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Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has strongly condemned the assault targeting the convoy of prominent Nigerian political figure Peter Obi. Otu called for heightened security and political tolerance across the state while urging law enforcement to identify those responsible. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges faced by high-profile opposition leaders in Nigeria.
A Nigerian court has nullified the candidacy of key opposition figures and sacked the entire leadership of the African Democratic Congress. The sweeping ruling bars one of the primary challengers to the ruling APC from contesting the upcoming general elections, dramatically reshaping the race.
The South African presidency has issued a forceful condemnation against an escalation in politically motivated assassinations shaking the country. With local governance under strain, officials are demanding decisive law enforcement action to neutralize hitmen and protect democratic integrity.
Nigeria's U-17 women's national team continues to redefine African sporting excellence on the global stage. Their historic World Cup run reinforces how women's football has become an undeniable driver of national identity, athletic pride, and systemic progress across the country.
Researchers at the University of Ibadan have formulated an effervescent treatment for sickle cell anaemia using Cissus populnea, an indigenous West African plant. The breakthrough validates centuries-old traditional medicine through modern pharmacology, offering a standardized and accessible therapeutic option.
The Nigeria Premier Football League has clamped down on Rivers United, handing the club a suspended 15 million naira fine alongside a three-point deduction. The sanctions follow allegations that the Port Harcourt side restricted accredited broadcast crews from covering league fixtures. The ruling signals a firmer stance by league organizers to protect domestic football's commercial rights.
Africa Made It has launched a major campaign in Lagos to shift the continent from exporting raw cotton to powering full-scale local garment manufacturing. The initiative aims to capture $34 billion in annual GDP contribution, transforming raw natural wealth into industrial sovereignty and economic power across Africa.
Surging capital inflows into Ghana’s property market are doing little to ease the nation's housing deficit. High construction costs, scarce mortgage financing, and runaway inflation continue to lock everyday buyers out of homeownership. Without systemic policy intervention, developers remain focused almost entirely on high-yield luxury enclaves.
Artificial intelligence holds the transformative power to inject over $103 billion annually into Africa’s economy, according to CRC Credit Bureau chief Dr. Tunde Popoola. Speaking to industry stakeholders, Popoola urged African governments and financial institutions to aggressively adopt AI technologies to unlock productivity and accelerate continental growth.
