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Wike sets conditions for PDP peace, criticizes Atiku and ADC leadership
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has laid out specific conditions for the forthcoming…
U.S. to enforce visa bond pilot for high-risk travelers
In a move aimed at tightening immigration controls, the United States will soon implement a pilot program that…
Senegal introduces E-visa payment for non-African visitors
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has confirmed that individuals arriving from non‑African countries, as well as nationals of African states…
Nigerian troops rescue 11, recover weapons in joint operation
In an intensified and expertly coordinated operation to dismantle bandit enclaves, the Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), under Col.…
Amusan clinches 5th hurdles title at 2025 AFN trials in Lagos
Nigeria’s World Record‑holder, Tobi Amusan, again ruled the women’s 100 m hurdles at the 2025 Athletics Federation of Nigeria…
South Africa unveils support measures in response to US tariffs
With a sweeping 30 percent U.S. tariff on South African exports set to take effect later this week, the…
Ivory Coast opposition alleges arbitrary detention of six members
The African Peoples’ Party–Côte d’Ivoire (PPA‑CI), led by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, has vehemently condemned what it…
‘Nigerians must go’ in Ghana, a haunting reversal of history. By Chris Agbedo
“History,” according to Mark Twain, “never repeats itself exactly. It rhymes.” History is not just a record of…
Ramaphosa still optimistic on U.S. trade deal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday, August 1, 2025, that he remains cautiously optimistic about reaching…
Switzerland enforces rigid Schengen visa document limits
Switzerland’s visa outsourcing partner, VFS Global, has introduced a stringent new document-only policy for Schengen visa applications submitted…
Kuwait tightens work‑permit oversight for expatriate employees
In a bid to streamline approvals and curb fraud in the labour market, the Public Authority for Manpower…
Awujale and the danger of dogmatism. By Abdu Rafiu
Abdu Rafiu is the contributor of the Ram Column Predictably, there have been torrents of reactions to this…