Saudi Arabia to host Arab, Islamic foreign ministers
Saudi Arabia has invited foreign ministers from a number of Arab and Islamic countries to talks in Riyadh on Wednesday evening, its Foreign Ministry said, amid the Iran war in the Middle East. The talks are aimed at promoting consultation and coordination to support security and stability in the region, the ministry said. No […]
Cuba’s president fires back at Trump over takeover remarks
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has fired back at comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about a possible takeover of Cuba. On Monday, Trump told reporters he thinks he will have the “honour of taking Cuba.” “I do believe I’ll be … having the honour of taking Cuba. That would be good. That’s a […]
Iran hits Tel Aviv in over killing of security chief
Iran targeted Tel Aviv with missiles carrying cluster warheads in what it said was retaliation for Israel’s assassination of Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday. The attack overnight on Tuesday killed two people in a neighbourhood close to densely populated Tel Aviv, where there are also key military facilities, […]
Aiyedatiwa orders reopening of mosque after four years
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has ordered the reopening of Ikare-Akoko Central Mosque, which was shut down since Oct.18, 2022. He gave the order on Tuesday in Akure at the annual Iftar Ramadan fast prayer tagged “Iftar with Mr Governor”, organised by the state government in conjunction with the State Muslim Welfare Board. […]
Senegal rejects CAF AFCON ruling in favour of Morocco, heads to CAS
The Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) has rejected the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco, saying it will appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), CAF’s Appeal Board on […]
Morocco defends CAF 2025 AFCON ruling amid controversy
The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) has acknowledged CAF’s Appeal Board ruling following the disputed AFCON 2025 final. In a statement on its official website, the federation said its appeal was aimed at ensuring proper application of competition rules, not disputing the sporting merit of any team. “The Federation reiterates that its approach […]
Tinubu arrives UK
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived in the United Kingdom for a two-day historic State Visit on the invitation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. His touched down at London Stansted Airport at 3.18 pm. He was received on behalf of the Royal Family by […]
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Research, innovation, and development in Africa
By Toyin Falola It is a pleasure to have hosted the program on this topic by some of the most eminent researchers and scholars in the world, comprising Professors Ilesanmi Adesida, Akintunde Akinwande, Chimay Anumba, and Lola Eniola-Adefeso. The recording can be found at https://www.youtube.com/live/B04Ql4R4J88?si=iKvSwIIZtL0k-5fY For Africa, research, innovation, and development are a central […]
Northern governors condemn Maiduguri blasts
Northern State Governors’ Forum has condemned the deadly explosions that rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening, describing the attacks as heinous, barbaric and direct assault on innocent lives. Inuwa Yahaya, who is the Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, condemned the attacks on behalf of his colleagues in Gombe on Tuesday, as […]
Anambra tightens security ahead of Soludo’s second term
Security has been beefed up across Anambra as Gov. Chukwuma Soludo prepares to be sworn in for a second term, with residents expressing optimism about his next four years in office. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a heavy deployment of security personnel at key locations in Awka, including Alex Ekwueme Square, […]
