Author: Maryam Sulaiman

The Emir of Dutse in Jigawa State, Dr Hameem Nuhu Sanusi, has raised concerns over the unethical practices of untrained and inexperienced quacks, warning that their activities are damaging the reputation of the journalism profession. He made these observations during a courtesy visit to his palace by the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, alongside members of his Executive Council. The union leaders were in Dutse for the routine quarterly National Executive Council (NEC) meeting hosted by the Jigawa State Council of the NUJ. Dr Hameem Nuhu Sanusi described the intrusion of untrained individuals…

Sudanese military forces have uncovered a mass grave containing at least 25 bodies in the southeastern town of Kurmuk, located in Blue Nile State. Local administrators have pointed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as the perpetrators behind the executions. The grave was located during clearing operations in the northeastern sector of Kurmuk, roughly one month after the Sudanese army reclaimed the town following weeks of intensive combat. According to Kurmuk Commissioner Abdel Aty Mohamed al-Faki, who announced the finding on Sunday, the grave held the remains of women, children, and medical workers. Al-Faki stated that the victims were…

Pressure is escalating on Spanish authorities following a mass border crossing in late July, when roughly 72,000 migrants crossed into the North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares met with local officials on Tuesday to address the situation, reassuring the public that border security and the integrity of the European Schengen area remain intact. “The integrity of the Schengen area is fully guaranteed in Ceuta and Melilla,” Albares stated, while also advocating for enhanced European Union support tailored to the unique economic and social conditions of the two enclaves. Central government estimates indicate that…

Sixty-five civil society organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo have submitted a memorandum to President Félix Tshisekedi and key government institutions, calling on the head of state to scrap plans for a constitutional referendum. The coalition argues that conducting a referendum would misuse national resources during an ongoing period of security, humanitarian, and economic instability. The groups highlighted the ongoing armed conflict in eastern Congo, the severe hardship experienced by millions of displaced individuals, and deteriorating general living conditions across the nation. They cautioned that pushing forward with the referendum legislation might be viewed as an attempt to alter…

The Africa Investment and Development Council of Africa (AiDCA) has officially announced the upcoming Africa Business and Investment Expo 2026, scheduled to take place on November 26 and 27, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, Nigeria. Convened by Yaya of Africa and held in strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, the expo is designed as a flagship platform to convert diplomatic goodwill into bankable transactions.Refocusing the Agenda on Capital DeploymentThe mission of AiDCA 2026 centers on moving beyond aid and traditional summits to focus directly on capital deployment across critical sectors: energy, infrastructure, industry, agriculture, technology, and sovereign wealth. The…

Speaking to the crowd gathered at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV issued a strong appeal for peace in Sudan. He drew special attention to the city of El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, where residents are trapped in a dire crisis without sufficient food, water, or medical supplies as the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces battle for control. “I continue to follow with concern the tragic situation in Sudan, especially in the city of El-Obeid,” Leo said. “In expressing my spiritual closeness to all the people of the nation, I renew…

Zambians are preparing to vote on Thursday in a pivotal presidential election that pits recent economic progress against growing frustration over the cost of living. President Hakainde Hichilema, who secured office in 2021 on his sixth attempt, is seeking re-election under the United Party for National Development banner. His victory followed years of heavy borrowing under late former president Edgar Lungu, which had left the nation in sovereign default. Since taking office, Hichilema’s administration has negotiated a major debt restructuring agreement, restored an International Monetary Fund program, and revived economic growth, earning praise from global investors and lenders. However, many…

At least 137 Nigerian citizens were returned home from Germany via five documented charter flights between February and June 2026, based on reports obtained by News Point Nigeria. Figures tracked by the DERS Team and Refugees4refugees.org detail the timeline of the arrivals: 27 individuals in February, 37 sent directly by Germany as part of a 50-person joint European Union operation in March, 24 in April, 23 in May, and 26 in June. These numbers highlight a growing reliance on charter flights to carry out deportations from Germany and surrounding European nations through coordinated state efforts. The initial flight on February…

A sudden flash flood has devastated sections of the General M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, Niger State, submerging several homes and destroying property worth millions of naira. During a visit to the scene, residents were seen retrieving what they could from their flooded homes while pleading for immediate government assistance to resolve the recurring disaster. One affected resident, Waziri Ahmed, shared that the waters swept away nearly all his belongings, including food items, important documents, mattresses, and livestock. He noted that the flood level reached chest height, forcing families to evacuate children to safety. Another victim, Bamidele Ajayi, recounted…

Sudan’s lingering civil conflict is endangering the famed pyramids of Meroe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its distinctive angled design. Situated roughly 200 kilometers north of Khartoum, the ancient grounds house more than 200 pyramids constructed between 800 BC and 350 AD to serve as royal tombs for Kushite rulers. None of the structures remain fully intact today. Over time, European treasure hunters damaged many with dynamite during the 19th century, while two centuries of desert wind, sand, and rain have further eroded the remains. Archaeologist Mahmoud Suleiman noted that their decay is driven by a mix of…