Abuja: African Heads of State and Government have applauded the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) for its institutional reforms and progress in driving the continent’s health sovereignty agenda. They also called for strong…
Abuja: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 17 candidates for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections scheduled for Saturday, February 12, 2026. Mr. Sam Olumekun, the INEC National…
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s top religious cleric, the Grand Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh, has passed on at the age of 82. The Royal Court announced his death on Tuesday, marking the end of an era in Saudi Arabia’s religious leadership. He served as the Kingdo…
New york city: President Bola Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reform of the global financial architecture governing Africa’s mineral resources. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu delivered this message at the Second Africa Min…
New york: The Gates Foundation has announced a commitment of 912 million dollars over the next three years to support the Global Fund’s efforts in combating AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. This pledge aims to encourage governments to make critical de…
Abuja: The Chairman, Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, Igwe Samuel Asadu, has congratulated the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday. Asadu, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, described Mrs Tinubu as ‘a rare gem’ who was dev…
Lagos: The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) and investment stakeholders have urged prioritisation of climate-smart investing to enhance sustainability in Africa. The call was made at the AVPA West Africa Regional Convening on Monday at Vic…
Abuja: Eleven years after the Nyanya twin bombings that killed many people and injured hundreds, justice is still pending for the victims and their families. The terrorism trial has been stalled by repeated adjournments and delays, raising concerns ab…