Popular music producer and director, John Oboh, professionally known as ‘Mighty Mouse’, who created the Ajegunle rhythm in the 90s, has reportedly passed on.
Mighty Mouse died to… Read More
The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa's main opposition party, has launched a voter registration drive in Gauteng province ahead of the 2024 elections. The party aims to unseat the ruli… Read More
Several hundred opposition protesters in Ghana's capital Accra rallied to denounce the country's economic crisis and called for the resignation of the central bank governor, Ernest Addison… Read More
The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to judge former Prime Minister Augustin Matata "by default" in a trial for alleged embezzlement of public funds. Mata… Read More
The Wisconsin Senate has approved a bill, sponsored by Republicans, that would ban gender-affirming surgery for minors. Democratic Governor Tony Evers has stated that he will veto the measur… Read More
Bode Agusto, the founder of Nigeria’s first credit rating agency, Agusto & Co, has passed on at 68.
Chieftain of the People Democratic Party and Media mogul, Dele Momodu confirmed… Read More
Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, a popular cleric, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is planning to get eight years in office and has sworn that they will fail.
Although… Read More
President Biden returned to Washington, D.C. after his trip to Israel, reaffirming support for Israel while advocating for aid to Palestinians. He had a discussion with Israeli Prime Ministe… Read More
Ex-Niger Delta militant leaders have sent a serious warning to Sheikh Ahmad Gumi over comments he directed at the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
The militant l… Read More
The Biden administration has requested over $105 billion from Congress to support the security needs of Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the U.S. southern border. The largest request is for Ukra… Read More
Samantha Woll, the president of a synagogue in Detroit, was found stabbed to death outside her home. The motive for the crime is unknown, and police are currently investigating. Woll, 40, ha… Read More
The Pentagon has delivered a report to Congress detailing over 200 UFO sightings this year, with a total of 291 new sightings documented. The report, titled the 2023 Annual Report on Unident… Read More
Prof. Attahiru Jega, former chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called for amendments to the Electoral Act of 2022. While acknowledging that Nig… Read More
President Joe Biden is facing pressure to balance his support for Israel with calls for restraint as the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates. Biden has expressed his support for Isra… Read More
Seun Kuti, the son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, recently discussed his relationship with Nigeria’s new president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in an interview with Chude Jideonwo.
Ac… Read More
Nollywood actress, Rita Daniels has bagged a new appointment from the elected Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.
The governor appointed her as his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Wo… Read More
Republican lawmakers have nominated Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota as a candidate for speaker of the House of Representatives, making him the third nominee in recent weeks. However, Emmer does… Read More
The Tibetan exile community's experience with representative government is facing strain as a recent parliamentary session ended prematurely due to a dispute. The split in the 45-member Parl… Read More
Rwanda is being accused by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of supporting the M23 rebels. Drone images released by the DRC government appear to show Rwandan armed forces incursions int… Read More
Tonto Dikeh, a popular Nollywood actress turned politician, has revealed her reasons for joining the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), led by President Bola Tinubu.
She was off… Read More
Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, has expressed hope that the Supreme Court will affirm the president’s victory in the Febr… Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo's electoral commission has released a provisional list of 24 candidates who have registered for the presidential elections on December 20. The candidates sti… Read More
Hong Kong leader John Lee has pledged to eradicate dissent in the city with new laws, stating that the "root causes of chaos haven't yet been eliminated". Lee plans to introduce new national… Read More
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at 11 locations in Rajasthan, including the premises of state Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra and a Congress candidate from Mahua… Read More
Three Democratic members of Congress have introduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023, a comprehensive bill aimed at reducing plastic production and holding companies accoun… Read More
Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has reacted following her decision to host a fundraising dinner for Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma.
It happened that Uzodinma, who is seeking re-elec… Read More
South Dakota became the first state in the US to enact a statewide initiative and referendum process 125 years ago, thanks to the efforts of Rev. Robert W. Haire, a socialist priest. Today… Read More
The White House has accused Russia of executing soldiers who refuse to follow orders and threatening entire units with death if they retreat from Ukrainian artillery fire. This revelation is… Read More
An ethnic alliance consisting of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army, Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, and the Arakan Army launched an offensive against Myanmar's military regime i… Read More
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it would boycott the supposed meeting with the Federal Government on Monday (today) if the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon L… Read More
The number of internally displaced people in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a record high of 6.9 million, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The i… Read More
Wisconsin Democratic Governor Tony Evers has filed a lawsuit against the Republican-controlled Legislature, accusing them of obstructing basic government functions and blocking pay raises fo… Read More
FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned Congress that the recent attack by Hamas on Israel might inspire domestic extremist groups to plan similar attacks in the U.S., specifically targetin… Read More
The Biden administration is urging Congress to pass its $105 billion national security supplemental request, which includes funding for both Israel and Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony Bli… Read More
Contrary to reports, the Imo State Police Command has refuted claims of arresting Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
It was alleged that the NLC President was de… Read More
The U.S. Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade forum is set to begin in South Africa, where the extension of the program allowing sub-Saharan African countries duty-free access to U… Read More
African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington to discuss the relationship between the United States and African Union member… Read More
The Supreme Court of India has stated that it would be difficult to strike down a part of the women's reservation law that states it will be implemented after the Census. The court refused t… Read More
The RSS-affiliated ABVP has criticized Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai for his comments on the alleged molestation incident at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), calling it an attempt to… Read More
Sociopolitical activist Reno Omokri has chastised former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, saying that Nigeria won’t go to war because he failed his aspiration to become president… Read More
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed the Philippine Congress, emphasizing the importance of defense cooperation between Japan, the Philippines, and the United States to maintain a… Read More
In the news article titled "Balanced News: Open: This is “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Nov. 5, 2023," White House deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer appears on… Read More
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the previous election, has explained his reasons for not stepping down for his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, A… Read More
Connecticut voters will elect mayors in Tuesday's off-year general election, including in Bridgeport where a redo of the Democratic primary has been ordered. Incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim won th… Read More
Republican Peter Meijer, who previously served one term in Congress, has announced his candidacy for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. The seat has been held by Democratic Senator Debbie… Read More
The Appeal Court has declared the Labour Party candidate, Thaddeus Atta, as the duly elected House of Representatives member representing Eti Osa Federal Constituency in Lagos State.
Prior t… Read More
Popular Nigerian singer, Terry G, renowned for his signature use of a bell in his songs has taken to social media to call on the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC) to pay him for h… Read More
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have jointly declared a nationwide strike starting from Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
This decision was reached after an un… Read More
The Osun State government has refuted the allegations made by Senator Ajibola Bashiru, the national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), that Governor Ademola Adeleke spends N40… Read More
According to reports, The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) & Trade Union Congress (TUC) have shut down Abuja Airport.
This comes following their declaration of an indefinite strike set to c… Read More
Junta chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing warned that an offensive by ethnic armed groups in Myanmar's northern Shan state will "break the country into pieces" if left unchecked. The "Three Br… Read More
FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed concerns about a "potential conflict of interest" in the site selection process for a new FBI headquarters. The General Services Administration (GSA)… Read More
Moody's Investors Service has lowered its ratings outlook on the United States government from stable to negative, citing rising risks to the nation's fiscal strength and political polarizat… Read More
Joe Manchin, a Democratic senator from West Virginia, has announced that he will not run for re-election, potentially making it more difficult to pass climate legislation. Manchin, who has b… Read More
A police sub-inspector in Rajasthan, India, has been arrested and sacked after being accused of raping a minor girl. The officer, Bhupendra Singh, was suspended on Friday and his termination… Read More
A light infantry battalion with over 120 troops surrendered to ethnic rebels in Myanmar's Shan state, marking the second time in two weeks that a battalion belonging to the military junta ha… Read More
Joe Ajaero is a prominent Nigerian journalist and unionist currently serving as the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). He assumed office in 2023, succeeding Ayuba Wabb… Read More
Liberian voters have until November 14 to cast their ballots in the presidential run-off elections. Incumbent president George Weah is leading in votes against his rival Joseph Boakai. Voter… Read More
Despite opposition calls for a boycott, people in Madagascar voted for a new president. Incumbent President Andry Rajoelina had support in areas, while opposition neighborhoods saw fewer vot… Read More
A US congressional report has called for sanctions against Hong Kong judges and expanded efforts to protect emigrants' pension funds, in response to China's tightening grip on the city. The… Read More