News & Current Affairs

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 20, 2026

A fresh storm has erupted in Ghana’s political and legal circles after former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu launched a fierce public attack on constitutional law scholar Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, saying he is not qualified to even practice law in Ghana.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 19, 2026

President John Mahama has stepped forward to calm growing public anxiety over recent and scheduled electricity interruptions, firmly stating that Ghana is not sliding back into the infamous “dumsor” era of widespread and unpredictable blackouts.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

Uganda’s economy is under fresh international spotlight after reports revealed the government is spending beyond its means to keep growth alive, sparking fears that one of East Africa’s fastest-rising economies could be building prosperity on dangerous financial ground.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

Nigeria’s presidency has pushed back against claims that the country is poor, insisting Africa’s largest economy remains rich in resources, talent, and economic potential despite rising hardship and public frustration.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

The 2026 Amaseikumor Festival has opened in Delta State with a vibrant display of culture, tradition and ceremonial dance, drawing attention to one of southern Nigeria’s most celebrated heritage events.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

A wave of outrage has spread across Nigeria after the Federal Government announced plans to reintegrate 744 former terrorists and victims of violent extremism into society under its de-radicalisation programme known as Operation Safe Corridor.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

Nigeria’s police have strongly rejected attempts to cast an ethnic narrative around the extradition of a Nigerian man to the United Kingdom, insisting the matter is a criminal case not a tribal issue.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 17, 2026

A High Court in Accra has ruled that Ghana’s anti-corruption agency, the Office of the Special Prosecutor, does not have independent constitutional authority to conduct criminal prosecutions, a decision that has triggered fresh legal debate over the scope of the agency’s mandate.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 17, 2026

Nigeria’s aviation industry is edging toward a major disruption as domestic airlines warn they may suspend flight operations across the country due to an escalating jet fuel price crisis that is crippling their operations.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 17, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Cameroon for a major peace mission aimed at helping ease tensions in the country’s troubled Anglophone regions, where years of separatist conflict have caused thousands of deaths and mass displacement.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 17, 2026

South African authorities have arrested outspoken pan-African activist Kemi Seba after Benin requested his extradition over allegations of inciting rebellion connected to an alleged coup attempt

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 17, 2026

Burundi’s Communications Minister has died following a road accident, the presidency confirmed in an official statement on Wednesday, triggering nationwide shock and mourning.