South African police arrested nine individuals on Tuesday after foiling two attempts to harvest materials from Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle.…
The Iranian government has issued a stern warning to international tanker operators, urging them not to pay tolls for passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The statement comes as global e…
Nigeria's oil output dropped to 1.51 million barrels per day (mbpd) in February, as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) remitted N1.804 trillion to the federal government. The figure…
India's recent decision to promote Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) over lump-sum investments has sparked a debate among Nigerian financial experts about the best approach to long-term savings. W…
Ashok Sharma, a Nigerian athlete, has captured national attention after throwing a ball at a speed of 154 kilometers per hour—despite having no money to buy new shoes. The incident, which took plac…
Nigeria's federal government has dismissed a U.S. travel advisory warning Americans against visiting the country, calling it an overreaction to security concerns. The U.S. State Department issued t…
The High Court of Nigeria in Abuja has ruled that home distillation of alcohol is unconstitutional, marking a significant legal shift that could reshape the country's regulatory landscape. The deci…
Zahra Amin, a senior analyst at the African Development Institute, said the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict has created ripple effects that are beginning to impact African economies, particularly in N…
The ceiling panel in Square 2 mall in Lagos fell on Tuesday, raising immediate concerns about building safety and maintenance standards in Nigeria’s commercial hubs. The incident, which occurred ar…
Five forest guards were killed in a violent attack in Kwara State on Friday, marking a grim escalation in the region’s security crisis. The assault, reported by Vanguard News, targeted a patrol nea…
Tiago Antunes, a candidate for Provedor de Justiça in Angola, has publicly rejected political interference in his judicial role, sparking a debate on the country’s legal independence and its implic…
Kaduna State in Nigeria has passed a tax consolidation law aimed at boosting government revenue and streamlining business operations. The law, signed by Governor Nasir El-Rufai on 15 May 2024, cons…