Metuh Calls for Constitutional Backing for Zoning, Urges Political Party Reforms
Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has called for constitutional backing for the principle of zoning in Nigeria’s political structure, arguing that it would promote equity, national unity, and inclusiveness.
2027 Presidency: ADC Says It’s Not Fixated on Zoning
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that it is not rigidly committed to zoning arrangements ahead of the 2027 presidential election, emphasizing the importance of competence and national unity over regional considerations.
US Names First Two African Nations Subject to $15,000 Visa Bond Policy
The United States government has named the first two African countries to be subjected to its controversial $15,000 visa bond policy. The measure, aimed at curbing visa overstays, requires applicants from the listed countries to pay a refundable bond before being granted short-term visas. The policy has sparked diplomatic and public debate over its fairness and potential impact on travel and bilateral relations.
Ghana Armed Forces Mourns Air Force Officers in August 6 Helicopter Crash
Accra, Aug. 7, GNA
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is grieving the loss of three Air Force officers who died alongside five government officials in...
Nigeria Targets $1bn Trade, Investment Boost from Japan Summit
Nigeria’s participation at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), which opened this week in Yokohama, is anchored on an ambitious target of securing over $1 billion in trade and investment opportunities.
Burkina Faso Rejects Bill Gates’ Genetically Modified Mosquito Project
The government of Burkina Faso has ordered an immediate halt to all activities linked to Target Malaria, the foreign-backed research initiative developing genetically modified mosquitoes as part of the global fight against malaria.
