Pope mourners queue for ‘chance to say goodbye’
Pope Francis will remain lying in an open coffin until his funeral on Saturday
Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalates
Tanzanian bananas are among the things hit in the dispute after Malawi stopped them from entering.
South Africa and Ukraine woo each other – as relationships with Trump turn sour
Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia’s influence on the continent.
Zelensky cuts short South Africa visit after Russian attack on Kyiv
At least nine people were killed and more than 70 injured, including children, in the attack in Ukraine, officials say.
2027: Female Leaders Renew Push for 50% Representation, Demand Women’s Quota for Vice-President
In a bold call for gender parity ahead of the 2027 elections, top Nigerian female politicians and political stakeholders on Wednesday demanded institutional reforms to guarantee 50 percent representation for women in public office, including the introduction of a Vice-Presidential quota. The call was made during the two-day Conference of Political Women Leaders in Abuja, […]
Moji Danisa Named ‘Trailblazer in Tabloid Journalism’ by NUJ FCT Council
Abuja, Nigeria – Veteran journalist and media powerhouse Moji Danisa has been named the recipient of the Trailblazer in Tabloid Journalism Award by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, in honour of her groundbreaking contributions to the field over a career spanning more than four decades. Danisa, often hailed as Nigeria’s Queen of […]
Nigeria Names Star-Studded Relay Squad for 2025 World Relays in China
Nigeria has officially unveiled a powerful lineup for the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) confirming that the nation will compete in four of the six relay categories. “We are entering the competition with the strongest possible teams in the men’s 4x100m, women’s 4x100m, mixed 4x100m, and […]
Jude Okoye Regains Freedom After Meeting Bail in N1.38bn Fraud Case
Jude Okoye, former manager of Psquare and elder brother to music duo Peter and Paul Okoye, has regained his freedom after spending over two months in Ikoyi prison. He was released on Wednesday evening after finally meeting the conditions of his bail in an ongoing N1.38 billion money laundering case. Okoye, along with his company […]
DR Congo and M23 rebels reach ceasefire deal in Qatar talks
Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an “immediate cessation of hostilities” in latest truce deal.
Kyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone attack – mayor
At least nine people are killed and dozens injured in overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital, officials say.
