A Tanzanian court has sentenced prominent opposition figure Tundu Lissu to prison on incitement charges, even as judges dismissed a high-stakes treason indictment. While the dropped treason charge spares Lissu from a potential death penalty, the ruling delivers another severe blow to the country's democratic space and political opposition.
Sluggish international support continues to undermine efforts to contain and treat Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Decades after regional epidemics exposed systemic flaws in outbreak response, bureaucratic delays in global aid deployment leave vulnerable communities bearing the brunt of preventable loss.
Nigeria's armed forces have formally rejected reports alleging a covert ceasefire agreement with the Boko Haram faction led by Bakura Doro. The denial follows investigative accounts of backchannel talks aimed at easing hostilities in the Lake Chad basin. Defense authorities insist that counterinsurgency campaigns across the northeast remain fully active.
Nigeria Golf Federation President Otunba Olusegun Runsewe welcomed delegates and players from across the continent to a celebratory dinner marking the All Africa Challenge Trophy. The gathering highlighted Nigerian hospitality, music, and cultural exchange as powerful tools for regional camaraderie.
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has lauded Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III for his two-decade reign dedicated to religious tolerance, peace, and national harmony. Speaking at the 13th Annual Danfodiyo Lecture, the governor highlighted the monarch’s pivotal leadership across Nigeria.
Marking two decades on the throne, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has unveiled a new work detailing the enduring legacy of Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio. The event, held during the 13th annual Dan Fodiyo Week, also honored key Nigerian scholars and leaders defending national heritage and unity.
Algerian Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif is stepping into the professional ring this December, marking her first fight since the Paris 2024 Games. The welterweight champion aims to build on her historic Olympic triumph, bringing North African boxing power to the global prizefighting stage.
Social media critic VeryDarkMan has ratcheted up tensions with Afrobeats superstar Davido, previewing a forthcoming diss track titled "On My Kneels." The dispute erupted after viral footage from an event in Morocco prompted online barbs, drawing reactions from prominent figures across Nigeria's entertainment scene.
Nollywood star Toyin Abraham has issued a strict legal warning to bloggers and online influencers circulating alleged falsehoods about her. Through her legal counsel, the actress threatened court action against targeted smear campaigns aiming to damage her brand. The move marks a firm stance against unchecked digital defamation in Nigeria's entertainment sphere.
As the Creative Africa Nexus convenes in Lagos, policymakers and investors are mobilizing to commercialize the continent’s burgeoning cultural assets. The initiative targets key structural barriers to help African talent scale globally, positioning the creative arts as a formidable driver of sustainable continental economic growth.
Nigeria's currency suffered fresh losses against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange window, continuing a volatile trajectory for the naira. The drop reflects persistent liquidity pressures across official trading desks, posing renewed tests for monetary authorities working to stabilize the nation's financial system.
Nigeria's block moulding industry is pressing the federal government for targeted support as surging production expenses batter local producers. The National Association of Block Moulders of Nigeria warned that escalating material costs directly threaten the country's housing sector and infrastructure delivery.
