In a devastating attack in northwest Nigeria, gunmen killed dozens of people in Runji village, located in the Zangon Kataf district of Kaduna State. The assailants, believed to be Fulani herders, launched the attack on Saturday evening. They opened fire on the residents and set homes on fire, resulting in at least 33 deaths, including women and children. More than 40 houses were destroyed in the…
In Nigeria, recent drastic electricity tariff hikes have sparked widespread outcry and mobilization, particularly from labor unions representing various sectors of the workforce. The steep increase in electricity tariffs, implemented by the government and regulatory agencies, has placed a heavy burden on ordinary citizens already grappling with economic challenges.
The decision to raise…
The news of the military seizing control following disputed polls in Gabon would undoubtedly send shockwaves not only through the nation but also across the international community. Gabon, like many countries, has had its share of political tensions and controversies, but a military takeover represents a significant escalation in the country’s political landscape.
The sequence of events…
Rafah: On Wednesday, Israel attacked targets in the Gaza Strip following its capture of the main border crossing with Egypt, where peace talks were in progress and intended to be the “last chance” to reach a ceasefire agreement.
Israeli tanks advanced on Rafah on Tuesday, seizing the crossing that has been the primary route for humanitarian supplies into the besieged Palestinian…
South African opposition leader John Steenhuisen believes he has what it takes to eventually become president.
That is despite coming up against the thorny issue of race and the African National Congress’s 30-year grip on power.
For decades, he has argued that his party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), is the key to South Africa’s progress.
The centre-right movement emerged from…
The Sunday Times and City Press have two reports claiming that the petrochemical behemoth Shell intends to leave South Africa.
The international firm will sell its 72% share in Shell Downstream South Africa, according to reports quoting sources connected to Shell’s BEE partner in South Africa, Thebe Investments.
Conflict about the worth of Thebe’s remaining 28% interest in the…
In a chaotic turn of events spurred by a powerful rainstorm, dozens of inmates managed to escape from a Nigerian prison, sending authorities into a frenzy and sparking concerns about public safety. The incident unfolded as torrential rains lashed the area, causing flooding and structural damage to the prison facility.
Amidst the chaos of the storm, weakened infrastructure proved unable to…
