Nigerian leader’s pardon draws criticisms
During an event to mark the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s return to democracy, Tinubu pardoned the “Ogoni Nine,” including celebrated writer Ken Saro-Wiwa, and
UN peacekeeping chief in Congo meets M23 leaders
Mission head Bintou Keita met with Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Congo River Alliance that includes M23, and other representatives The head of the
South Africa’s flood toll hits over 80
A wall of water 10-13 feet high in places flowed out of the river, the head of the provincial government said, washing away victims
Cricket’s Flying Catches Grounded
As part of an important law revision, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), custodians of the Laws of Cricket, has confirmed a significant update to
Trump Bans Travel from 12 Nations
The 12 countries that were banned include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen….reports Asian Lite News
‘Never thought this day would come’
Kohli, who scored 43 off 35 balls in the final, was overcome with emotion as the moment he had chased for nearly two decades
180 Years of Indian Roots in Caribbean
The Indian Arrival Day is marked on 30th May, when the first ship ‘Fatel Razack’ carrying 225 Indian indentured workers reached the shores of
Ould Tah to head AfDB
Tah, a seasoned economist and development financier, will formally assume office on 1 September 2025, taking over from Nigeria’s Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Sidi Ould
Big pay bump for SA workers
The landmark move, which follows months of intense negotiations with trade unions, is expected to benefit millions of civil servants across national and provincial
Deadly floods ravage Nigeria
Triggered by torrential rains and the collapse of a nearby dam on May 28, 2025, the floods have submerged vast areas, destroyed infrastructure, and
