General news and cross-sector coverage.
The entertainment world confronts contrasting narratives this week as Hollywood grieves the loss of Eric Dane at 53, while Côte d'Ivoire's sponsorship of AFRIMA signals renewed continental commitment to African musical heritage.
President Tinubu's administration has approved the constitution of Nigeria's Anti-Doping Agency board while implementing sweeping reforms at the National Institute for Sports, marking significant steps toward improving the country's sports governance and international compliance.
As South Africans debate the ethics of political cartoons and social media accountability, the nation's water infrastructure crumbles beneath our feet—a stark reminder that governance failures demand more than symbolic outrage.
Allegations of police involvement in illegal gold trading operations near Johannesburg reveal systemic corruption that threatens both community safety and the integrity of law enforcement in artisanal mining zones.
A structural crisis grips Nigeria's economy as millions of employed citizens struggle to afford basic food, exposing deep flaws in purchasing power and wage adequacy despite apparent economic activity.
From corporate stages to spiritual gatherings, Sammy Sodeke, Mary Chinda, and Nathaniel Bassey represent distinct threads in Nigeria's evolving cultural tapestry, each wielding influence through music, literature, and faith.
As the Tonto Dikeh Foundation pledges free JAMB registration for 1,000 students, visually impaired candidates expose systemic barriers that contradict official promises of universal access.
From Nigeria's Bank of Industry delivering student accommodation to South Africa's coordinated effort to rebuild a fire-damaged airport, government-backed institutions are deploying targeted infrastructure investments to address critical gaps in education and regional connectivity.
Nigerian security agencies conducted coordinated operations this week, arresting armed robbery suspects, seizing nearly 500kg of cannabis, and advancing rehabilitation programs for former insurgents as part of broader crime prevention efforts.
From the decade-long Senzo Meyiwa murder trial to corruption charges against military brass, South African courts are navigating a complex web of cases that expose systemic challenges in the country's criminal justice system.
Nigeria's maritime authority and Kenya's law society announce key appointments, reflecting broader patterns of generational transition in African professional and security institutions.
Nigeria's Osun and Yobe states are advancing critical road infrastructure through strategic contractor allocation and regional commission backing, while South Africa plans multi-billion rand airport upgrades across three major hubs.
Nigeria's leadership ranks suffered dual losses as Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum and Senator Barinada Mpigi died within hours of each other, leaving vacancies in critical military and legislative positions.
Dispatch riders in Nigeria's capital staged a mass protest Thursday against what they describe as excessive taxation, demanding government intervention to protect their livelihoods.
A biographical work titled 'Faith & Defiance — The Life of Sally Motlala' documents the developmental and Christian anti-apartheid activist's contributions from the mid-1940s through the early 1990s.