NAIROBI – Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong’o, a major figure in world literature and a pan-African intellectual, has died. He was 87. His daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi, announced the news of Ngugi wa Thiong’o death. She posted on Facebook on Wednesday morning. Wanjiku…
WASHINGTON D.C. – Hopeful Nigerian students US visa applicants face a wave of fresh uncertainty. U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered an immediate worldwide suspension of student visa appointments. This new Trump visa directive has sent ripples of concern globally. The U.S. State Department…
ABIDJAN – African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina, announced that the Bank’s initiatives have positively impacted an astounding 565 million people across Africa over the past decade. He delivered this powerful message at the opening of the 2025 Annual Meetings of…
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has formally presented a significant financial proposal to the National Assembly. This proposal includes a substantial $21.5 billion external loan. It also features a ₦758 billion domestic bond aimed at clearing outstanding pension liabilities. According…
ABUJA – Nigeria has taken a decisive step, reinforcing its leadership in pan-African development. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu authorised a significant $500 million Nigeria Trust Fund replenishment. This important action renews the fund’s operational mandate for another 15 years, signaling a…
ABUJA – Germany has strongly reaffirmed its backing for Nigeria’s ambitious shift to a hydrogen-based economy. This crucial support forms part of a significant strategic energy partnership between the two nations. Key stakeholders recently reviewed Nigeria’s draft Nigeria Hydrogen Policy. The…
LAGOS – Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings are set for a major uplift as the Dangote Group’s new refinery gears up for substantial exports. Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, announced that the 650,000 barrels per day facility has ambitious Dangote Refinery…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Nollywood actress Funke Akindele is in Tanzania for the wedding finale of Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux. Priscilla is the daughter of fellow actress Iyabo Ojo. Juma Jux is a Tanzanian singer. Akindele’s attendance adds to…
RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has officially announced the Hajj 2025 dates and the date for Eid Al Adha 2025. The announcement followed the sighting of the crescent moon for Dhul Hijjah. Dhul Hijjah is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic lunar…
BREMEN – Werder Bremen manager Ole Werner has expressed strong support for defender Felix Agu, following his exciting call-up to the Nigeria Super Eagles. Agu, who previously represented Germany at youth levels, recently received clearance to play for Nigeria, opening a new…
