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Nigerians wants new electoral body Chair

Dooyum Naadzenga September 15, 2025

Nigeria Features With fewer than 60 days remaining before Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s second and final term as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ends this October 2025, Nigeria faces a pivotal moment for its democracy. The appointment of the next INEC Chairman is

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WHO: Cholera deaths up by 50% in 2024

Harrison Mason September 14, 2025

WHO Deaths from cholera rose by 50 percent globally in 2024 compared to  the previous year, the World Heath Organization (WHO) said on Friday.  The WHO’s statistics also showed that reported cases of the disease were up by 5 percent.  In all, nearly 560,000 infections were reported across 60 countries and regions. More than 6,000 […]

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Prof. Terhemen Aboiyar: A Thoughtful Choice for Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy as INEC Chairman

Dooyum Naadzenga September 14, 2025

Nigeria Opinion As Nigeria prepares for its next phase in electoral management, the call for a visionary and unblemished leader to helm the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has never been more urgent. The integrity and credibility of our elections are the bedrock of a democratic society, and the choice of INEC Chairman significantly shapes […]

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates 70th birthday

Kristi Lucas September 14, 2025

Vatican It was a festive scene in the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square on Sunday as the Catholic faithful gathered to celebrate the 70th birthday of Pope Leo XIV.  When Leo appeared for his traditional noon blessing, he was greeted with banners, balloons and signs in English, Italian and Spanish wishing him a happy birthday.  “My […]

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Burkina Faso waives entry visa fees for all African nationals

Andrew Mbeki September 13, 2025

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is now free to visit for all African nationals. Ouagadougou says its waiving fees on entry visas for citizens across the continent.  The only requirement for Africans wanting to visit Burkina Faso is to fill out an online form and have their application approved.  Until now, a tourist visa cost just […]

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Ghana accepts Nigerian deportees from U.S

Andrew Mbeki September 13, 2025

Ghana The Ghanaian government has explained why it opened its doors for West African deportees from the United States.  President John Mahama cited the regional bloc ECOWAS’ free movement protocol that allows citizens of member states to enter and reside in other West African countries without a visa for up to 90 days. Ghana has […]

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Boat mishap killed many students in Congo

Andrew Mbeki September 12, 2025

Congo A motorized boat capsized in northwestern Congo’s Equateur Province, killing at least 86 people, state media reported Friday. The state news agency reported that the accident occurred on Wednesday in Basankusu territory, and that most of the victims were students. It was not immediately clear what caused the accident although state media attributed it […]

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Nigeria’s Gov Mutfwang’s ally Kumchi, gets accolades on birthday

Kingsley Chukwuka September 12, 2025

Nigeria The Chairman of Nigeria’s northcentral ruling party Forum, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga has on Friday celebrated a political associate and close ally to the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, Mr. Yari Kumchi, on the joyous occasion of his birthday. Zazzaga in a statement made available to our correspondent described Hon. Kumchi as his mentor and […]

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Husbands can now take wives’ surnames, South African court rules

Eric Jabulani September 12, 2025

South Africa South Africa’s Constitutional Court has overturned a law considered a “colonial import”, which previously barred men from taking their wives’ surnames after marriage. No more gender inequality in marriages: this is what South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday, overturning a law dating back to apartheid times, which

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Philippines students protest budget cuts

Ethan Asher September 12, 2025

Philippines Hundreds gathered in Manila to denounce budget cuts, delayed infrastructure projects and alleged corruption, with both faculty members and activist groups joining the demonstrations. The protest came days after two senators were accused of receiving kickbacks linked to flood-control projects during a televised congressional inquiry. Several construction