Looking to a time when most of the world’s babies will be African
Much of the world is accustomed to thinking of Africa as an impoverished sideshow, accounting for only a small share…
Year: 2025
Trump says U.S. will hold migrants at Guantánamo
The president suggested 30,000 migrants could be housed on the base. It is unclear how the plan will take shape.…
White House revokes spending freeze in face of legal challenges
President Donald Trump’s administration pulled back a proposed spending freeze that threatened to disrupt hundreds of billions of dollars in…
20 killed in South Sudan plane crash
A small aircraft carrying oil workers crashed in South Sudan’s Unity State, killing 20 people on Wednesday, a state official…
Police kill five kidnappers on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command, on Wednesday, neutralised five suspected kidnappers operating on the Lagos-Ibadan highway. Disclosing the…
Stampede at India’s mega-festival leaves 30 people dead
At least 30 people in India were trampled to death, with many more injured after a surging crowd spilled out…
Ferdinand wants Manchester United to sign Osimhen
Former England International, Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to sign Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen to bail the team out…
JAMB suspends admission to study law in KWASU, 7 other varsities
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended admissions for the Law programme in Kwara State University (KWASU) and…
Court adjourns ruling on Sowore’s bail application to Thursday
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned its ruling on the bail application of former presidential candidate and activist…
2027 Polls: Frontline presidential contenders to watch and issues that will dominate contest
In consonance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Nigerian voters will in two years’ time -2027 –…