Thursday, August 13, 2026

South Africa

November 17, 2025

Calabar Carnival part of Cross River’s cultural identity: Governor Otu

The Carnival Calabar has become an integral part of Cross River’s cultural identity and will endure for generations to come, Governor Bassey Otu has said

Calabar Carnival
November 17, 2025

Confronting the deniers of Christian genocide in Nigeria

Scholars have long explained that land and wealth can be tools of genocide, not excuses for it.

Armed herdsmen
November 14, 2025

South Africa’s citrus exports rise by record 22% in 2025

This initiative is projected to create an additional 100,000 jobs and increase foreign currency inflows into South Africa’s economy.

November 12, 2025

EU naval force takes charge of dhow used in Somalia pirate attack

A European Union naval mission has taken control of the Iranian-flagged dhow used by pirates to attack an oil products tanker off the coast of Somalia.

Pirates’ dhow
November 6, 2025

Zohran Mamdani: From Kampala to becoming New York City mayor

Mr Mamdani will become the first Muslim, African-born, Indian-American mayor of New York by the time he is sworn into office on January 1, 2026.

Zohran Mamdani
November 5, 2025

Nigeria to gain 1.7 million working mothers by 2030: Report

This is according to new findings from Economist Impact’s Childcare Dividend Initiative, a report unveiled on Wednesday.

Nursing mothers
November 2, 2025

APC chieftain backs Sanwo-Olu on demolition of illegal shanties, calls for responsible citizenship

The APC chieftain noted that such disregard for laws and regulations had contributed to infrastructural decay, insecurity, and disorder in society.

Demolition of shanties behind National Park and National Military Cemetery
October 24, 2025

Global Fund, Africa CDC say youth leadership driving continent’s future

Africa CDC has prioritised youth engagement as central to its vision for the New Public Health Order.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
October 17, 2025

Nigeria moves up to 41st in FIFA rankings, fifth in Africa

Spain remains top of the global ranking, Argentina is second, followed by France, England, and Portugal.

Super Eagles Team B
October 15, 2025

Nigeria to face Gabon in play-off for 2026 World Cup ticket

To qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria will face Gabon in a play-off in November.

Super Eagles squad