The Taraba State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has inaugurated a caretaker committee to oversee its affairs following the expiration of the tenure of its former executives. The inauguration ceremony, held on Monday at the party’s state secretariat in Jalingo, attracted party leaders, members, and supporters from across the state. Outgoing Chairperson, Dr (Mrs) …
In Anambra State, political campaigns are taking a new turn, and money appears to be at the centre of it. Since Governor Chukwuma Soludo declared his intention to seek a second term in office, communities, associations, and political groups across the state have launched an aggressive wave of endorsements backed with millions of naira in …
Mineral development expert Dr Femi Salami has highlighted the need for African nations to harness their vast mineral endowments to become a tool for sustainable economic and strategic global power. Dr Salami, who spoke at different fora during the World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2025 Annual Meetings in Washington DC, United States, pointed out that …
Cameroon remains on edge as citizens await the official results of the October 12 presidential election. The Constitutional Council announced that the final results will be released on Thursday, October 23. The delay has fueled anxiety across the country, with both leading candidates claiming victory. Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma, of the Cameroon National Salvation Front …
China has shipped its first-ever batch of domestically produced poultry hatching eggs to Tanzania, a move experts say could reshape livestock farming across East Africa. The shipment of 35,000 white-feathered “Guangming No. 2” broiler eggs departed Yunnan Province on Friday, marking a major milestone for China’s agricultural exports. The eggs, specially bred for meat production, …
John Nwosu, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the November 8 Anambra election, has described reports of citizens donating to Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s re-election campaign as “deeply worrisome.” In a statement issued on Sunday, Nwosu said the practice raises serious questions about compliance with Nigeria’s electoral laws and moral standards. “I …
Former leaders, global figures honour Kenya’s opposition icon as Obasanjo, Obama pay tribute Thousands of mourners, relatives, and dignitaries gathered in Bondo, western Kenya, on Sunday to bid farewell to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who was laid to rest near his ancestral home by Lake Victoria. The burial followed a week of national mourning …
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has called for urgent action to close critical gaps in global early warning systems designed to protect communities from extreme weather and climate-related disasters, particularly in developing countries. Speaking at a special meeting in Geneva on Monday, WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo said early warnings are essential to saving lives and …
The U.S. Federal Reserve is preparing for its next policy meeting under an unusual cloud of uncertainty, with the ongoing government shutdown halting key economic data releases and leaving policymakers without a clear picture of the economy’s health. Official employment figures have not been published since the shutdown began on October 1, while limited private …
Global human rights watchdog, Amnesty International (AI), has condemned the reported use of force and mass arrests during ongoing protests in Abuja on Monday, demanding the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Monday, Amnesty International Nigeria …
