16 January 2026

The Free Ride Ends: OpenAI to Launch Ads on ChatGPT for Non-Paying Users

The era of completely interruption-free AI for everyone is officially coming to a close. OpenAI confirmed on Friday that it will soon begin testing advertisements within its platform. This major

OpenAI ads on ChatGPT
Ukraine EU membership

Brussels Floats “Reversed” Ukraine EU Membership to Secure Peace Dea...

The European Commission is exploring a radical departure from tradition to expedite Kyiv’s entry into ...

Chad-Sudan border clash

Seven Soldiers Dead as Chad-Sudan Border Clash Ignites Tensions

Authorities in N’Djamena reported a deadly incursion on Thursday near the city of Tine. Government ...

Senegal debt auction

Rising Yields Hit Senegal as Nation Secures $254 Million in Fresh

The West African nation successfully raised 154 billion CFA francs ($254 million) during a Friday ...

Putin Europe relations

Putin Seeks to Restore Europe Relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly declared his administration’s readiness to rebuild bridges with European ...

Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma

No Unity Deal: Tchiroma Rejects Talks with Biya from Exile in Gambia

The political deadlock in Yaoundé has just hardened. From his exile in The Gambia, Cameroon ...

Tanzania election unrest 2026

Tanzania Election Unrest 2026: President Hassan Admits to Disruptions, Announces Mass Pardons

For the first time since the controversial October polls, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has publicly ...

Kyiv energy crisis winter

Kyiv in the Dark: The Real Story Behind the City’s Frozen Streets

The Ukrainian capital is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis following repeated strikes on ...

WAFCON

WAFCON 2026 Draw: Nigeria Faces Zambia as Expanded 16-Team Groups Revealed

The stage is set for a historic chapter in African women’s football. On Thursday, January ...

SanaMelo

SanaMelo Summit: Italy and Japan Ink Special Strategic Partnership

In a significant diplomatic milestone, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Tokyo on Friday, ...

Nigeria inflation rate

Cost of Living Ease: Nigeria Inflation Rate December 2025 Drops to 15.15%

Nigerian consumers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) ...

Mark Carney China visit

Mark Carney China Visit 2026: Canada Pivots East with Major Energy Pact

In a decisive move to reduce economic reliance on the United States, Prime Minister Mark ...

SpaceX Crew-11

SpaceX Crew-11 Emergency Return 2026: Historic Medical Crisis Cuts Mission Short

For the first time in NASA’s history, a medical crisis has forced the premature end ...

Nigeria inflation rate

Cost of Living Ease: Nigeria Inflation Rate December 2025 Drops to 15....

Nigerian consumers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that the cost of essential staples dropped significantly to ...

Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2026 Nigeria: Nation Honors Fallen Heroes

Armed Forces Remembrance Day

Nigeria Gets US Military Boost Post-Strikes

MILITARY

Ivory Coast Government Steps Down After Election Sweep

IVORY

Notorious Guinean Colonel Claude Pivi Dies in Custody

PIVI

NGX Investors Pocket N469bn as Bull Run Intensifies

NGX investors
adiche

The Deadliest Gap:Adichie, Euracare, and the Fragility of Nigerian Healthcare

In Nigeria, there is a haunting proverb that has echoed through the halls of our ...

CITIES

Best Places to Live in Nigeria: Top Affordable Cities Under ₦1M for 2026

For young professionals and growing couples in 2026, the primary goal is finding a perfect ...

Africa's

Africa’s 2100 Leaders: 5 Nations to Watch

Africa stands on the cusp of transformation. With a youthful population exploding to over 4 ...

Biya

Cameroon’s Youth Frustration: Biya’s 8th Term Bid Sparks Apathy

In Yaoundé, 34-year-old Elvis Nghobo sells food at a bustling market, far from his dream ...

Top Silver

Top 10 Silver Producing Countries in 2025

Silver remains a vital metal for industry and investment in 2025. From electronics to jewelry, ...

Countries Aircraft

African Countries with the Largest Military Aircraft Fleets in 2025

Africa’s military aircraft fleets are key for defense, surveillance, and peacekeeping. In 2025, several nations ...

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