Elon Musk is poised to take Twitter private – here’s what that means for the company

The government must have the courage to prosecute those stealing crude oil and those vandalising the pipelines.

Many identified themselves as “change agents” who could influence people’s attitudes about waste. In this role, they said, they could...

It’s difficult to know how to assess Gorbachev given most of the things he set out to do didn’t actually...

Gorbachev was born in Privolnoye in southern Russia in 1931 and his family were victims of Stalinist repression.

Williams has won 23 grand slam singles titles, more than any other woman or man during the professional era, which...

Almost all major towns in Igboland have converts to Islam; and many more Igbo now know about Islam than was...

A large population of unskilled, economically unproductive, unhealthy and poorly educated young people is also a burden to society.

Hardly a week goes by without a report of a terrorist attack or cases of kidnap for ransom being reported...

As long as money can buy votes, the future of democracy is uncertain.

Investment in research into the molecular characteristics of these microorganisms would go a long way in disease control and management...

Improved mediation skills for local leaders can help prevent the escalation of disputes and break cycles of violence.

Technical innovation could make the textile sector more competitive – not only by improving cotton production but also by improving...

A court in Kano, northern Nigeria, recently convicted an atheist for making social media posts it found to be blasphemous...

"Odinga has a common touch that resonates with Kenyans who have felt locked out of the power matrix controlled by...

Actor Bruce Willis, 67, is “stepping away” from his career in film and TV after being diagnosed with aphasia, his...

Surveillance laws are failing to protect privacy rights: what we found in six African countries

It has been one year since massive #EndSARS protests swept over Nigeria.

Winning puts a global spotlight on Prof Gurnah, a writer who has often not been given full recognition by other...

 There has been a lot of focus on COVID-19 vaccine inequalities between high-income and low- and middle-income countries. For...

The capture of democratic political systems by private power networks is arguably the greatest threat to civil liberties and inclusive...

Some students noticed their teachers would dismiss their concerns or make excuses for students who teased Muslim students about 9/11.

"More than 70 White House personnel from offices including speechwriting, scheduling, communications, Oval Office operations and legislative affairs worked from...

Malnutrition has an overarching impact on the lives, future and productivity of Nigerian children.

Much remains to be done since cholera has not been conquered completely.