10m ago Senate rejects attempt to rein in Trump's power to wage war on Iran The Senate defeated a war powers resolution that sought to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran, rejecting a Democratic push to rebuke the president amid the administration's shifting justifications for the war and warnings about more American casualties
On February 13, dash camera (cam) footage began circulating on South African social media. The clip showed the final moments of a Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac David Satlat’s life. Within days, police had suspects in custody. Since the video surfaced, dash cams used in e-hailing have shifted from a niche accessory to a frontline safety
Weego, a Moroccan-Senegalese mobility startup building a multimodal transport platform, has raised $1.1 million in funding from Azur Innovation Fund, an early-stage venture capital fund. The company will use the capital to expand across Moroccan cities, strengthen its business-focused transport solutions, and prepare for regional growth into Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Urban congestion
Nairobi - For the first time, Kenya has measured how children under five are growing, learning, and developing as part of a major national health survey, a move that could reshape how the country designs and delivers support for its youngest citizens. The early years of a child's life are widely recognised as the most
Nairobi—Across the African region, health threats are increasingly being detected early, bolstering measures to protect communities. To further reinforce health emergency preparedness, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa today launched an integrated intelligence system to narrow the gap between decision-making lifesaving response even more. The Preparedness Data Exchange, or PDX, is an
Jimma, Ethiopia | 27 February 2026 — Jimma University is advancing national efforts in Ethiopia to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the Local Production of Antibiotic Disc (LoPAD) project, an innovative initiative supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) under the Leap Engage Accelerate Disrupt (LEAD) Innovation Challenge Program. The project is testing the possibility
‘You may now kiss your bride’… You know that exciting moment of the vow ceremony, this groom in today’s video took it seriously in a very sweet, goofy way. 🤭 We just know he had been eagerly waiting for that moment. When the time finally came, he picked up a handkerchief without hesitation and wiped
Before finally saying ‘I do,’ those initial ceremonies leading up to the big day also deserve to be graced with gorgeous looks. The Bridal Minis Collection by Zurik can make this happen in truly spectacular fashion. Be it your bridal shower, engagement party or civil wedding, this three-piece collection of mini bridal dresses can cater
Love can show up anywhere, anytime…even at your friend’s birthday party. It definitely caught Olatubosun unawares in this same manner, leading him to a sweet love with Moyosore. Seven years ago, at ICM, the lovebirds crossed paths at this life-changing party. Olatubosun spotted Moyosore, and he was immediately captivated by her smile. It was bright
Nigeria’s business confidence rose to its strongest level in more than a year in February 2026, driven by expectations of lower borrowing costs and optimism that the ongoing bank recapitalisation programme will strengthen credit availability to businesses. Data from the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) shows that the current business performance
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc is showing early signs of stabilisation after two bruising years triggered by the naira’s devaluation, with losses narrowing sharply in 2025 as gross margins rebounded and foreign-exchange pressures moderated. The Lagos-based refiner posted a pre-tax loss of N72.3 billion in 2025, an improvement from N270.9 billion a year earlier. Net loss
Apple Inc. launched the new MacBook Air with the M5 chip on March 3, 2026, featuring Fela Kuti’s 1971 track ‘Let’s Start’ as the soundtrack in its official promotional video. The video, shared on Apple’s YouTube channel, plays the song while showing the laptop’s faster performance and slim design. ‘Let’s Start’ comes from the live
Spain has refused to bow to pressure from the United States after Donald Trump, the United States President, threatened to cut off trade in response to Madrid’s opposition to American strikes on Iran. In a televised address from the Moncloa Palace, Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister, made clear that Spain’s position can be summed up
Investors say capital is available for manufacturing and industrial projects in West Africa, but persistent policy uncertainty and structural risks continue to limit how much of that funding reaches businesses. Discussions at the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing and Trade forum on Tuesday exposed a consensus among financiers that the region’s industrial financing gap is driven
Ademola Lookman and Lamine Yamal. Copyright: IMAGO Diego Simeone believes Ademola Lookman was one of the players who could have helped Atlético Madrid escape trouble during their heavy defeat to FC Barcelona on Tuesday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Atlético lost 3-0 at the Camp Nou in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final. It
After two loss-making years, MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecom operator, has returned to profitability and with it, dividend payments. For 2025, the telecoms giant will pay a total of ₦419.91 billion ($304.72 million) to shareholders. The company paid an interim dividend of ₦5 per share in October 2025, its first since August 2023, after
Fair housing and immigrant advocacy groups are urging a federal court in Texas to reject a proposed settlement between Colony Ridge Development LLC and federal agencies over alleged predatory lending practices. The groups say that key provisions of the agreement are “unlawful, unnecessary and unrelated to the underlying case.” Under the proposed terms, Colony Ridge
Yola – Targeted outreach is improving access to essential health services in underserved communities across Adamawa State, where distance, insecurity and seasonal flooding have long limited the reach of fixed health facilities. Despite ongoing efforts to strengthen primary health care, many remote communities continue to face barriers to routine services, including immunisation, antenatal care, chronic