Fémi Adéola

  • Nigeria: Western Companies Replaced by Asian and Local Firms

    The Nigerian market, long dominated by major American and European multinationals, is undergoing a significant transformation. Facing soaring inflation, a depreciating currency, security issues, and electricity shortages, these Western companies are gradually exiting the country. In parallel, a clear rise of Asian and local businesses is reshaping Nigeria’s economic landscape.

  • Ghana: This Alarming Statistic on Child Labor

    The scourge of child labor in Africa remains a major concern, despite various international and local efforts to eradicate it. In West Africa, for example, children are often found in cocoa fields in Ivory Coast, while in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, they are sometimes involved in dangerous mining for precious minerals. These…

  • Nigeria: Tinubu Dismisses Senior Official

    Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has reshuffled the leadership of the Police Service Commission (PSC), marking a significant change within this entity. Solomon Arase, the then chairperson of the commission, has been removed from his position. He has been replaced by Hashimu Argungu, a retired deputy inspector general of police. This announcement was made by Ajuri…

  • Nigeria: Tinubu government orders federal airports to begin collecting toll fees

    The airport landscape of Nigeria is on the brink of a major change, with the recent announcement from the government led by President Bola Tinubu. Now, all users of the country’s federal airports will be required to pay toll fees at the gates, a decision that has been approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

  • Melinda Gates quit the Foundation she co-created with billionaire Bill Gates

    Melinda Gates, former wife of the renowned technology tycoon Bill Gates, has announced her departure from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a decision that marks the end of an era for one of the world’s most influential philanthropic organizations.

  • Nigeria: Meghan Markle criticized for dressing "inappropriately"

    The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, finds herself once again at the center of controversy, this time for her recent appearance during a school visit in Nigeria. Accompanied by her husband, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle was on a trip to Nigeria as part of a private three-day tour focused on raising awareness for the mental…

  • Kim Kardashian's mother reveals she has a tumor

    The fifth season of the famous reality show “The Kardashians” promises to be filled with drama, but it starts with a shocking revelation from Kris Jenner. In the latest trailer released on May 8th, Kris Jenner, often referred to as the “momager” of the Kardashian clan, gave her family a health update that left viewers…

  • Nigeria: Presidency defends Bola Tinubu and his son against accusations from opponent Atiku

    Recent allegations from political opponent Atiku Abubakar against President Bola Tinubu and his son Seyi Tinubu have prompted a robust response from the presidency. Accusing Tinubu of conflict of interest regarding the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway construction project, Atiku highlighted business ties between Tinubu and Gilbert Chagoury, the owner of construction company Hitech Construction Company.

  • Tinubu heads to France: the reasons behind a silent journey (Sahara Reporters)

    The discreet landing of Bola Tinubu in France has sparked numerous questions. While the Nigerian presidency remains silent regarding his whereabouts since the closure of the World Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia, speculation abounds about the motivations behind this trip.

  • Around 6,000 Migrants will be expel to Rwanda by the United Kingdom this year

    In an announcement that has sparked waves of debate and concern, a senior minister in the United Kingdom revealed on Tuesday that the country intends to deport nearly 6,000 migrants to Rwanda during the current year. This decision comes shortly after the British government outlined a new deportation plan aimed at deterring arrivals of migrants…