APP Dominates Rivers Local Government Elections
In Nigeria where the ruling party almost always "magically" sweeps local elections, the Action People’s Party (APP) just pulled off...
Congo Launches First Mpox Vaccination Campaign Amid Limited Resources
The Democratic Republic of Congo has finally launched its first mpox vaccination campaign. If you haven’t been following this slow-moving...
Taiwan’s President Boldly Rejects China’s Claims: “We Are the Real Republic”
It seems Taiwan’s President, Lai Ching-te, has once again thrown a towel into Beijing’s never-ending claim that Taiwan belongs to...
Edo Govt, Shaibu Clash Over Alleged Looting Warning to Officials
The ongoing feud between the Edo State Government and its reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has taken a new turn....
Biden Considers Alternatives to Israeli Strike on Iranian Oilfields
President Joe Biden recently weighed in on the mounting tensions between Israel and Iran during a White House press briefing,...
Can Prayer Save Nigeria’s Oil Industry from Its Own Corruption?
As Nigerians endure the biting sting of economic hardship, primarily due to skyrocketing petrol prices—oil workers, under the Ministry of...
Lagos Pledges to Enforce Styrofoam and Plastics Ban
The Lagos State government has announced its ongoing commitment to enforce the ban on Styrofoam food containers and single-use plastics...
FG’s Bold Promise: One Million Jobs for Youth—But Can It Deliver
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in yet another grand announcement, claims it's about to solve youth unemployment by creating a...
Dollar, Euro and Pounds To Naira Exchange Rate For Today, October 4 2024
As of today, October 4 in Lagos, Abuja and Kano, here are the exchange rates for the Nigerian Naira (NGN)...
Ghana Confirms First Mpox Case of 2024, Testing for New Variant
Ghana just reported its first case of mpox this year, but in typical fashion, officials left out the crucial detail...
Africa’s Mpox Crisis: Over 800 Dead as Epidemic Spirals Out of Control
More than 800 dead across Africa, thousands infected, and yet the mpox crisis seems to be far from a priority....
Mexico’s President Unveils Bold Reforms Against Gender Discrimination
In a historic move for Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum has taken a bold step to tackle gender discrimination head-on just...
Yazidi Woman Rescued from Gaza After Decade in Captivity in U.S.-Led Operation
A decade-long ordeal finally came to an end this week when a 21-year-old Yazidi woman was freed from Gaza in...
Dollar, Euro and Pounds To Naira Exchange Rate For Today, October 3 2024
As of today, October 3 in Lagos, Abuja and Kano, here are the exchange rates for the Nigerian Naira (NGN)...
Russian Journalists Face Trial Over Alleged Extremism Links
Four Russian journalists are now facing charges of involvement with a so-called "extremist" group – one founded by the late...
