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African Union Holds A New Summit in Addis Ababa: 5 Critical Breakthroughs

NewsFebruary 13, 2026

African Union Holds a new summit with Focus on Unity, Peace, and Continental Priorities As the African Union holds a new summit in its diplomatic capital this week, leaders and ministers from across the continent have converged...

Valentine’s day: can Benin’s ‘African Venice’ still compete with dating Apps?

EntertainmentFebruary 13, 2026

As Valentine’s Day approaches, a centuries‑old romantic tradition in Benin is facing new challenges not from lack of affection, but from technology. In the lakeside village of Ganvié, often called the “African Venice” for its network...

Hilda Baci Sets Guinness World Record with Largest Pot of Jollof Rice in Nigeria

NewsSeptember 17, 2025

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has once again written her name into the history books, this time for cooking the world’s largest pot of...

Sudan Crush Nigeria 4-0 to End CHAN Hopes

SportsAugust 13, 2025

Nigeria’s journey at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) came to an abrupt and painful end after suffering a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of...

Urgent Crisis: Nigeria Faces Unprecedented Hunger as World Food Programme Suffers Major Aid Cuts

NewsJuly 25, 2025

Nigeria is on the brink of an alarming humanitarian catastrophe, as the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) raises the alarm over a massive...

Senate Defies Court Order: Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Blocked from Reentering Assembly

NewsJuly 23, 2025

Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha is taking a courageous stand against Senate leadership, accusing it of contempt of court after she was denied access to...

Terror Strikes Again: Bandit Attack in Northwestern Zamfara State, Nigeria, Leaves Nine Dead, Many Abducted

NewsJuly 19, 2025

Fear and grief have gripped the residents of Jangebe village in northwestern Nigeria’s Zamfara State following a brutal attack on Friday by armed gangs...

Nigeria: Gov’t Withdraws Controversial Mandatory Voting Bill Amid Public Backlash

NewsMay 27, 2025

Bill proposing jail time and fines for non-voters dropped after intense criticism The Nigerian government has officially withdrawn a contentious bill that sought to make...

Nigeria Clears $3.4 Billion IMF Loan Ahead of Schedule

BusinessMay 16, 2025

Nigeria has fully repaid the $3.4 billion loan it received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the COVID-19 pandemic—well ahead of schedule. This...

Top 5 African Countries with the Fastest-Growing Companies in 2025

BusinessMay 16, 2025

Africa's business landscape continues to evolve, and the 2025 edition of the Financial Times and Statista’s "Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies" ranking highlights the nations spearheading...