Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Keyamo to launch Enugu Air July 7
Daily Post
·
July 5, 2025
Nigeria’s minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, will officially launch the Enugu State government-owned commercial airline, Enugu Air, on Monday, July 7, 2025. The launch ceremony will take place at the Akanu Ibiam...
Nigeria Starts First Domestic Container Shipping Line
The Maritime Executive
·
Clarion Shipping West Africa is starting what it calls “Nigeria’s first fully indigenous container liner,” as it looks to build regional trade and improve service versus the transshipment options of the major carriers. The company celebrated the...
Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, Diphtheria claim 28 lives in Edo
The Sun Nigeria
·
July 4, 2025
From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, yesterday, gave update on the outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state and said 137 confirmed cases have been confirmed with 24 deaths. Besides, he said Yellow Fever has...
African Roots of a Caribbean Odyssey of Occultism in the Age of Internet | Part 3
The Voice
·
July 2, 2025
Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet It was always just a matter of time before Saint Lucia’s political opposition, ahead of an election it can’t see any way of winning by the ballot, would choose to take advantage of...
UAE reviews visa processs for Nigerians, bans transit applications
Daily Trust
·
July 10, 2025
Stakeholders and operators in the downstream sector of the aviation industry expressed shock yesterday over the review of visa application requirements for visitors to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city. The newly updated requirements...
Edo confirms Dengue Fever outbreak, steps up response efforts
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
July 4, 2025
The Edo State Government on Friday confirmed an outbreak of Dengue Fever, with 86 reported cases across several local government areas. This was made known at a press briefing by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, in...
Full List: France, Saudi Arabia, St. Lucia, 17 other countries Tinubu has visited since 2023
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
July 3, 2025
Since he became Nigeria’s President in 2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on numerous international trips across 20 countries. According to reports, he embarked on the trips to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic ties, attract investment, and...
Lagos to US: Nigerian cyclist Emmiwuks arrives Cotonou on Day 5
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
July 4, 2025
Nigerian cyclist Emmanuel Myam, better known as Emmiwuks, has arrived Cotonou, Benin Republic, on Day 5 of his solo bicycle journey from Lagos to the United States. The 25-year-old announced his arrival on Friday via Instagram, thanking locals for...
Angélique Kidjo makes history: First black African artist to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The Indian Express
·
July 4, 2025
Angélique Kidjo, a singer from Benin, will become the first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, according to a report by the BBC.Kidjo is one of 35 people named in the Walk of Fame’s class of 2026, alongside...
Oshiomhole to Okpebholo: Probe Obaseki now — he must come out of hiding for questioning
The Cable
·
July 11, 2025
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, has called on Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, to investigate Godwin Obaseki, immediate past governor of the state. Oshiomhole, also a former governor of the state and Obaseki’s predecessor, made...
Pre-Season: Organisers confirm FC Kallon, five others for EIC
Eagle Online
·
July 12, 2025
The organisers of the Eko International Cup have confirmed six teams taking part in the pre-season competition, expected to start on July 13, 2025 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos State. The Executive Director, Publicity and Strategy for the...
How Tinubu’s foreign policy benefits the common man
The Cable
·
June 24, 2025
Since assuming office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has redefined Nigeria’s foreign policy, not as an elite game of handshakes and photo-ops, but as a strategic extension of his domestic agenda to stabilise the economy, protect national...
Angelique Kidjo: First Black African Woman on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Mezha
·
July 4, 2025
Angélique Kidjo, a singer from Benin, has become the first dark-skinned African woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This news was reported by the BBC. Kidjo, representing the West African country of Benin, was included in the...
ECOWAS Convenes Youth Conference to Shape Regional Policy
News Ghana
·
July 3, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concluded a three-day Regional Youth Conference in Saly, Senegal, on July 3, 2025. Organized by the ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre (EYSDC) with partners including the West African...
Tinubu’s reforms fuelling a new wave of subnational development, By Sunday Dare
Premium Times
·
July 2, 2025
At their just-concluded strategic retreat in Benin City, governors under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) — speaking through the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) — praised the president’s reform agenda for repositioning the...
Tinubu’s Sector-by-sector Scorecard
The News (Nigeria)
·
June 22, 2025
President Bola Tinubu on inauguration day President Bola Tinubu’s bold reforms position the economy for inclusive growth as he tackles age-long national challenges in his two years in office BY AYORINDE OLUOKUN/Abuja President Bola Tinubu worked...
Opening new doors for Parliament’s library service
The Hindu
·
July 3, 2025
In recent years, disruptions have been the hallmark of parliamentary proceedings in India. It is almost easy to forget that Parliament is not just a seat of politics. It is where policy is made and autopsied and the government is held accountable...
PIND appoints Daibo as executive director
Punch
·
July 9, 2025
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta has announced the appointment of Sam Ogbemi Daibo as its new Executive Director. A statement from the organisation on Wednesday stated that Daibo, a development strategist and seasoned...
Ighodalo accepts S’Court verdict, decries ‘robbery’, betrayal of Edo people’s trust
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
July 11, 2025
• Verdict marks fresh chapter for Edo, says Okpebholo • Tinubu, Wike, Abiodun, others hail victory, task Edo gov, Ighodalo • Judgment threat to Nigeria’s democracy, says former gov Obaseki • PLAC seeks law to delay swearing-in until poll cases end...
Former Super Eagles captain, Peter Rufai dies in Lagos at 62
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
July 4, 2025
A Former Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, also known as Dodo Mayana, dies yesterday in his Idimu, Lagos, home, according to his associates. Rufai, who spent his career manning posts for clubs in Nigeria, Benin Republic, Belgium,...