A landmark Federal High Court judgment in Lagos has mandated that the Federal Government, states, and the FCT provide free, compulsory, and universal basic education for Nigerian children. While states are legally bound to offer this education, the court clarified that accessing federal matching grants remains discretionary, provided states fulfill their core funding obligations independently.
The military in Guinea-Bissau has staged a coup, suspending the electoral process after contested presidential election ...
Evangelist Daniel Ukpo’s viral claim of a Fulani herdsmen attack in Nasarawa State is debunked by police, leading to his...
The Nigerian Senate has adopted sweeping security resolutions, officially designating kidnapping and banditry as acts of...
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has ruled that Kpandai MP Matthew Nyindam remains eligible to conduct business in the House, despite a Tamale High Court's annulment of his 2024 election. The Speaker cited an automatic seven-day stay on the High Court's decision, calming a fierce debate between the majority and minority over the MP's status. The ruling follows strong criticism from the minorit...
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A military coup has rocked Guinea-Bissau, with officers seizing control, suspending the electoral process, and arresting...
The African Union and ECOWAS strongly condemn Guinea-Bissau’s military coup following elections on November 23, 2025, ca...
Kenyans across 18 counties head to the polls for 22 by-elections, testing the credibility of the IEBC and setting the st...
France is reintroducing a voluntary national military service for young men and women, nearly three decades after conscription was abolished. President Emmanuel Macron announced the 10-month training scheme as a response to growing fears of Russian aggression and to bolster national defence. The initiative, while broadly supported, will be phased in gradually due to budget constraints and aims to ...
New York City ramps up security for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, while experts share essential tips for safe turk...
Rachel Reeves' latest Budget introduces sweeping tax reforms, welfare adjustments, and pension changes, sparking debate ...
Rachel Reeves's Budget 2025 was marred by an accidental early release of details by the OBR, causing immediate market re...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) believes the All Progressives Congress (APC) is vulnerable to defeat in the 2027 presidential election due to its handling of security and economic crises. ADC's deputy national chairman, Senator Suleiman Nazeef Gamawa, announced plans to field a competent candidate against President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing the party's commitment to character, competence, cou...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have sharply criticized the Nigerian fede...
Nigeria’s insecurity is fueled by outdated data and a lack of accurate population counts. Without a proper census, citie...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State warns against attempts by political actors to hijack the party ahea...
Gabon is positioning itself as a global climate powerhouse through the Infini Rainforest Deal. The initiative secures long-term funding to protect one of Earth’s most important carbon sinks while redefining Africa’s role in global climate leadership.
Across Africa’s deserts and drylands, new technologies are pulling water from the air. But can air-to-water and fog-harv...
Ethiopia has been selected to host the UN Climate Summit (COP32) in 2027, once again putting Ethiopia and by extension A...
AFR100 aims to restore 100 million hectares of degraded African land by 2030, merging ecology, economy, and community. F...