Based in Dubai, Samuel Okonkwo covers Middle Eastern politics, security, and business developments, providing critical insights for Nigerian and African audiences.
Bill Gates admitted two extramarital affairs during his marriage to Melinda French Gates and apologized to his foundation staff for past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while denying any criminal involvement.
The youngest son of former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe has appeared in a South African court on attempted murder and related charges following the shooting of a gardener in Johannesburg.
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Iran, focusing on diplomatic engagement, trade, and cooperation in key sectors including energy, agriculture and healthcare.
Another Nigerian killed in South Africa has sparked renewed outrage as the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) confirms the fatal shooting of Emeka Uzor in Johannesburg and demands a transparent investigation.
Burkina Faso’s military government has dissolved all political parties and repealed the legal framework governing their operations, marking a major tightening of political control since the 2022 coup.
Baporo Prison in Burkina Faso is challenging conventional incarceration through agricultural rehabilitation, equipping eligible inmates with practical skills while promoting reintegration and food production. As African nations seek more effective correctional systems, the Baporo Prison model offers lessons that deserve serious consideration.
Kogi State government officials and political stakeholders have guaranteed an overwhelming election victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, citing massive federal and state infrastructure projects inspected during a statewide media tour.
Healthcare professional and author Joy Ngozi Okafor's Before Burnout and Bridging Hearts explore two defining challenges of modern life: sustaining wellbeing under pressure and building stronger relationships through empathy, communication and respect.
President Bola Tinubu has approved 26 major federal appointments across 10 strategic government agencies and commissions, naming former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose and other key leaders to steer national governance.