Senator Natasha Arrives Court as…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Akpabio face off in court over mutual contempt claims stemming from a Senate dispute and suspension controversy.
Nigeria’s Nathaniel Ezekiel Sets New…
Nathaniel Ezekiel set a new 400m indoor record at the 2025 Big 12 Championship, also leading his team to a 4x400m relay victory. Nigeria’s Temitope Adeshina defended her high jump title, while Kenya’s Laban Kipkemboi won gold in the mile race.
Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor, Rose…
Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, passed away at 112. A resilient witness to Nazi atrocities, she later built a new life in the U.S. Following her death, Mirjam Bolle, 107, is now the oldest known survivor.
Panic in Goma as M23…
The M23 rebels have been attempting to gain a foothold in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which lies along the border with Rwanda. This is part of a long-standing conflict that has spanned decades and contributed to one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world.
Amanda Knox's Slander Conviction Upheld…
Amanda Knox had implicated barman Patrick Lumumba in the 2007 murder of her flatmate, Meredith Kercher, in Italy. Reacting to the ruling on Thursday, she described it as "surreal."
RSF Attacks Power Station, Causing…
The Sudanese army has accused the RSF paramilitary group of attacking a power station in northern Sudan, which led to a power outage in Dongola city.
Nigeria Admitted as a Partner…
Nigeria has officially been accepted as a “partner country” of the BRICS group of developing economies. This announcement was made by Brazil, the current chair of the BRICS bloc.
TikTok Shuts Down in the…
TikTok has informed users in the US that they cannot access the video-sharing app "for now" following the enactment of a ban.
Nearly 200 Arrested in West…
A large-scale operation across West Africa led to nearly 200 arrests and the seizure of harmful chemicals, explosives, and drugs linked to illegal gold and sand mining, with a focus on protecting the environment and public health.
Nigeria Names Former Mali Coach…
Eric Chelle's most recent role at the international level was as head coach of Mali, a position he held for two years. During his tenure, he led the team to the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
