China Calls US-TikTok Ownership Deal a “Win-Win” as US Extends Deadline for Divestment
China Calls US-TikTok Ownership Deal a “Win-Win” as US Extends Deadline for Divestment By: Itoro Etukudo Framework agreement reached in Madrid as Trump delays TikTok ban until December; key issues like algorithm control and Chinese share retained under review. China has publicly praised a tentative agreement with the United States to restructure TikTok’s U.S. operations, […]
Anthony Joshua Poised for First Career Fight in Africa with Nigerian Government Support
Anthony Joshua Poised for First Career Fight in Africa with Nigerian Government Support By: Itoro Etukudo Promoter confirms plans are underway for Joshua’s return in early 2026; talks in Ghana and federal backing signal major boxing event on the continent. British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua is reportedly preparing for his first professional bout in […]
Tinubu Ends Six-Month Emergency Rule in Rivers State, Reinstates Governor Fubara
Tinubu Ends Six-Month Emergency Rule in Rivers State, Reinstates Governor Fubara By: Itoro Etukudo President cites intelligence report and improved political cooperation as reasons to restore democratic governance from September 18. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revoked the state of emergency in Rivers State, six months after imposing it on March 18, 2025. He has […]
“Kingdom of Kubala” Faces Eviction After Claims of Ancestral Rights in Scottish Borders Woodland
“Kingdom of Kubala” Faces Eviction After Claims of Ancestral Rights in Scottish Borders Woodland By: Itoro Etukudo Self-styled “African tribe” moved off private land near Jedburgh by court order, re-established camp on council land; legal proceedings now under way. A self-proclaimed “African tribe” known as the Kingdom of Kubala has been issued an eviction warrant […]
South Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar Charged With Treason and Suspended by Kiir
South Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar Charged With Treason and Suspended by Kiir By: Itoro Etukudo Opposition denounces charges as political ploy, raising fears of renewed instability. South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity over his alleged role in attacks by an ethnic militia […]
Malawi Begins Vote Count in Tightly Contested Election Amid Economic Crisis
Malawi Begins Vote Count in Tightly Contested Election Amid Economic Crisis By: Itoro Etukudo Incumbent Lazarus Chakwera faces off against former President Peter Mutharika in a race dominated by inflation, fuel shortages, and public discontent. Malawi has started counting votes following its general election on September 16, 2025, in what many view as one […]
Namibian Energy Sector Makes Historic Leap Toward Local Ownership as Nasan Energies Acquires 53 Fuel Stations
Namibian Energy Sector Makes Historic Leap Toward Local Ownership as Nasan Energies Acquires 53 Fuel Stations Namibia’s energy industry is experiencing a transformative shift toward local ownership as Nasan Energies, one of the country’s first privately owned oil marketing companies, moves forward with the acquisition of 53 Engen and Shell-branded fuel service stations from Vivo […]
Gulf of Guinea Experiences Oil and Gas Exploration Renaissance
Gulf of Guinea Experiences Oil and Gas Exploration Renaissance The Gulf of Guinea is witnessing a remarkable resurgence in upstream oil and gas exploration activity, as energy companies redirect their focus toward the resource-rich West African region following years of limited investment. Multiple countries across the area are implementing strategic reforms and launching new licensing […]
Dangote Refinery Achieves Historic Milestone with First US Gasoline Export
Dangote Refinery Achieves Historic Milestone with First US Gasoline Export Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has reached a significant milestone by successfully exporting its first gasoline cargo to the United States, demonstrating the facility’s capability to meet stringent international fuel standards and diversify its global market reach beyond traditional European and West African destinations. The historic shipment […]
Ghana Targets Two New Wells and Renewable Energy Expansion Amid Sector Revival
Ghana Targets Two New Wells and Renewable Energy Expansion Amid Sector Revival Ghana is positioning itself for a significant energy sector comeback, with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiary Explorco expressing interest in drilling two new wells in the Voltain Basin by the end of the third quarter of 2026. The announcement comes […]