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Nigerians questions oil managing coy over missing N210 trillion

Ewaka Sam August 3, 2025

Nigeria  Nigeria’s oil wealth, managed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has been rocked by a staggering scandal involving N210 trillion unaccounted for over the six years from 2017 to 2023.  The figure emerged from a forensic audit scrutinized by the Senate

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Nigeria’s Benue north cries out for global justice against ethnic cleansing

Ewaka Sam August 3, 2025

Nigeria In this narrative of despair and resilience, the hope remains that Benue’s cries will break through the walls of indifference. The global community must heed this plea—not as a distant tragedy, but as a shared human imperative to stop the erasure, to restore dignity, and to protect a vibrant people on the brink of […]

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Nigerian Nurses calls off strike

Jude Melvin Jones August 3, 2025

Nigeria The Nurses’ union said in a statement Saturday that the strike was being called off following a deal with Nigeria’s government. Nurses in public hospitals had gone on a ‘warning strike’ on July 30, demanding higher pay, better working condition and increased staffing. In a statement, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives

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Opinion: My Leader, My Leader: A Journey Through Leadership and Loyalty.

admin August 3, 2025

Nigeria The Dying Spirit of Progressivism In the ever-evolving political landscape of Nigeria, many progressive ideals have faced overwhelming challenges, particularly in the southwestern region. The decade of the 2000s marked a tumultuous period for democratic governance, marred by political deception and a systemic erosion of hope among the progressive populace. The

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South Africa dialogues with Trump over Tariff

Andrew Mbeki August 3, 2025

South Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday pledged to pursue all diplomatic efforts to safeguard national interests, as a 30-percent tariff imposed by the United States is set to take effect. According to a statement released by the presidency, South Africa will continue to negotiate with the United States regarding the 30 percent […]

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South Africa arrests illegal mininers

Andrew Mbeki August 3, 2025

South Africa South African police said Friday it had arrested some 1,000 illegal miners in an operation that lasted several days. A statement by the police said most of the suspects are foreigners without documents to support their stay in the country. It said their nationalities had not yet been established. They were arrested at […]

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UN worried over Haiti’s human rights situation

Howard Mildilton August 3, 2025

United Nations U.N. Secretary-General spokesperson Farhan Haq said that the human rights situation in Haiti is “extremely worrying,” as gang violence overwhelms the Caribbean country. Briefing reporters on Friday, Haq reported that at least 1,520 people were killed and 609 injured in armed violence between April and June. During the same time period, Haq says

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Trump’s new tariffs shakes world market

Oakley Mason August 3, 2025

USA U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariff rates of up to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries drew expressions of relief Friday from some countries that negotiated a deal or managed to whittle them down from rates announced in April. Others expressed disappointment or frustration over running out of time after hitting Trump’s […]

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NDA trains cadets to tackle current security challenges

Kingsley Chukwuka August 2, 2025

Nigeria  The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has trained cadets of the 72 regular Course and Short Service Course 48, on basic techniques to face the current security challenges bedeviling the country. The NDA said the training became imperative as the cadets who will be graduating in September will face individuals who are tailored to commit […]

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Trinidad celebrates abolition of slavery day

Andrew Mbeki August 2, 2025

Trinidad The streets of Port of Spain were filled with drums and African colors on Friday as the people of Trinidad and Tobago marched to celebrate Emancipation Day. Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834, and is observed in various Caribbean countries as well as in Canada. […]