UN deputy chief says conflict and violence are the main drivers of food insecurity
Un Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said food "has become a weapon."
Matt Smith becomes South Africa’s first winter Olympian in years
South Africa’s Matt Smith is set to make history at the 2026 Winter Olympics as the nation’s first cross-country skier in over a decade.
One of 25 abducted Nigerian girls escapes captivity
One of 25 schoolgirls abducted from a school dormitory in northwestern Nigeria’s Kebbi state has escaped captivity and returned home.
Trump Administration launches “FIFA Pass” to fast-track World Cup travelers
The Trump administration has announced a new fast-track system to help international fans enter the United States for next year’s World Cup.
Nigeria: Firm Achieves First Oil From Ibom Field
[Daily Trust] Emadeb Petroleum Exploration & Production Company Limited (Emadeb E&P) has achieved the first oil from the Ibom Field (PPL 236).
Nigeria: Stakeholders Upbeat As NUPRC Prepares for 2025 Oil Blocks’ Allocation Process
[Daily Trust] There are high expectations in the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced the commencement of the 2025 Licensing Round effective December 1, 2025.
PSG and Mbappé face off in court over unpaid wage dispute
The legal dispute between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé escalated on Monday, with both sides making colossal financial demands.
What to know about abductions of schoolchildren in Nigeria
Kidnappers in the past have included the Boko Haram insurgency that carried out the mass abduction of 276 Chibok schoolgirls over a decade ago, bringing the extremist group to global attention. But groups of bandits are also active.
Tanzanian president appoints daughter and son-in-law to cabinet
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed her daughter and son-in-law to key government positions.
Zimbabwe: Fuel Firm Boss in Court Over Alleged U.S.$56 000 Petrol Fraud
[263Chat] A local fuel company, Trilis Investments, its director and an alleged accomplice have appeared in court facing accusations of defrauding another fuel supplier of 40 000 litres of petrol worth US$56 400.