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South African President Calls White Afrikaner Emigrants ‘Cowards’

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sparked controversy by labeling a group of 59 white ...

  • 24 hours ago
  • Africa
Niger Drops French

Niger Drops French, Declares Hausa as National Language in Historic Move

In a bold step toward decolonisation and national identity, Niger’s military government has officially adopted ...

  • 10 April 2025
  • Niger
Labour Party (Nigeria)

Labour Party Reps Caucus Rejects Abure’s Attempt to Sack Ogene as Leader, Labels Move “Laughable and Misleading”

The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives has firmly rejected the purported ...

  • 9 April 2025
  • Nigeria
Fubara's Suspension Reversed

Fubara’s suspension be reversed, US Institute demands

Fubara’s suspension should be revoked, demands US-Based Law Institute This call was made by Institute ...

  • 8 April 2025
  • Nigeria
Take-It-Back Protesters

Police and Protesters Clash during Take-It-Back Movement Protest in Abuja

Protesters and police clashed in Abuja on Monday, April 7 2025, during a large demonstration ...

  • 8 April 2025
  • Nigeria
Minister Kpehe

Minister Kpehe Calls for Stronger African Integration Amid Trump’s Tariffs and Aid Cuts

Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe, has made a passionate call for ...

  • 7 April 2025
  • Africa
Trump Labels China the ‘Worst Abuser’ on Tariffs as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Escalate

Trump Labels China the ‘Worst Abuser’ on Tariffs as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Escalate

The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China have taken center stage again ...

  • 7 April 2025
  • Business
Education Minister Proposes Two-Year NYSC, Expanded Skills Training

Education Minister Proposes Two-Year NYSC, Expanded Skills Training

In a sweeping proposal aimed at reengineering Nigeria’s national service scheme as a tool for ...

  • 5 April 2025
  • Business
Egypt’s Net Foreign Assets Rise by $1.48 Billion in February, Signaling Economic Turnaround

Egypt’s Net Foreign Assets Rise by $1.48 Billion in February, Signaling Economic Turnaround

Egypt’s net foreign assets (NFAs) recorded a notable increase of $1.48 billion in February 2025, ...

  • 5 April 2025
  • Business
Trump’s Global Tariffs Take Effect, Marking a Historic Shift in U.S. Trade Policy

Trump’s Global Tariffs Take Effect, Marking a Historic Shift in U.S. Trade Policy

President Donald Trump’s new 10% baseline tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners officially went ...

  • 5 April 2025
  • Business
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May 16th is the day in 1874 that a flood on the Mill River in Massachusetts destroys much of four villages and kills 139 people.

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