German ‘chemical town’ fears impact of industrial decline

Audio By Vocalize German chemical giant BASF in Ludwigshafen, western Germany, on April 20, 2026.  [AFP] Germany’s industrial decline is taking a painful toll on communities that have long... Read more »

APC Primaries: Igariwey Denies Disqualification, Wins Ticket For Afikpo/Edda Federal Constituency • Channels Television

  The member representing the Afikpo/Edda Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Iduma Igariwey, has denied reports of his disqualification from the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 race in... Read more »

Africa: Barbados Pushes Mandatory Methane Financing Framework As African Parliaments Meet in Nairobi

Nairobi — Barbados Ambassador for Climate Change and Climate Vulnerable Forum representative Elizabeth Thompson has proposed exploring mandatory financing and legally binding mechanisms to compel countries to accelerate methane emissions reduction, warning... Read more »

Ogun Senator pushes digital governance bill, says Nigeria must modernise

Senator representing Ogun Central, Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, has said Nigeria must urgently reform its legal and governance systems to align with the realities of the global digital economy, warning that while the... Read more »

Kenya’s cybersecurity skills gap persists despite training efforts

Audio By Vocalize Organisations are increasingly shifting from reactive responses to preventive strategies against cyber threats. [Courtesy] A growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals with practical skills continues to hit the country... Read more »

APC Declares Wike Loyalists Winners in Rivers Primaries

The All Progressives Congress has declared results of the election primaries conducted in the 12 federal constituencies in Rivers State with Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule leading the... Read more »

Kenya: Wave of Staff Exits Looms At Deputy President’s Office Ahead of 2027 Elections

Nairobi — A wave of resignations is expected at the Office of the Deputy President as senior officials warn that dozens of staff members are preparing to leave public service ahead of... Read more »

Security analysts warn of possible retaliatory attacks after killing of ISIS deputy leader

Security experts have described the reported killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as a senior Islamic State commander operating within the West African and Sahel region, as a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism... Read more »

Kenya: Ndindi Nyoro Proposes VAT Cuts, Levy Removal to Lower Fuel Prices Below Sh190

Nairobi — Former House Budget Committee Chair Ndindi Nyoro has proposed an urgent three-pronged intervention to bring fuel prices below Sh190 per litre after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced... Read more »

Presidency, Military Clarify Identity Of Killed ISWAP Commander Al-Minuki • Channels Television

  The Presidency and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) have clarified reports surrounding the neutralisation of ISWAP commander Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, following public debate over claims that the same individual had been declared killed... Read more »