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Ruto allies in Mt Kenya East push regional split in bid to salvage 2027 support
President William Ruto’s allies from Mt Kenya East have ignited a political storm after calling for a regional divorce from […]
A focus on Igbosofulu’s purposeful journey, impact
A review of Euphemia Oluchi Igbosofulu’s book, ‘Resilience in Service: Turning Strength Into Action, Serving With Purpose’, by Folorunsho Moshood. […]
Hong Kong launches consultation for 2026 budget focusing on economic growth
Finance chief says he will engage with public and ‘draw on collective wisdom’ while making sure coming budget aligns with […]
Mystery as NASA probe goes dark after close encounter with interstellar visitor nearing Earth
MORE: Space agency activates its largest planetary defense drill as interstellar visitor approaches Earth NASA has revealed shocking new details […]
Elders recount horror as gunmen attack Anambra communities
Some elderly persons, including persons with disabilities in Lilu, Okija, Isseke, Orshumoghu, Uburuisizo, Amorka, among others in the Ihiala Local […]
Nepal rolls out tourist tracking system to keep tabs on foreigners after protest delays
Starting next year, hotels and travel companies must begin automatically reporting visitor locations to a central government database As tourist […]
China’s new ‘invest in people’ slogan heralds a rethink in economic strategy
Beijing is expected to strengthen investment in welfare, pensions, education and other public services to unleash domestic demand, analysts say […]
Board of Audit and Inspection slams Yoon government’s unprepared AI textbook plan
The Board of Audit and Inspection has released an audit report criticizing the Yoon Suk-yeol government for pushing the introduction […]
South Korea expands tax deductions for non-homeowner spouses
Starting with this year’s year-end tax settlement, not only non-homeowner household heads with an annual salary of 70 million Korean […]
Kenyans react as mzungu woman shares costly prices of items she bought at Maasai market
A Mzungu woman who visited the country from Canada shared the prices from a Maasai Market shopping spree and set […]
People Power Party committee recommends two-year suspension for Kim Chong-hyuk
Amid the People Power Party’s Audit and Inspection Committee recommending a severe disciplinary action against former Supreme Council member Kim […]
The man to watch…
By Adesola Yaqub POLITICS and Oyo State political space is becoming interesting by the day. Aspirants across the five regions […]
Revealed: The world’s best new luxury hotel is in the UK – and it has a huge pool and rooftop bar
The world’s best new luxury hotels have been revealed – and the top spot goes to a UK establishment. The […]
Africa’s strategic crossroads: US retreats to transactionalism, China delivers infrastructure — Africa must decide
A serious African policymaker reads grand strategy the way an economist reads a balance sheet: not for poetry, but for […]
The travails of a Deputy Speaker in search for scholarship
By Akongbowa Bramwell Amadasun This piece is a rejoinder to Professor Abiodun Ojo, illusory exposition. He is the Provost, College […]
New tax law: Don’t give room for apprehension, Tinubu urges Nigerians
…as friends, family, associates celebrate late Ajimobi at 8th roundtable, 76th posthumous birthday\xa0 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians […]
Ten years of treating refugees in Tanzania: This is what I learnt
When I first stepped into Nduta Refugee Camp ten years ago, I thought I understood medicine. Yet nothing in my […]
Tanzanian billionaires push into Kenya’s LPG market after court wins
Tanzanian tycoons Ally Edha Awadh and Rostam Aziz are targeting Kenya’s cooking gas market after their firms overcame year-long legal […]
What Washington’s new strategy really means for the Horn of Africa
In capitals across the Horn an industry guesses what Washington wants. Lobby firms and well-connected intermediaries promise access, trade in […]
Rwanda leads East African countries in visa openness
Rwanda has been ranked first in the East African region and second overall in Africa, be-hind The Gambia, in the […]
Insecurity: Police deploy special forces ahead of NLC protest today
Ahead of today’s nationwide protests by the Nigeria Labour Congress, the police have mobilised special forces and tactical teams to […]
Okpebholo presents N939.8bn, Idris, Oborevwori sign budgets
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, presented a N939.85bn 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged the Budget of Hope and Growth, […]
Jobberman urges youth empowerment
Jobberman Nigeria has championed empowering Nigerian youths, as it projected that the country’s remote workforce could grow to almost 50 […]
Petrol battlefield: ICPC plans NMDPRA boss probe after Dangote petition
The Nigerian oil and gas sector has been thrown into fresh controversy as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related […]
Startups showcase innovative solutions for insurance
The Nigerian Insurers Association has unveiled four innovators as finalists to pitch their solutions to insurers, investors, and industry leaders […]
US adds Nigeria to travel restriction list
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a proclamation further restricting entry to the United States for nationals from countries deemed […]
Tinubu, NJC, Bauchi mourn as ex-CJN Muhammad dies in S’Arabia
President Bola Tinubu and Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Judicial Council, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Tuesday, […]
Compliance Institute inducts 1,247
The Compliance Institute, Nigeria, has inducted 1,247 compliance professionals at its ninth Induction and Investiture Ceremony, as regulators and industry […]
Arts Council England is blasted for prioritising woke box-ticking over developing the arts
Arts Council England has been accused of abandoning artistic excellence in favour of bureaucratic box-ticking after a damning review found […]
KIFC marks five years with a new growth strategy
Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) has entered a new chapter – one defined not only by proving its potential, but […]
Thoughtful ways to gift and give back this festive season
The festive season is here, and, like every year, giving and receiving gifts brings excitement and sets the mood for […]
Special counsel searches Kim Gi-hyeon’s home, office in handbag probe
The special counsel team led by Min Joong-ki, investigating various allegations involving former first lady Kim Keon-hee, conducted a seizure […]
Yes, really! 2025 was the UK’s sunniest year ever on record
It may not feel like it as we approach the shortest day of the year on Sunday – but 2025 […]
When visions converge: Ethiopian and Indian leadership in Addis Ababa
Yordanos D. The afternoon of December 16, 2025, was crisp and clear over Addis Ababa. As Indian Prime Minister Narendra […]
Solar dryers rebuilding Kenya’s groundnut trade
By Milliam Murigi Emukule Calistus, from Akichelesit village, Teso-North Constituency, Busia County, has been a groundnut farmer for more than […]
Kenya turns to genome editing to boost food security
By Milliam Murigi As climate change tightens its grip on Kenya’s food system, a new report shows that the country […]
AUDA-NEPAD leads multi-country validation of genome editing findings
By Milliam Murigi Experts from 16 African countries are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, to validate the findings of the […]
RMAFC convenes national stakeholders’ discourse to drive effective implementation of Nigeria Tax Act 2025
Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin Lagos — The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, has organised a two-day National Stakeholders’ Discourse on […]
High cost of tomatoes, onions to spoil Christmas soup for households
Households should brace for higher food costs, especially for vegetables, this Christmas season, as dryness intensifies across the country. Although […]
AYCC 2025 successfully held at Dominican Convent
This was a record turnout in this chess tournament.Zimbabwe got the hosting rights from Algeria who were supposed to be […]
CBN tightens rules as digital transactions surge
As digital transactions surge nationwide, the Central Bank of Nigeria is tightening regulations to safeguard consumers, strengthen systems, and steer […]
Politics without street credibility
Nigeria’s political landscape is getting a little bit scarier as opposition politicians and their parties seem to be losing ground […]
2027: ADC, state chairmen lock horns over congress
Tensions are rising within the African Democratic Congress as the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, and the Forum of State […]
NLC protest against insecurity in Nigeria
Several media channels (News Central TV, Daily Trust, Rapid 96.5 FM, Umuahia and Metro 97.7 FM, Lagos) have interviewed me […]
Reps query CBN over alleged N5.2tn unremitted funds
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to conclude an ongoing […]
Court gives NDDC 90 days to publish forensic audit report
The Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has ordered the Niger Delta Development Commission to publish its forensic […]
Adeleke: Dancing on a political tightrope
With his former and even new party in crisis, federal power aligned against him and new political alliances forming, Osun […]
Drivers benefit from UBA’s $100m Lagos vehicle scheme
United Bank for Africa has entered into a $100m partnership with the Lagos State Government and LagRide to finance vehicles […]
Tinted permit: NBA moves against IG on Jan 2 crackdown
The Nigerian Bar Association has warned that it will be forced to initiate committal proceedings against the Inspector General of […]
Buhari: Power came at the price of a spartan soldier’s soul
I am going to start this piece on a controversial note. The day Buhari decided to enter partisan politics, murky […]
MRS begins N739/litre petrol sales, PETROAN kicks
Some MRS filling stations in Lagos on Tuesday dropped the price of petrol to N739 per litre, triggering long queues […]
Workers suffer historic squeeze despite easing inflation – NLC
Nigeria’s workers are dealing with what the Nigeria Labour Congress describes as the most severe financial squeeze in the country’s […]
South-West: Make state police count
NIGERIA’S South-West governors have spoken with unusual urgency. Rising insecurity, once a distant murmur, has rolled ominously into the region’s […]
Blackout looms as gas shortfall hits power stations
– Gas pipeline vandalism cuts power generation – NISO Nigerians may celebrate the Yuletide in darkness if the Federal Government […]
Tinubu’s anticlimactic ambassadorial list
AFTER two years of navigating a self-imposed wilderness in the complex world of international diplomacy, Nigeria is set to send […]
Rivers emergency: S’Court verdict, incentive for constitutional tyranny, says ADC
The African Democratic Congress has described the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming the President’s power to suspend elected governors and state […]
Trump expands US travel ban and restrictions to include another 20 countries
The clampdown affects people seeking to travel to the US as visitors as well as those hoping to emigrate there […]
Buhari at 83: Reflections
HE would have turned 83 years old on December 17, 2025. But he left five months earlier. President Muhammadu Buhari […]
Police warn mental health call-outs are ‘unsustainable’
Senior officers at Police Scotland say the force remains under unsustainable pressure from mental health incidents, despite a slight reduction […]
Full list: Trump restricts US entry for Nigeria, 23 other countries
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced expanded entry restrictions on foreign nationals from 24 countries, citing “demonstrated, persistent, and severe […]
Might is not right: Why selective justice undermines credibility
For months, Rwanda has stood at the centre of renewed international accusations that it backs the AFC/M23 rebel movement in […]
AFC/M23, Uvira, and the discipline of power
In eastern DR Congo, where power is usually measured by how long a force can hold territory, the most consequential […]
German politicians decry Russia labeling DW ‘undesirable’
The German government media commissioner and others told PasarModern.comRussia was “afraid” of free expression and a free press. This followed […]
Hollywood studio boss who bet big on the brink of losing everything amid Netflix and Paramount war
Hollywood mogul Michael Hackman, once riding high on massive studio investments, now faces a potentially catastrophic blow amid the industry […]
Morocco 2025: Egypt’s Pharaohs edge Super Eagles 2-1 in tough duel
The Pharaohs of Egypt edged the Super Eagles 2-1 in an international friendly played at the Cairo Stadium on Tuesday, […]
Rob Reiner’s son Nick facing 2 counts of murder in the killing of his parents
The director and his wife were found dead from apparent stab wounds in their home, in a case that stunned […]
China grid-equipment maker Sieyuan eyes Hong Kong listing after 665% surge
Sieyuan plans to issue new H shares equal to up to 15 per cent of its outstanding stock, as the […]
Phone-screen journalism emerges in National Assembly
Among photojournalists, covering the National Assembly is considered a “harsh terrain.” Schedules are tight, and dozens of people crowd into […]
Madagascar’s unfinished revolution – Can a youth uprising break the country’s political curse?
In Madagascar, a youth-led revolt has toppled a president and ushered in a military-led transition. Whether this moment becomes a […]
Guns: How Australia’s tightening laws compare globally
Australia’s governments are poised to further tighten what are already some of the world’s most restrictive gun ownership laws. Its […]
Ministry of Unification’s US coordination struggles amid internal conflicts
As U.S. President Donald Trump’s potential direct contact with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his planned visit to China […]
Cross-cultural harmony: Africa’s tried and tested wisdom for building innovative, high-performing organisations
In today’s global economy, workplaces resemble vibrant mosaics. We have pieces of different cultures, languages, and traditions coming together to […]
Sexual harassment victims can sue employer, court says
Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace can sue their employer instead of the offending worker, the Employment and Labour […]
Chinese firms to share excess Mau road toll fees with state
The Chinese road firms lined up to build and operate the Rironi–Mau Summit toll road will share excess revenues with […]
How HR can gain the visibility and recognition it deserves
At a recent end-of-year staff celebration, a truth about workplace dynamics revealed itself. In preparation for the event, the HR […]
From third to first world status in 15 years
Two related ideas featured prominently at a gathering of 300 educationists in Laikipia last Monday. When asked about their vision […]
Kenya needs infrastructure, sovereign funds to accelerate economic growth
Post the Gen-Z uprising, the systematic actions taken by this administration, through a range of innovative fiscal policies, has realised […]
How NSSF new rates will shrink payslips next year
Workers will pay up to Sh2,160 extra to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) from February, weakening their purchasing power.This […]
Treasury eyes restructuring to unlock Sh137bn owed by water utilities, agencies
The National Treasury is considering restructuring billions of shil-lings in loans owed by water services providers after years of near-total […]
Ruto contradicts ministry, rejects clinker tax repeal
President William Ruto has ruled out repeal of a levy on importation of clinker, a key input for cement production, […]
Building Kenya’s private sector resilience in 2026
Kenya enters 2026 with a cautiously optimistic economic outlook, but also with a sharper-than-ever need for resilience. The World Bank […]
Telcos eye fraud fight boost on new biometric rule
As the controversial SIM card registration rules are enforced, telecommunication companies could find a silver lining in the use of […]
Four Bomet KTDA factories set for split in efficiency drive
Four Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) managed factories in the South Rift Region will be split into autonomous entities within […]
Meet Kenya’s festive pit grill masters
Have you ever noticed how the festive season has a special way of turning simple moments into unforgettable memories? The […]
2,453 individuals splashed Sh39bn in Safaricom bond
About 2,453 wealthy individuals offered Safaricom Sh39.9 billion for the concluded green bond in a span of 11 days, reflecting […]
Year of pivoting: Our 2025 career turning points
In 2025, quitting stopped being a dramatic mic drop and became a calculated career move. Across different industries, some professionals […]
Kenya progressing in labour mobility reforms
In recent years, the government has intensified efforts to expand employment opportunities for Kenyan workers abroad while ensuring their safety, […]
N5.2trn debt: Reps issue deadline for reconciliation of CBN accounts
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has set 19th January 2026 as the deadline for the Central Bank […]
New tax laws will benefit poor, low income earners, small businesses — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that the new tax law would benefit the poor, low-income earners, and entrepreneurs. Tinubu, […]
The best blue Christmas deals on market by Momo right now
The Blue Christmas promo on Market by MoMo has arrived with discounts that make Christmas shopping feel exciting again. Prices […]
Lee Tae-young becomes South Korea’s first female lawyer
‘Lee Tae-young, the first female judge.’ The Chosun Ilbo on July 3, 1953, reported the birth of South Korea’s first […]
Government says firm on poll schedule while parties urge delay
Kathmandu, Dec. 16 — Amid informal requests from political parties and a prominent Gen Z leader to postpone the March […]
White House chief Susie Wiles labels Trump ‘alcoholic personality’
Significant repercussions are occurring in U.S. political circles over the Vanity Fair interview with White House Chief of Staff Susie […]
WBLA stars – what they do off the basketball courts
The best 12 teams on the continent this year have been battling at the Prince Abdallah Al Faisal Sports Hall […]
Thick ‘radiation’ fog creeping across California sparks reports of mysterious health issues
A dense cloud of ‘radiation fog’ has blanketed California’s Central Valley for weeks, coinciding with reports of respiratory symptoms among […]
Agbado-Oke Odo chairman accused of breaking court seals on disputed property
Akin Kuponiyi The Olubunmi Chieftaincy Family from Alimosho in Lagos State has petitioned the Lagos State Commissioner of Police against […]
Pub refuses to show World Cup due to ‘over the top noise’ and ‘customers getting drenched in beer’
Do YOU have a story?Email Sam.Lawley@PasarModern.com.co.uk A football phobic boozer is refusing to show next summer’s World Cup due to concerns […]
Trump’s Ice Maiden finally cracks: Wiles in damage control after sparking disaster for the president
Sign up for our US Editor’s Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusives White House Chief of Staff Susie […]
Mike Sonko rethinks his offer to defend Climax bus driver after Cyrus Jirongo’s death, gives condition
Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko initially backed bus driver Tyrus Kamau after the crash that killed ex-MP Cyrus Jirongo, but […]
Tax acts: Dino Melaye threatens to sue NASS over VAT provisions
A legal practitioner and former senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Senator Dino Melaye, has threatened to institute […]
Adhere to borrowing guidelines for debt sustainability, DMO urges state Govts
Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Ms. Patience Oniha, has called on state governments, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), […]
NELFUND loans to Nigerian students hit N154.4bn in 18 months
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Tuesday disclosed that it has disbursed a total of ₦154,373,551,374.00 in loans to […]
AFCON 2025: Comparing cost of Morocco stadiums to Talanta Stadium in Nairobi
Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations from Sunday, December 21, across nine world-class stadiums in six cities […]
Grim discovery in search for internet star missing while climbing California’s highest mountain
A body has been discovered on California’s highest mountain one month after an internet star went missing while climbing the […]
Nepal’s support system fails women survivors of psychological abuse
Kathmandu, Dec. 16 — year-old Priti from Kathmandu finally decided to leave her marriage, it was not because of bruises […]
Benin’s failed coup and the future of African democracy
By Kingsley MOGHALU The coup attempt in the small West African country of Benin underscores the increasing fragility of democracy […]
Reps give CBN deadline to reconcile N5.2tn unremitted operating surplus
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to conclude an ongoing […]
Bab Chaaba, the historic gateway of Safi’s worst floods since the 1600s
Safi’s deadly floods this week mirror centuries of historical accounts describing torrents repeatedly entering the old medina through Bab Chaaba, […]
What’s behind Verstappen’s Mercedes GT3 Estoril test?
It came as a big surprise when Max Verstappen took to the Estoril circuit in Portugal on Tuesday aboard a […]
Arctic has hottest year ever recorded, as climate impacts cascade
The region is warming far faster than the global average due to a phenomenon known as ‘Arctic Amplification’ The Arctic […]
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire and Corus International sign a collaboration agreement to strengthen support for agricultural cooperatives in West Africa
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire and Corus International announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening the development, […]
Farmers protest ‘unfair’ selection
Discrepancies and dissatisfaction overshadowed this year’s National Agriculture Fair in Nimba County, as several leading farmers protested what they described […]
Sunu Assurances Liberia MD elected chairman of ECOWAS Brown Card Council of Bureaux
In a historic achievement for Liberia and the West African insurance sector, Habib Dia, Managing Director of SUNU Assurances Liberia […]
Palala Health Center becomes regional oxygen hub
Palala Health Center in Bong County has been transformed into a major regional oxygen hub following the formal handover of […]
Thinker’s Village launches watch team to tackle robbery, drug abuse
Residents of the Thinker’s Village Community have taken a decisive step in strengthening community safety with the official launch of […]
More women in UK having caesarean sections than natural births for first time
C-sections have become the most common form of birth in England after overtaking ‘natural’ births for the first time. Some […]
Excellence repeated: Zenith Bank Ghana emerges bank of the year once more
Accra, Dec. 16, GNA – Zenith Bank Ghana has been named Bank of the Year – Ghana at the 2025 […]
Kakamega bride who lost parents, 8 relatives in accident after attending her wedding speaks
A Kakamega bride exclusively described to PasarModern.com.co.ke the last moments before her family died in a road crash in the […]
Beyond Abu Trica: Are banks failing as gatekeepers of financial integrity?
By: Michael DARKO, PhD, The recent disclosure by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) that a Ghanaian national, popularly […]
Safe online shopping practices: Protect yourself this holiday season
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the rush to find the perfect gifts online. While the convenience […]
Customer service: The missing ingredient in our businesses
By Fiifi NETTEY In many Ghanaian businesses today, customer service feels more like a privilege than a service. Instead of […]
KGL’s resilience, impact in 2025: A remarkable benchmark for corporate Ghana
By Razak Kojo OPOKU (PhD) Many private corporate organisations are unable to survive in their industry after being subjected to […]
Pest control briefing with Selassie Tettey
Protecting people, productivity, and profit As we draw the curtains on another year of economic highs, market volatility, and rising […]
Beyond Farmers’ Day, let’s continue to ‘Eat Ghana’ to secure the future
By Dr. Nana Ama OPPONG – DUAH We all celebrated Farmers’ Day earlier this month under the theme, “Feed Ghana, […]
Labour finally gets its workers’ rights laws through Parliament as peers end long battle over bill
New workers’ rights laws were finally passed by Parliament today after the House of Lords ended its long battle over […]
Universities have given vice chancellors bumper pay rises and bonuses despite tuition fees rising
Universities have given vice chancellors bumper pay rises and bonuses despite tuition fees rising to ease their financial woes. Annual […]
Reps seek improved internship opportunities for nursing, radiography graduates
The House of Representatives has urged relevant regulatory agencies and government ministries to expand internship opportunities for graduates of Nursing […]
Reps begin probe into Nigeria’s drug abuse rate
The House of Representatives on Tuesday commenced a comprehensive investigation into Nigeria’s increasing rate of drug abuse, pledging to hold […]
EU carmakers to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035 as full combustion engine ban scrapped
European Union-based carmakers will need to comply with a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from 2035, instead of the 100% […]
Yuletide: Police dismiss bandits’ attack threats, assure Nigerians of safety
… crack down on criminals nationwide, uncover weapons As the yuletide season approaches, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) high command […]
Ondo’s renewed hope coordinator rallies support for Tinubu’s reforms
The Director-General and Ondo State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Victor Olabimtan, has called on Nigerians, especially the […]
ASUP demands urgent overhaul of polytechnic education, re-elects Kpanja as president
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has warned that Nigeria’s worsening technical skills gap will persist unless Polytechnics are […]
ADC to Supreme Court: Your ruling on emergency rule endangers federalism, democracy
…Accuses apex court of creating a constitutional tyrant The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Supreme Court of creating […]
Hispanic restaurant owner sues city of Chicago for denying him permit because he’s not black
Sign up for our US Editor’s Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories A Hispanic restaurant owner is […]
Myanmar: Rakhine state in dire straits as conflict rages on
As Myanmar’s military loses ground, Rakhine state plunges into isolation, ethnic strife, and a humanitarian crisis that threatens regional stability. […]
Broken records, a half-point break, and Senna’s first win: Five of F1’s most dramatic Portuguese GPs
In a somewhat surprising turn, Portugal will make a return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027; the Algarve International […]
Why is it so warm in the UK? Confused Brits question the strangely balmy December weather
A strange wave of warm weather has left Britons sweltering in their winter coats and switching off the heating. As […]
Euronews Tech Talks: The podcast unravelling the big questions shaping Europe’s digital landscape
From AI regulation and digital sovereignty to blockchain and net neutrality, we delve into the big questions shaping Europe’s digital […]
Jiji clinches East Africa’s best e-commerce platform award for second time
Jiji was named East Africa’s Best E-Commerce Platform at the 2025 Digitally Fit Awards for the second time Jiji Kenya […]
Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after death of director, wife Michele
London, Dec 15, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Rob Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested following the death of the Hollywood […]
Mobile money boom: What comes after payments?
By Joseph BENSON Ghana’s mobile-money revolution has reshaped how households and businesses transact, save and access basic financial services; yet, […]
Accreditation, equivalence, and institutional memory: Re-examining Ghana’s foreign doctorate debate through policy, precedent, and due process
By Samuel Lartey(Prof) Beyond the Headline In late 2024 and into 2025, public discourse in Ghana became sharply animated by […]
Africa must build self-sufficient market to break cycle of poverty: AfCFTA secretary-general on maiden podcast series
The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat,\xa0 Wamkele Mene has re-emphasised that building an integrated continental […]
Treasure of dreams
The crisp breath of winter carries a tender romance, as the shimmering glow of festive lights casts a spell that […]
From Mongolia’s mines to the mountaintop: Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu on his unlikely rise to ONE Championship gold
When Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu returned to Mongolia from Bangkok with the ONE Championship bantamweight MMA world title in his hands, the […]
One Bangkok presents ‘The Empire of ONE’ – A grand New Year’s Eve countdown 2026
One Bangkok is preparing to host its spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration, the ‘One Bangkok Countdown Celebration 2026: The Empire […]
Breaking: Dangote petitions ICPC, demands arrest of NMDPRA boss over corruption allegations
The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has submitted a petition against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and […]
M-Sport hands Armstrong WRC drive alongside McErlean for 2026
European Rally Championship title runner-up Jon Armstrong will join Josh McErlean as part of a new-look M-Sport Ford World Rally […]
Premier League strikers with best goal-to-game ratio in history: Where does Haaland rank?
The Premier League has been home to some of the most prolific forwards of all time, but who is statistically […]
Susie Wiles: Trump’s chief of staff talks ‘retribution’ quest, Epstein, Maduro in Vanity Fair
Susie Wiles criticised Pam Bondi’s handling of the Epstein case, defended Trump’s policies, and offered insight into his retribution campaign […]
Fears of fresh Birmingham bin strikes chaos as unions plot ‘megapicket’ in the new year
Birmingham could be hit by more union chaos in the New Year as Left-wing groups plan a ‘mega-picket’ in support […]
Lee government shifts from pacemaker to peacemaker role
The Lee Jae-myung government is showing signs of shifting from a ‘pacemaker’ role—supporting U.S. President Trump’s North Korea policy—to a […]
Colonel Park’s grandson condemns history distortion, fights merit revocation
“Even those who distort history must know what the truth is.” The voice of Retired Army Major General Park Chul-gyun […]
Earthquake swarm strikes California as officials warn of 72% chance of the ‘Big One’ hitting
California has been rattled by multiple earthquake swarms over the past four days, with the latest hitting on Tuesday. The […]
Democratic Party revises insurrection trial bill amid constitutional concerns
The Democratic Party of Korea’s decision on the 16th to revise its original bill to establish a dedicated insurrection trial […]
People Power Party recommends suspension for pro-Han member’s remarks
The People Power Party’s Party Audit Committee recommended on the 16th that former Supreme Council member Kim Jong-hyeok face a […]
Hawaii votes to change its name after a year of discourse and locals are not happy
Hawaii has officially voted to change its name after a year of discussions, marking a significant step toward greater cultural respect. […]
Unification Church lobbying Busan politicians for Korea-Japan tunnel
Yun Young-ho, former head of the Unification Church’s world headquarters, stated in a testimony to Min Joong-ki’s special counsel team […]
Hometown love donation surpasses 10 billion won, aiding local recovery
This year, the amount raised through the “Hometown Love Donation System” has surpassed 10 billion Korean won. This is the […]
Urban heat island splits snow, rain in capital
On the 13th, in the afternoon, the Gwacheon Tunnel connecting Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, to Yangjae, Seoul. Until entering the tunnel, […]
Police address NBA’s claims over court order on tinted glass policy
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that no court order prevented it from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, calling […]
Nigerians are scared to invest in real estate due to insecurity — Akinrinade
Dr Oluwatoba Akinrinade, Treasurer, Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Oyo State chapter, is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, […]
Suicide bomber kills five soldiers in Borno
A suicide bomber has reportedly killed five soldiers in the Pulka area of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. […]
2027 election already concluded, 26 assembly tickets in my pocket – Akwa Ibom speaker
A group affiliated with the APC in Akwa Ibom has condemned the speaker’s comments as being insensitive and undemocratic. The […]
Iraq remains off-limits to Nepali workers despite thousands living there
Kathmandu, Dec. 16 — Iraq remains legally closed to Nepali workers, with the Department of Foreign Employment keeping the country […]
Female solo traveller reveals what it was like to be the first person to walk length of Saudi Arabia
A female solo traveller who recently became the first documented person to walk the entire length of Saudi Arabi has […]
As reefs vanish, assisted coral fertilization offers hope in the Dominican Republic
Oxygen tank strapped to his back, Michael del Rosario moves his fins delicately as he glides along an underwater nursery […]
5 teachers expose man who allegedly conned them out of over KSh 15m in love scam: “He even engaged us”
Detective Jane Mugoh spoke exclusively with PasarModern.com.co.ke about a suspected well-orchestrated scam involving newly employed teachers The victims recounted being […]
Protecting the game: Fighting piracy to keep African football alive
As the continent prepares for the opening match of the 35th TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between Morocco […]
Emergency powers: S’Court judgment dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy, says ADC
The African Democratic Congress has described the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming the President’s power to suspend elected governors and state […]
GB News apologises for repeating online conspiracy theory that Meghan Markle’s mother was in prison
A GB News presenter has apologised to Meghan Markle’s mother Doria Ragland for falsely claiming on live TV that she had a spell […]
Regime promised STEM support, expands lawyers’ livelihoods instead
The term “trial appeal” is difficult to understand even when read in Chinese character. While not an official legal term, […]
The logic behind election violence in Uganda
By Agaba Muzoora Since the restoration of electoral politics in Uganda in 1996, the country has held six presidential elections, […]
What is the Grinch? Scientist imagines dissecting him – and reveals the animals he most resembles
He’s the unique grumpy green creature born from Dr Seuss’s imagination – but a scientist has now figured out which animals […]
Bauchi govt, UNICEF collaborate to upgrade 11 PHCs
Eleven Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across nine LGAs of Bauchi State have been selected for complete upgrades for effective and […]
Druking investigation’s legacy haunts police
The police have rarely investigated government corruption in power. Beyond their investigative capabilities, they have always been suspected of merely […]
Spain launches €60 monthly public transport pass: Which other European countries offer one?
Spain has just announced it will launch a national public transport pass for a monthly fee of €60. Users can […]
President Lee’s proposed halting of South Korea-US training: Sacrificing security for what?
It is like a candle in the wind. Next year’s South Korea-U.S. joint training is in a precarious state, swaying […]
Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up
On a recent December day, Mark Latino and a handful of his workers spun sheets of vinyl into tinsel for […]
A timeline of Trump’s fights with media, including the BBC and Jimmy Kimmel
President Donald Trump’s contentious relationship with news organizations has led to a host of disputes and legal battles, the latest […]
How a Trump Media deal with a crypto firm exposes potential conflicts of interest
Crypto.com was under siege. For more than a year, the firm had been investigated by President Joe Biden’s Democratic administration, […]
Lawyer raises concern over police intervention in a debt recovery suit
Akin Kuponiyi An admiralty lawyer Barrister Nelson Otaji who is a counsel to a limited liability company EBENCO GLOBAL LINK […]
Understanding the core principles behind Private Jewel Fitness
Fitness has become a major part of many people’s lives, but not everyone feels confident stepping into a gym or […]
AI language models duped by poems
A new study has shown that prompts in the form of poems confuse AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude […]
Make the lithium deal better
By Sheela Adoma Sakyi OPPONG\xa0 Luckily we have lithium in Ghana. The importance of lithium in an era of energy […]
Orange Romania’s 5G bet: Why network leadership still matters
In a telecom market shaped by economic pressure, fierce competition, and rapidly evolving consumer habits, Orange Romania is betting heavily […]
Defending Europe’s eastern flank is an ‘immediate priority’, EU leaders declare
Defending Europe’s eastern flank is an ‘immediate’ priority for the European Union in the face of the threat posed by […]
Court did not stop tinted glass enforcement – police
The Nigeria Police Force has said that no court order restrained it from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, describing […]
Okpebholo presents ₦939.85bn budget to Edo Assembly
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, presented a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, christened the Budget of Hope […]
Why Juncadella believes Hypercar adaptation is quick ahead of WEC 2026
Genesis signing Daniel Juncadella insists a professional GT driver like him only needs one day to get up to speed […]
When there are no rules, arrests fill the gap in Morocco’s influencer economy
Moroccan authorities have detained a number of prominent online influencers, among them streamer Ilyas El Malki and the influencer known […]
Uganda, Syria deepen bilateral ties, plan fully fledged embassies
What you need to know: Minister Okello Oryem said though the two have never had diplomatic missions, they […]
Nicki Minaj’s political transformation: from critic to Trump supporter
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu Nicki Minaj, who was once a staunch critic of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, called Melania Trump “brainless” […]
The surprising revival of physical media: Why collectors are flocking back to DVDs and CDs
Dan Levine loves watching his guests light up when they see his DVD-lined bookcases and drawers in his Brooklyn apartment. […]
A Christmas miracle: Pet reunited with owner after nearly five years
Nearly five years after her rescue dog disappeared, Patricia Orozco still thought about Choco every day. “I still talked about […]
How the battle against Asian scam networks went global
Governments are freezing assets and imposing sanctions on scam hubs across Southeast Asia, but experts warn fragmented efforts fall short […]
Farmers and politics threaten to put EU’s free-trade deal with South America on ice
France is throwing up a last-minute obstacle to a massive trans-Atlantic trade deal between the 27-country European Union and the […]
US Army names 2 Iowa National Guard members killed in attack in Syria
The two Iowa National Guard members killed in a weekend attack in Syria that the U.S. military blamed on the […]
The Sudan-South Sudan relationship conundrum
by Ahmed Yaqoub The current era in the lives of the two countries, North and South, arguably represents one of […]
