January 27
Nigeria: Tinubu Stepped On Metal, Stumbled but Didn't Fall in Turkiye - Presidency
This Day
The Presidency has defended the missed steps of President Bola Tinubu at the beginning of his official visit to Turkiye on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Sanitise Cosmetics Industry, Protect Public Health
Premium Times
She said the initiative became necessary due to the increasing circulation of harmful cosmetic products across the country, posing serious short and long term health risks to… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Say Social Media Addiction Can Lead to Mental Health Challenges
Premium Times
Ms Ibrahim emphasised that the challenges might eventually lead to suicidal ideations, low self-esteem, poor sleep, reduced attention, memory impairment and poor academic… Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Recorded 3.7m Human Rights Complaints in 2025
Premium Times
Only a tiny fraction of the 3.7 million human rights violation complaints were completely investigated. Read more »
Nigeria: Judicial Reforms - Tinubu Proposes Virtual Hearings, Increases Appeal Court Justices to 110
Premium Times
President Tinubu said the reforms are designed to improve professional efficiency and legal certainty in appellate practice in line with modern institutional standards. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Denies 64% School Funding Cut Claims
Scrolla
The Gauteng Department of Education denies reports that it cut funding to quintile five schools by 64% across the province. Gauteng faces a R444-million budget shortfall this… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Strikes Out Kanu's Application for Transfer From Sokoto Prison to Abuja
Premium Times
The court threw out the application for transfer of Mr Kanu's custody from Sokoto to Abuja after listening to Mr Kanu's legal aid council appointed lawyer on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout Hits Nigeria Again As Power Grid Collapses
This Day
Nigeria's national electricity grid collapsed again Tuesday, plunging the country into a nationwide blackout and marking the second system failure recorded in 2026 within one week. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Reaffirms Market Stability As PMs Price Increases to N839 Per Litre
This Day
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reaffirmed its commitment to market stability and uninterrupted nationwide supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) following a… Read more »
Nigeria: Our Security Cooperation With U.S. Strategic, Targets Counterterrorism - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has declared Nigeria's security cooperation with the United States as strategic, focusing on counterterrorism and civilian protection while respecting the… Read more »
Nigeria: NJC Urged to Investigate, Sanction Judges Allegedly Used By Politicians to Silence Opposition
This Day
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has been called on to investigate and subsequently sanction judges allegedly being used by politicians to target and silence opposition leaders… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Ends Controversy On Nigeria's Housing Gap, Committee Pegs Deficit At 15m Units
This Day
The National Housing Data Technical Committee set up by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has released new data indicating that Nigeria's housing deficit for… Read more »
Namibia: Minister James Sankwasa Faces Backlash Over Xenophobic Remarks to Journalist
Namibian
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has been criticised for the xenophobic remarks he made against The Namibian's Tracy Tafirenyika following an article the… Read more »
Uganda: Smooth Biometric Machines Performance in Wakiso Polls Raises Questions Among Voters
Nile Post
The smooth operation of Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs) during Tuesday's local government elections in Wakiso District has sparked debate among voters, many of whom… Read more »
Uganda: Court Orders Full Recount of Kalungu East Parliamentary Votes
Nile Post
The Masaka Grade One Chief Magistrate's Court has ordered a full recount of votes for the Kalungu East parliamentary seat, following an application by former minister Vincent… Read more »
Liberia: Legislators Withdraw Controversial Port Autonomy Bill
New Dawn
The National Legislature has notified the Executive Branch, through the Office of the President, of its decision to withdraw the contentious Port Autonomy Bill for further review… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$30.7m Road Deal Signals New Momentum in Liberia's Post-Conflict Infrastructure Drive
New Republic
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Uganda: Museveni to Inspect Biometric Voting As Low Turnout Marks Entebbe Local Government Polls
Nile Post
President Museveni is expected to visit a polling station at Children's Park in Division A, Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District, to assess the ongoing local government elections. Read more »
Malawi: Government Challenges COP30 Stakeholders to Support Climate Action
Nyasa Times
The Chief Secretary to the Government, Justin Adack Saidi, has challenged stakeholders, including private sector players, to take a more proactive role in addressing… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Approves ₦12bn for January Salaries of FCTA Workers, Says Blackmail Won't Move Him
Leadership
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he has approved January salaries for FCT Administration (FCTA) staff amounting to over ₦12… Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Denies Neglecting Wounded-in-Action Soldiers
Leadership
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied neglecting wounded-in-action soldiers and reaffirmed commitment to the welfare of its personnel. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Credits LPRC Leadership for Fuel Price Stability
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has highlighted the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) as a critical pillar in maintaining stability within Liberia's petroleum sector and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Plans Overhaul of Health Institutions, Transmits 24 Bills to Senate for Legislative Action
Leadership
The Senate has received the transmission of 24 health sector bills from President Bola Tinubu for legislative consideration, in line with Section 58(2) of the Constitution of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Stumbles, Regains Balance During Welcome Ceremony in Turkey
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, stumbled during a welcome ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, where he is on an official visit to strengthen bilateral relations between both nations. Read more »
Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu's State Visit to Turkey - the Quick Wins
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, arrived in Ankara, the state capital of Türkiye, to commence a historic state visit. On Tuesday, before a grand reception at the Presidential… Read more »
