Prominent African business leaders and policymakers have reiterated the urgent need for the continent to invest in homegrown innovation and foundational infrastructure as a pathway to long-term economic stability and global relevance. This call was made at the just-concluded 2025 edition of the Africa Soft Power Summit, which took place in Nairobi, Kenya, and brought
In a tense and closely-watched session at the Israeli Knesset, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fragile right-wing coalition managed to stave off an attempt by the opposition to dissolve parliament, thereby averting the prospect of early elections. The dramatic showdown, which took place on Thursday, ended with 61 lawmakers voting against the motion while 53 supported
Port Harcourt – June 12, 2025 As Nigeria marked Democracy Day, dozens of citizens in Rivers State took to the streets in protest against what they described as persistent bad governance and rising economic hardship in the country. The demonstrators, mostly youths, converged in parts of Port Harcourt early Wednesday morning, chanting solidarity songs and
Kano – June 12, 2025 Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has commended the swift intervention of emergency response agencies for successfully averting a major fire disaster following a petrol tanker incident in the state. The near-tragedy occurred on Wednesday at a densely populated area in Kano metropolis when a loaded fuel tanker developed
Abuja – June 12, 2025 As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2025 World Day Against Child Labour, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for a united front to eradicate child labour and protect the rights of every Nigerian child. In a message
Abuja — June 12, 2025 Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Bianca Ojukwu, has commenced a diplomatic shuttle to The Gambia and Senegal aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and deepening regional cooperation. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the high-level engagements are part of Nigeria’s renewed push to
Abuja – June 12, 2025 Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has declared that Nigeria’s democratic journey over the past 26 years stands as a beacon of hope and a model for other nations in West Africa. Speaking during the Democracy Day celebrations, Tuggar emphasized that Nigeria’s sustained democratic governance has not only
Lagos — June 12, 2025 Security operatives were deployed across key locations in Lagos on Wednesday as protesters marked Democracy Day with public demonstrations demanding improved governance, economic reforms, and accountability. The protest, which drew a mix of civil society groups, students, and concerned citizens, saw participants gather in areas like Ojota, Ikeja, and the
Benin City — June 12, 2025 The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged all residents of Edo State and Nigerians at large to reflect on the enduring significance of June 12, a day now widely recognized as Nigeria’s Democracy Day. In his Democracy Day message, Governor Okpebholo described June
Lagos, Nigeria – June 11, 2025 The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting inclusive consumer rights by strengthening collaboration on issues affecting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). This renewed partnership was announced during a courtesy visit by LASODA’s General Manager, Mrs.
