The African Union (AU) has issued a strong rebuke of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban, which targeted citizens from seven AU member states. Labeling the policy as discriminatory and unjust, the AU warned that the move could trigger serious diplomatic fallout between the continent and the United States. The ban, first implemented during Trump’s...

After a two-year suspension, the World Bank has officially resumed financial support to Uganda. The freeze, initially imposed due to the East African nation’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, had sparked global debate and diplomatic strain. The funding suspension was a response to Uganda’s enactment of one of the world’s most stringent anti-LGBTQ+ laws, which drew...

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged the National Assembly to launch an urgent and thorough investigation into the recent technical glitches and operational failures experienced during examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). In a statement released on Saturday, NBA described the conduct of these...

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval for a $21.5 billion external loan and a ₦758 billion domestic bond to finance key national projects and clear pension arrears. During Tuesday's plenary session, the Senate read the President's letter, which outlined plans to fund critical sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, and water supply....

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has awarded a ₦3.69 billion contract for the upgrade and vertical enhancement of Chief Reuben Fasoranti Park in Akure, sparking controversy amid concerns over the state’s financial priorities. According to an official circular obtained by SaharaReporters, the contract was approved during the first State Executive Council meeting of 2025, held on...