Sudanese Photo Journalist Ibrahim Nagdalla Assaulted in Egypt By Yahaya Idris Ibrahim Nagdalla, a Sudanese photo Journalist and member of the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate (SJS), was violently attacked in Cairo, the administrative capital of Egypt on May 15, 2025, by a group of Sudanese nationals, including a former roommate who shifted from opposing to supporting…
Ivory Coast: Tidjane Thiam Faces Challenges in PDCI Leadership By Yahaya Idris Tidjane Thiam, former CEO of Credit Suisse, entered Ivorian politics by becoming leader of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) in December 2023. However, his dual nationality-holding both Ivorian and French citizenship at the time-triggered legal challenges regarding his eligibility under Ivorian…
Italy’s Support for Gaza Reconstruction: Africa Implications Italy’s support for the Arab-led Gaza reconstruction plan, spearheaded by Egypt, signals a strong commitment to regional stability, peace, and humanitarian relief without displacing Palestinians. Italy backs a $53 billion reconstruction blueprint aligned with the two-state solution and emphasizes facilitating a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza. This…
FCTA to Construct Additional Bus Terminals in Bwari, Gwagwalada Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says the FCT Administration will construct additional Bus Terminals in Bwari and Gwagwalada. Wike disclosed this when he inspected the dualisation of Ushafa to War College and Check Point Road project, in Bwari Area Council and the…
Nasarawa Assembly postpones screening of Administrators, Council Members Recent reports confirm that the Nasarawa State House of Assembly has postponed the screening of Administrators and Members of the 18 Area Administrative Councils in the State. It would be recalled that, the House has earlier fixed next tomorrow, Monday 19th of this month for the exercise….
DSS versus Utomi: Shadow Government Contention P Elempe Dele National discussions in Nigeria are always moving kinetically; lively, dynamically, energetically, actively and vigorously. The latest wholesale discussion today is the contention between Professor Patrick Utomi, professor of economy and politician, and the Department of State Service, DSS. And here, let us pause, and use this…
Oborevwori eulogises late Dr. Henry Akpata Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday honoured the late Dr. Henry Omorogieva Akpata, a renowned medical practitioner, at his funeral ceremony, describing him as a dedicated professional whose legacy in the medical field will continue to inspire generations. Dr. Akpata, a respected obstetrician and gynaecologist, was…
Nollywood actress and plus-size model Monalisa Stephen is dead Nollywood actress and brand influencer Monalisa Ayobami Stephen died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Lagos after battling low blood sugar and internal bleeding. The news was confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON), Seun Oloketuyi, who shared the information on Instagram…
Kogi State Civil Service Boss commends ENSA for impacting Egbira students ….Host ENSA leadership of Kogi Polytechnic Lokoja Honourable (Barr.) Muhammed Musa Tanko Osuku, the Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Civil Service Commission and APC chieftain from Kogi/Koton-Karfe Local Government Area, has expressed satisfaction with the leadership of the Egbira National Students Association across…
Delta Commissioner Izeze defects to APC Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has officially registered with the All Progressives Congress (APC), aligning himself with the new political wave in the state. He has publicly declared his full support for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection to the APC, marking a significant…