The former schoolteacher was born on 29 May 1926 in Saint-Louis in the country's north and served as president from 2000 to 2012

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda and France are entering a new phase of relations marked by renewed trust and expanding cooperation across key sectors.

[Nile Post] The government has expressed concern that misinformation about Ebola is preventing some learners from attending school, despite assurances that no education institutions have been ordered to close.

Freight forwarders at Seme border call for an urgent review of the vehicle import restriction, citing business collapse and job losses since 2016. Read More: https://punchng.com/freight-forwarders-urge-review-of-import-restriction/

Federal Government reports a significant drop in repeat offenders, from 11,616 in 2023 to 1,382 in 2025, due to ongoing prison reforms in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/fewer-ex-convicts-are-returning-to-prison-as-reforms-show-results-fg/

[New Zimbabwe] CHINESE nationals who devastated parts of Haroni River through illegal riverbed mining have fled and left their Rusitu Valley camp empty after being exposed in a collaborative investigation by NewZimbabwe.com and the Information for Development Trust (IDT).

Alimosho LG boss warns residents about fake security alerts and unverified information, urging caution to prevent panic and ensure public safety in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/fake-security-alerts-threaten-public-safety-alimosho-lg-boss-warns/

Peter Obi defends Pastor Adeboye amid social media attacks, urging Nigerian youths to resist ethnic and religious divisions and focus on national unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-defends-pastor-adeboye-warns-against-ethnic-division/

[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned that it will take firm action against anyone who incites violence, threatens public order or disrupts normal activities as Parliament prepares to deliberate on Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3).

SA’s top law enforcement structure has issued the strongest rebuke yet by authorities to those inciting xenophobic violence across South Africa. Critics say that without arrests and a shift in the government’s narrative, little will change.

Nigerian Police have arrested Ifechukwu Dennis, the originator of an AI-generated voice note impersonating President Tinubu. Get the full story on the arre Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspect-behind-doctored-tinubu-voice-note/

Watch video of the crowd gathered after the abduction of former Minister Adebayo Adelabu’s sister and her twin children in Ibadan. Get details on the incid Read More: https://punchng.com/video-crowd-gathers-after-adelabus-sister-twin-childrens-abduction-in-ibadan/

The world of music lost one of its most-beloved voices on Tuesday, June 2, when two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson died at the age of 75. Surrounded by his family, Bryson died just days after suffering a stroke, leaving a legacy that stretches across five extraordinary decades of music. “We are tremendously moved by the outpouring of love, prayers and support from fans, friends and colleagues around the world,” his family said in a statement. “His legacy an

[Premium Times] The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a claim circulating on social media that the schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota communities in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State had been rescued.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Japan has commended Ethiopia for the successful conduct of its 7th General Election, praising the efforts of the country's electoral authorities and the active participation of citizens in the democratic process.

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) calls for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation, citing his failure to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/prp-asks-tinubu-to-resign-over-rising-insecurity/

The House of Representatives advises veteran boxer Bash Ali to seek private funding for his Guinness World Record boxing dream, ruling out government finan Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-back-bash-alis-guinness-boxing-dream-rule-out-government-funding/

Ogun State Government dismisses invasion rumours by Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram, assuring residents of robust security measures and vigilance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-no-invasion-threat-security-agencies-on-alert/

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released from the remainder of his prison sentence under a royal pardon, the country’s justice minister told reporters on Wednesday.

The Federal Government assures Nigerians of ongoing efforts to safely rescue pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo and Borno states, making their return a to Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promises-safe-rescue-of-abducted-oyo-borno-pupils/