Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities say they have foiled an alleged coup attempt aimed at subverting the country’s constitutional order ahead of next month’s general elections. Sources told Zagazola Makama that several senior army officers were arrested for allegedly plotting to
The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned national convention slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho upheld a suit filed by three aggrieved party members who questioned the legality of the proposed convention. The judge ruled that […]
The League of African Ambassadors, has expressed profound sorrow and unwavering solidarity just as it extended its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the peoples and governments of Jamaica, and all other Caribbean nations grievously affected by the catastrophic devastation of Hurricane Melissa. This was contained in a statement signed by Ambassador
By Azu Ishiekwene Apart from tariffs, another word that the Trump presidency is fond of is genocide. First, it was South Africa. During South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the White House last May, President Donald Trump played a video suggesting that white South Africans were under genocidal attack. It was a fake video, […]
BY ZAINAB SULEIMAN OKINO Watching the news of the recent elections in Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire broke my heart. Once again, Paul Biya — at 91 years old — has been declared winner of Cameroon’s presidential election, extending his more than four decades in power. In Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, who has been president since […]
By Max Amuchie For Rotarians the world over October 24 every year is a significant day, a day set aside to mark the World Polio Day. It also serves to commemorate the birthday of Jonas Salk, the man who developed the polio vaccine. For this year District 9127 under the leadership of the District Governor, […]








