By Ayomide Otitoju Mauritania’s former economy minister, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, has been elected as the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), succeeding Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina. The election was held on Thursday and marks a pivotal leadership transition for one of the continent’s most influential financial institutions. Tah, 60, emerged victorious after three…
A 24-year-old Kenyan university student appeared in court on Thursday after being charged with publishing false information about President William Ruto’s death in a social media post—a case that highlights increasing concern over freedom of expression and state repression in the country. The accused, David Mokaya, was arrested in late 2024 for sharing an image…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO), Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and Germany’s Robert Koch Institute (RKI) have announced the expansion of the Health Security Partnership to Strengthen Disease Surveillance in Africa (HSPA) to include Rwanda, bringing the total number of participating countries to seven. Originally launched in 2023,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi, has officially signed into law a revised set of Area Court Civil Procedure Rules, aimed at modernizing judicial processes within the state’s Area Court system. The signing took place in his chambers at the High Court Complex, Lokoja, following the submission of…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday described Russian President Vladimir Putin as “crazy” following a record wave of deadly drone attacks on Ukraine that left at least 13 people dead, including children, and triggered international condemnation. Trump, who has frequently spoken admiringly of Putin, took a notably sharper tone on his Truth Social platform,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank (AfDB) is holding a crucial meeting this week in Abidjan to elect a new president, as the institution prepares for a leadership transition following the upcoming departure of President Akinwumi Adesina in September. Adesina, who has served the maximum two five-year terms, will be succeeded by one of…
By Ayomide Otitoju His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, hosted a royal reception over the weekend in honour of Sir Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, KOF, Otun Akile of Remoland, marking his 50th birthday in a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage and community leadership. The ceremony, held…
By Ayomide Otitoju high-level coalition meeting aimed at uniting prominent Northern political figures was briefly thrown into disarray on Sunday, following a heated dispute over state representation at the Abuja Continental Hotel.AThe meeting, convened by the National Political Consultative Group (North), brought together key national figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force has announced major breakthroughs in its ongoing efforts to combat violent crimes and safeguard national security through a series of coordinated operations across the country. In Abuja, operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, in a joint tactical operation, successfully dismantled a notorious armed robbery and…
