World Bank to support efforts aimed at revitalizing its transport and energy sectors while stimulating economic recovery, the National…
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