The National Assembly of South Africa has passed a controversial bill, marking a significant milestone in introducing universal health coverage in the country. Considering its twelve-year journey through the legislative process, Joe Phaahla, South Africa’s health minister, praised the bill’s approval as a momentous achievement. Opponents express concerns that implementing the new legislation could collapse […]

The Ondo State House of Assembly has acknowledged the receipt of a letter regarding Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s medical leave. In a statement, the Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Olamide Oladiji, revealed the governor had requested a 21-day leave for medical treatment overseas, commencing on June 7 and ending on July 6. The Speaker further explained […]

President Bola Tinubu has taken a significant step in relieving financially disadvantaged students by officially endorsing the Students Loan Bill as law. Mr. David Adejo Andrew, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, confirmed this development during a press briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to the Permanent Secretary, the Students Loan […]

According to MINUSMA, the United Nations peacekeeping mission, an attack in northern Mali resulted in one peacekeeper’s death and four others severely injured on Friday. The incident occurred near Ber in the Timbouctou region, which has experienced significant violence in the past decade. MINUSMA described the attack as “complex,” stating that the patrol encountered an […]

Two state governments in Nigeria have implemented a reduction in the working week for state employees, now consisting of only three days. This decision aims to alleviate the burden of increased petrol costs resulting from the federal government’s removal of fuel subsidies. The country is currently grappling with the challenge of controlling escalating transportation expenses, […]

Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame, has dismissed over 200 soldiers, including high-ranking military officers. Among the 16 officers relieved of their duties are Major General Aloys Muganga, who served as commander of the army’s mechanized division, and Brigadier General Francis Mutiganda. Additionally, 228 soldiers of lower ranks have also been expelled. The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) […]

The Managing Director of Nigeria Air, Dayo Olumide, revealed that the airplane that landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on May 26, 2023, was a chartered aircraft from Ethiopia. Speaking to senators, Olumide clarified his role was to secure an operating certificate for the airline, not to operate it. He explained that the […]

The leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) boycotted a meeting with government officials because of the removal of fuel subsidies and the subsequent 200 percent increase in the price of petrol. They insisted the fuel price must be returned to its previous level before further discussions occur. Following President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of the […]

The main labor union in Nigeria announced on Friday its intention to initiate a strike starting from Wednesday to protest against the threefold increase in fuel prices. This move will be a significant test for President Bola Tinubu, who recently eliminated a costly fuel subsidy. The surge in fuel prices has resulted in a sharp […]

During the last presidential elections, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu pledged to follow in the footsteps of President Muhammadu Buhari. However, this pledge made them the subject of jokes by the former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. Tinubu has now assumed office as the President of Nigeria, and there are calls for him to avoid the […]