Legendary kwaito musician Doc Shebeleza, born Victor Bogopane, has died at age 51. The renowned businessman and kwaito veteran had been battling health issues for several years. On 2 December 2024, Doc Shebeleza shared with…
Nigeria: Unusual weather hits Jos, residents groan
Residents of Jos, Plateau State are lamenting what they call “unusual weather”, which compels them to adopt measures to cope with the condition. According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the people have suddenly found…
Zambia’s Lungu denies stifling opposition
Zambia’s president Edgar Lungu on Friday denied stifling the rights of opposition leaders, saying authorities who refused them permits to assemble and meet supporters were working within the law. Lungu, in power since 2015, faces…
Congolese Forces Kill 25 Rebels in Offensive
Congolese forces said on Saturday they had killed 25 rebels since launching an offensive against them late last month in an eastern region also struggling with an Ebola outbreak. Seven soldiers from the Democratic Republic…
Akufo-Addo Wasn’t Rushed To Nyaho Clinic: Eugene Arhin
The Presidency has denied reports claiming President Akufo-Addo has been rushed to the Nyaho Clinic in Accra. A video of the President’s convoy seen making its way to the health facility located in the Airport…
Kimwarer, Arror Dams Ghosts Haunt Uhuru’s NCIC Nominee
The ghosts of the Sh68 billion Kimwarer and Arror dams scandal now stand between President Uhuru Kenyatta's nominee and a plum job at the National Cohesion and Integration Commission. Former Kerio Valley Development Authority board…
Nigeria: Fashola Told To Resign, Apologise To Citizens
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, to resign his position immediately. This is following a statement made by the Minister which has stirred reactions. DAILY…
Nigeria, Russia To Sign Business Agreement On Pre-Paid…
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), on Friday said that Nigeria and Russia would sign a Memorandum of Understanding on production of pre-paid meter to bridge the gap that currently exists in the…
Mauritius’ incumbent PM wins five-year term – Interim…
Mauritius’ ruling Militant Socialist Movement (MSM) has won more than half of parliamentary seats, securing incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth a five-year term, interim election results showed on Friday. Thursday’s vote was dominated by…
Pope Francis Appoints Fr Beba ‘Chaplains To His…
Pope Francis on Saturday formally announced the appointment of a priest of Nigeria's Makurdi Diocese, Revd Fr. Stephen Beba as "Chaplains to His Holiness" with the title of Monsignor. His Eminence, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop…
South Sudan rival leaders agree to 100-day delay…
South Sudan's president Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar agreed on Thursday to extend by 100 days a deadline to form a power-sharing government, a regional official said, after they failed to resolve outstanding…
Ten Nigerian troops killed in jihadist ambush: military…
At least 10 Nigerian soldiers have been killed and nine severely injured in an ambush by jihadists in restive northeast Nigeria, military sources said on Thursday. Another 12 soldiers were missing after a column of…
Locust invasion: UN warning for Ethiopia, Kenya, Eritrea,…
The UN has said that if an Ethiopian locust infestation is not brought under control then the crop-devouring insect could "invade" neighbouring countries. The Ethiopian government has called for "immediate action" to deal with the…
Nigeria: Sowore’s trial begins at Federal High Court…
Officers of the Nigerian Police Force tightened the security of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday as Omoyele Sowore, Convener of ‘#RevolutionNow’ protest appeared for the commencement of trial. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu had, on…
“Zimbabwe Lost Its Competitive Edge Over The Years”…
Prominent economist, Prosper Chitambara who is the Director at the Labour and Economic Development Research Institute of Zimbabwe has said that Zimbabwe needs to work on restoring competitive advantage lost over the years. His remarks…
Teenager killed as clashes erupt at Guinea protest…
A teenage mourner was shot dead and several others were wounded in clashes between Guinean police and protesters at a funeral march for those killed in recent anti-government demonstrations, the opposition and the victim's family…
It’s Impossible To End Kidnapping In Nigeria —Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that the commercialisation of kidnapping has made it impossible to end the menace. Wike, who made this remark on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Rotary International…
Nigeria’s borders closed to trade until January 2020
Nigeria said on Sunday its borders would remain closed to trade until at least January 31, 2020. Nigeria launched a partial border closure in August to tackle smuggling of rice and other goods. Last month…
Raila Unveils his Allies as Rehearsal for 2022…
While the immediate goal of scouting for new allies appears to be securing the Kibra parliamentary seat next week, ODM leader Raila Odinga appears to be assembling a new team that promises to redraw the…
