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Simien Mountains of Ethiopia: Landscape, Biodiversity, and Trekking
By BEHAK / BLOG – The Simien Mountains represent one of Ethiopia’s most distinctive environmental systems, defined by elevation, geological formation, and ecological diversity. Located in the northern highlands, the range forms part of a broader plateau that has been shaped over time by volc...
Political realignments stall governance in Kano as power struggles deepen
Governance activities in Kano State appear to have slowed significantly in recent weeks following a wave of political defections and internal power struggles that have reshaped the state’s political landscape. The crisis was triggered by the dramatic defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the...
Jos Unrest: Police nab 12 suspects in swift crackdown
Operatives of the Plateau State Command have arrested 12 suspected troublemakers in a swift response to attempts to disrupt peace in parts of the state, as authorities intensify efforts to restore calm following recent tensions. Bassey Ewah, the state commissioner of Police, disclosed that the suspe...
Mob attacks on Nigerians in South Africa over ‘illegal kingship’ claim
Tension has escalated in South Africa’s Eastern Cape following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians, triggered by outrage over the reported installation of a Nigerian, Solomon Eziko, as Igwe Ndigbo (Igbo leader) in the region. The unrest, which broke out in the city of East London, cov...
Ethiopia Inaugurates Center to Ensure Local Drugs Quality, Efficacy
The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), which has been conducting limited research activities at the Alert Medical Center for many years, today indurated its own separate building with research center involving 40 laboratories that ensures the quality and efficacy of locally produced drugs. Th...
Africa’s Critical Minerals: Strategic Opportunities and Supply Chain Risks
By Africa Risk Control / ANALYSIS – Africa is increasingly becoming central to one of the most consequential economic transformations of the 21st century: the global transition toward clean energy, digital technologies, and advanced manufacturing. At the center of this transformation are criti...
Enzo Fernandez’s agent slams Chelsea suspension as ‘unfair’
Javier Pastore, the agent representing Enzo Fernandez, has criticised Chelsea’s decision to suspend the Argentinian midfielder following recent comments about his future. Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior confirmed during a pre-match press conference that Fernández will miss the club’s next two fix...
Fixed fibre boom driven solely by MTN as rivals stagnate
Nigeria’s fixed broadband market has exploded in the past 13 months, but almost all the growth has come from one company. According to the latest Nigerian Communications Commission data, total fixed subscribers jumped from 14,053 in January 2025 to 124,590 by February 2026, a 787 percent surge. MT...
2027: Utomi, MCE alleges plan to exclude opposition
The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of undermining Nigeria’s democratic process, warning that the 2027 general election is under serious threat. The position was made known on Thur...
Chelsea drop Enzo Fernandez after Real Madrid comments spark controversy
Enzo Fernandez has been dropped from the Chelsea squad for their next two matches following comments about his future that have unsettled the club. The Argentina international spoke to journalists while on international duty and refused to rule out a potential move to Real Madrid, fuelling speculati...
Fresh crisis brews in Surulere as residents resist Elliot’s continued stay in Assembly
A broad coalition of political stakeholders and residents in Surulere has advised the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, against any attempt to impose Desmond Elliot for a fourth term as member representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The group, und...
Easter with enthralling theatre
From visual art, dance, music, to theatre performances, there are many exciting engagements with the arts this Easter. But if you love live performances, especially stage plays, there are some enthralling theatrical performances to see across the country, which celebrate Nigeria’s culture, history...
Egbin Power bridges healthcare gaps with ICU, outreach
On the outskirts of Ikorodu, where Lagos gradually gives way to quieter, less serviced communities, General Hospital Ijede now has something most general hospitals in Lagos State do not — an intensive care unit (ICU). The facility did not come from government allocation or a donor agency; it came ...
Coalition commends youth minister’s humanitarian drive, leadership model
Youths in Ondo State have commended, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, for his ongoing humanitarian efforts in the state, particularly the expansion of the renewable energy streetlight project that is reshaping urban and rural communities of the state. The youths under the aegis o...
Adamu granted bail after 40 days In DSS custody, sparks free speech debate
After more than 40 days in detention, social media critic Abubakar Adamu has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Kaduna today Friday, bringing a temporary reprieve in a case that has ignited nationwide debate over freedom of expression. Adamu was arrested by Nigeria’s Department of Stat...
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