The Police in Jigawa have detained a tea vendor for allegedly beating a 20-year-old man to death for stealing bread, milk and noodles in Dutse. READ ALSO:http://Three labourers die in Jigawa building collapse   The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the detention of the suspect…

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede has said Africa needs to put up a collective front to tackle corruption which has undermined the development of the region. The EFCC boss who made this observation at the opening of the 6th Annual General Assembly of at the 6th Annual General Assembly…

Following the call by Secretary General, United Nations (UN), António Guterres, for Africa to be given a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, a lot of discussions and speculations have been made to achieve that goal, NGOZI EGENUKA reports.

A total of 18,737 suspected or confirmed cases of mpox were reported in Africa since the beginning of the year, including 1,200 cases in one week alone, the African Union health agency said Saturday. The figure accounts for three strains of the virus, of which one is the new more deadly and more transmissible Clade…

  Israel Adesanya has fired a powerful ultimatum at UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis after being visibly moved to tears during the UFC 305 pre-fight press conference. The emotional moment occurred after Du Plessis allegedly questioned Adesanya's African heritage, a taunt that cut deep for the Nigerian-born fighter. READ MORE: Adesanya ready to retrieve…

Despite crashing out in the group stage at the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria remains the top-ranked nation in Africa in women's football after today's update on the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking. The Super Falcons retain their ranking as the 36th best team in the world and first in Africa, a position they have…

Renowned UK-based property and wealth creator, Daniel Moses, has added another accolade to his growing list of achievements. Moses was honoured as the International Business and Property Developer of the Year at the prestigious 100 Most Notable Icons event in Rwanda, where he also served as a keynote speaker. Hailing from Edo State in Nigeria…

Africa's economic potential is often overlooked compared to the booming growth seen in parts of Asia and North America. Countries like the United States, Vietnam, China, and Mauritius have gained reputations for their fast-growing millionaire populations and boisterous economies. However, a new report from Corporate and Investment Rand Merchant Bank suggests that Africa may be…

Simon-Attah Lawrence, a supply chain expert with more than a decade of experience, explains in an interview with OLAYEMI OLANIYI how Africa can grow its supply chain industry  Can you tell us about your background and how you got into the field of supply chain and logistics? My journey into supply chain and logistics started with…

A construction expert and Deputy President, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Africa, George Okoroma, has expressed worry over the reoccurring building collapse in the country and called for appropriate measures to curb it. Okoroma, who attributed the incidents of collapsed buildings to poor adherence to professional ethics and standards, lamented that the unabated challenge…

School sessions are ending, and as the holiday period approaches, it is paramount for families to choose destinations that are

Sir, the debate over whether living in Africa is preferable to America is highly subjective, but depends on various criteria including cultural, social, economic, and environmental factors. While both continents have their unique strengths and challenges, this article aims to highlight the aspects where Africa can be considered preferable to America. Africa is often regarded…