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Ghana is demanding a bigger share of gold produced by multinational mining companies as governments around the world rush to stockpile bullion amid soaring prices, geopolitical tensions and growing uncertainty in global markets. The West African nation, Africa’s largest gold producer, wants large-scale miners to sell 30% of their annual gold output to […]
Morocco is set to receive its first Spanish-built warship in four decades as Madrid-based shipbuilder, Navantia prepares to hand over a new offshore patrol vessel to Rabat before August, signalling a major step in the North African kingdom’s accelerating military expansion. The vessel, currently undergoing final sea trials off Cádiz, is expected […]
South Africa has opened its freight rail network to private train operators in the country’s biggest rail reform in decades, as authorities try to revive a collapsing logistics system blamed for choking exports and slowing growth in Africa’s most industrialised economy. State-owned logistics company, Transnet this week concluded agreements with 11 private operators […]
Anglo American, the mining group founded by South African billionaire Ernest Oppenheimer, said on Monday it would sell its Australian steelmaking coal business for up to $3.88 billion as the company deepens a sweeping overhaul aimed at focusing on copper and iron ore. The sale of its Queensland Bowen Basin coal assets to […]
Political commentator and Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group, Bamidele Atoyebi, has criticised the All Progressives Congress for allegedly allowing state governors to impose unpopular candidates during party primaries, warning that the development could weaken the party going into elections. In a statement titled “Why is APC Pampering its Governors?”, Atoyebi said many […]
Troops of 4 Brigade, under the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies and the Edo State Security Corps, have arrested 12 suspected kidnappers during clearance operations that commenced on 12 May 2026 in Owan East and Esan South-East Local Government Areas of Edo State. The operation, code-named […]
Arsenal are Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday evening. The result, which leaves Arsenal four points clear of City with just one game of the season remaining, is mathematically insurmountable and confirms Mikel […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has announced the winners of its senatorial primary elections ahead of the 2027 polls. The results were declared at the party secretariat in Enugu after a peaceful exercise conducted across the state. This marks an important step for the party as it prepares candidates for the National […]
The organisers of the Ojude Oba Festival have announced that the 2026 edition will be dedicated to celebrating the life and achievements of the late Awujale of Ijebuland. This decision reflects the deep respect the Ijebu people have for their departed monarch. The festival, known for its rich cultural display, will continue as a way […]
