A group of soldiers calling themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation” announced on state television that they had removed President Patrice Talon and dissolved state institutions in a Benin coup attemt - but within hours loyalist forces regained control, and the government says the coup attempt was thwarted.
Zimbabwe–Iran cooperation is set to deepen as both countries prepare for a Mid-Term Review of their Joint Commission, aimed at assessing progress and charting new priorities under the BRICS framework.
Renowned anthropologist Prof. Peter-Jazzy Ezeh has insisted that there is no credible evidence showing the Igbo people migrated from Jews, challenging long-held assumptions and emphasizing scientific linguistic analysis.
U.S. President Donald Trump has secured a landmark peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda, aiming to end decades of conflict in eastern Congo and reshape regional security and mineral politics.
The Federal Government has confirmed the first round of TVET payments benefiting 42,000 students and 600 training centres, marking a major step in supporting vocational skills development and sustaining the national skills ecosystem.
Nollywood actors and filmmakers will participate in the 2026 Windsor International Black Film Festival in Canada, creating new opportunities for international exposure, talent representation, cultural exchange, co-productions, and global industry partnerships.
Governor Peter Mbah has inaugurated a state-of-the-art DNA Learning and Forensics Centre at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, strengthening forensic investigations, criminal justice delivery, scientific research, and security capabilities in Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former presidential aspirant and youth advocate Dr Nicolas Felix on his 45th birthday, commending his contributions to democracy, youth inclusion and humanitarian service in Nigeria and beyond.
President Bola Tinubu has assured Mastercard of Nigeria’s readiness to participate in the global digital economy, highlighting the country's tech-savvy youth population while endorsing plans to equip five million businesses with digital skills and financial tools.