AFRICA AND THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACY

Democracy in West Africa, once a beacon of hope for the African continent, is gradually losing its shine. Over the past five years, a troubling wave of military coups, electoral crises, and constitutional manipulations has swept through the...

Former French president Sarkozy enters prison after Libya funding conviction

PARIS: France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former head of an EU state to be jailed on Tuesday while again proclaiming his innocence as he entered a Paris prison. The right-wing leader from 2007 to 2012 was found guilty last...

Madagascar's president names civilian PM after military takeo

Madagascar's new head of state has named a civilian prime minister, following a military takeover last week that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina into exile. Army colonel Michael Randrianirina, who announced last Tuesday that the military had...

French ex-president Sarkozy enters prison after funding conviction

France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former head of an EU state to be jailed Tuesday, again proclaiming his innocence as he entered a Paris prison. The right-wing leader from 2007 to 2012 was found guilty last month of seeking to...

Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi: A Visionary Leader Elevating Neco And Niger

Source: Dr. Gidado Abdulkarim Salimon Among Nigeria’s foremost educational parastatals, the National Examinations Council (NECO) today stands as a symbol of excellence, integrity, and innovation. This renewed reputation is no coincidence; it is...

Nicolas Sarkozy Imprisoned: The Rise, Rule, and Ruin of France’s ‘Hyper-President’

Sarkozy, who governed from 2007-2012, maintains his innocence and has appealed. His imprisonment is the first for a French head of state since World War II, marking a significant moment in the nation's political history.Paris (France): The iron...

Exclusive: New AFRICOM chief makes Morocco-hosted African Lion key test for next-generation warfare

The United States is turning Africa’s largest annual military exercise into a testing ground for next-generation warfare, as new AFRICOM chief General Dagvin Anderson moves to integrate drones, artificial intelligence, and electronic warfare into...

Is President Tinubu losing control?

Opinion By Steve Osuji RUMOURS OF COUP: It’s not just about the rumoured putsch, everything about this government seems to be in the mire currently. But when military officials begin to openly discuss that sacrilegious matter, then there’s indeed...

Niger State Lawmaker Sheshi Brags About Rigging Nov 1 Council Election, Says Ballot Boxes Won't Be Taken To Certain Polling Units

A Niger State lawmaker, Aliyu Ahmed Sheshi, has insisted that ballot boxes and papers would not be taken to polling units for electorates to vote in the coming November 1 local government election. Sheshi, who represents Wushishi Constituency in...

Madagascar coup: how turning a blind eye to an unpopular president weakens regional bodies

What began in late September as Madagascar’s student demonstrations over crippling electricity outages and water shortages quickly evolved into broader demands for political reform. It became a call to dismantle a system widely seen as corrupt and...

West African Regulators Unite to Harmonise Regional Fuel Pricing Framework

Energy regulators across West Africa have commenced discussions to establish a unified framework for fuel price harmonisation in the region, a move aimed at stabilising markets, reducing smuggling, and fostering economic integration among member...

Africa's next chapter will be built, not announced

Africa has entered a decisive era where vision must become tangible and investable reality. Agenda 2063 sets a long-term horizon for prosperity, integration, and resilience, while national development plans increasingly align with the Sustainable...

Farmers laud Niger govt, Lapai Emirate for compensation

Farmers in Takalifiya community of Lapai local council in Niger State have expressed delight over the payment of compensation to farmers whose farmland was acquired by a firm, aimed at boosting the economic growth of the local government as well...

Senate confirms Aminu Yusuf as population commission chairman

The senate has confirmed the appointment of Aminu Yusuf as chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) alongside two commissioners. The confirmation followed the presentation of a report by Victor Umeh, senator representing Anambra...

Senate Confirms Chairman, Commissioners For National Population Commission

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Yusuf, as Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), along with two other nominees as Federal Commissioners. The confirmation followed the presentation and consideration of the...

Ex-president jailed over dictator bombshell

France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former head of an EU state to be jailed Tuesday, proclaiming his innocence as he entered a Paris prison. France’s right-wing leader from 2007 to 2012 was found guilty last month of seeking to...

Ex-French president Sarkozy arrives at Paris jail to begin five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy

FORMER FRENCH PRESIDENT Nicolas Sarkozy has entered a Paris jail after being found guilty of seeking to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run. He walked out of his home hand-in-hand with his wife, Carla Bruni, and left in a car...

France's ex-president escorted to jail over Libya funding conviction

By Nicolas Gaudichet and Phenix Kim for AFP France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves his residence to present himself to La Sante Prison for incarceration on a five-year prison sentence. Photo: AFP / JULIEN DE ROSA France's ex-president...

Ex-French president Sarkozy starts 5-year prison sentence over funds from Gaddafi scandal

PARIS, France (AFP) — Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday entered a Paris jail where he will be incarcerated over seeking to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run. “Welcome Sarkozy!” “Sarkozy’s here,” AFP reporters...

France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy jailed

After his September 25 verdict, Sarkozy had said he would “sleep in prison - but with my head held high”. Dozens of supporters and family members had stood outside the former president’s home from early Tuesday, some holding up framed portraits of...