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South Africa’s former Deputy President David Mabuza dies at 64
David Mabuza, former Deputy President of South Africa and senior figure in the African National Congress (ANC), passed…
Jihadists attack, kill 28 in Borno and Sokoto States
Separate assaults by jihadist groups in northeastern and northwestern Nigeria have left at least 28 people dead, according…
The elusive peace here and there. By Abdu Rafiu
Abdu Rafiu is the contributor of the Ram Column There are no fewer than seven theatres of war in the world…
Anatomy of a crooked truce in Rivers. By Chidi Amuta
The public has been treated to some settlement of the political crisis that has engulfed Rivers state since…
Keyamo says ADC coalition signals PDP’s collapse
Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has described the defection of prominent opposition figures to the African Democratic Congress…
Tinubu’s aide blasts ADC coalition as “desperate” and “directionless”
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has strongly criticized the newly formed…
Trump to host five African leaders for trade-focused summit
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host a summit next week at the White House with leaders…
Obi quits Labour Party, aligns with ADC‑led coalition for 2027
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential flag‑bearer Peter Obi has severed ties with the LP and thrown his weight behind…
Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate CPSC firings
President Donald Trump’s legal team has petitioned the Supreme Court to permit his removal of three commissioners from…
Momodu applauds ADC as new opposition coalition platform
Veteran journalist and prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure, Dele Momodu, has commended the selection of the African…
Diddy convicted on prostitution charges, acquitted of sex trafficking
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, of charges related to prostitution but was…
AU helicopter crashes in Mogadishu during landing
A helicopter operated by the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) crashed while attempting to…