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Nigeria’s Senate on Wednesday rejected a proposal that would have made the electronic transmission of election results compulsory, opting instead to retain the existing, more flexible provisions of the Electoral...

An Abuja Federal High Court on Wednesday rejected evidence tendered by activist Omoyele Sowore alleging that President Bola Tinubu once referred to former President Goodluck Jonathan as a “drunkard,” ruling...

Moroccan authorities have urged residents in flood-prone areas of the country’s northwestern plains to evacuate immediately, as heavy rainfall, swollen rivers and emergency water releases from near-capacity dams sharply increase...

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has ordered a manhunt for the perpetrators of the recent terrorist attack on Abande community in Turan, Kwande Local Government Area, describing the incident as...

Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has stirred fresh debate on the role of traditional institutions in Nigerian...

The global gospel music community is mourning the loss of one of its most influential voices. American gospel music legend Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81, his...

In a move targeted at the continent's energy sector, the African Energy Bank (AEB) has officially rolled out its first phase of funding, mobilizing $10 billion to kickstart priority projects...

The United States military has confirmed that a contingent of its forces has been dispatched to Nigeria, a move that has drawn attention amid ongoing security challenges across West Africa...

Africa is facing a looming $90 billion sovereign debt repayment burden in 2026, raising renewed concerns about fiscal stress, refinancing risks, and economic stability across the continent, according to a...

Global commodities giant Glencore is in advanced discussions to sell a 40% stake in its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) mining operations in a deal valued at about $9 billion,...