FRANCE marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of the French Riviera, known as Operation Dragoon, with a series of commemorations on Thursday. The events paid special tribute to the thousands of African soldiers from former French colonies who played a pivotal role in the operation, often referred to …

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has removed long-serving Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu in a strategic cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, signalling efforts to realign her government ahead of the upcoming general elections in 2025. The reshuffle, which is the second in less than a month, underscores President Hassan’s focus on consolidating …

THE Nigerian government has accused Chinese company Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd. of launching a campaign to seize its assets abroad, including presidential jets. The accusation comes despite the company having no direct contractual ties with the federal government, according to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. The dispute originates from …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has called on African leaders to prioritise peace, unity and democracy to ensure Africa’s progress and development. This is contained in a statement issued by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s spokesperson. Tinubu made the call while speaking at a dinner organised in his honour on Wednesday in Malabo by …

THE Oyo State Government has partnered the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) on N1.5 billion loan scheme for youth entrepreneurs in agribusiness. The state’s  Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this  while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the weekly State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday in Ibadan. Olaleye …

THE Governing Council  of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has announced the appointment of Prof. Bashir Garba as the new Vice-Chancellor of the university. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, UDUS, Prof. Attahiru Jega, announced this in a statement obtained by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on …

Lamine Yamal and father Mounir Nasraoui, the father of Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in a car park on Wednesday evening, according to La Vanguardia. The incident happened in the Spanish town of Mataro. It is understood that a fracas broke out in the …

TWO French pilots died when their military jets collided mid-flight in eastern France, the nation’s Air Force said in a post on X. The two Rafale fighter jets were returning from a mission in Germany when they collided near Colombey-les-Belles, close to the city of Nancy, Wednesday’s post said. A …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu and President Teodoro Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea have signed an agreement on Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project to further affirm the partnership between the two countries for mutual development.  Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and publicity, said in a statement on …

The lawmaker representing Kano South senatorial district, Senator Sumaila Kawu, has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of introducing corruption into the National Assembly during his tenure. This accusation follows Obasanjo’s recent criticism of lawmakers for allegedly setting their salaries and allowances amid the ongoing economic hardship in the country. In a …