February 05
Nigeria: Man Arraigned Over Theft of Speaker, Amplifier in Ekiti
Daily Trust
The Ekiti State Police Command has arraigned 21-year-old Femi Mustapha before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate's Court over the alleged theft of a loudspeaker and an amplifier. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Two Suspects, Foil Kidnapping in Edo
Daily Trust
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged kidnapping and successfully foiled a separate kidnapping operation in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Bill - Senate Rejects Electronic Transmission of Results
Daily Trust
The Senate yesterday rejected a proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill 2026, that sought to make the electronic transmission of election… Read more »
Somalia: Erdogan Reiterates Rejection of Israel's Recognition of Somaliland
Shabelle
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday reiterated his rejection of Israel's recognition of Somaliland, saying any decision regarding Somalia's future must reflect the… Read more »
Sudan: Interview - Investigating the Downfall of El Fasher, Sudan [interview]
HRW
Laetitia Bader, Human Rights Watch's deputy Africa director, and Jean-Baptiste Gallopin, senior Crisis and Conflict advisor, traveled to eastern Chad in mid-December 2025 where… Read more »
South Africa: Umlazi Old Age Home Faces Power Cuts and Medicine Shortages
Health-e
Elderly residents at Ekhanana Old Age Home in Durban's Umlazi township are facing a growing health and safety crisis after the facility was left without electricity and continues… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Recorded Highest Balance of Payments Surplus in 15 Years During Election Period-Ggoobi
Nile Post
Uganda recorded its highest balance of payments surplus in 15 years during the recent election period, defying historical trends that typically see economic instability and capital… Read more »
Kenya: Why I Quit Ruto's UDA for Gachagua's DCP - Havi
Capital FM
Westlands parliamentary hopeful and senior counsel Nelson Havi has defended his decision to quit the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying his exit was prompted by internal… Read more »
Libya: African Union Condemns Killing of Saïf Al-Islam Gaddafi, Calls for Calm and Accountability in Libya
Nile Post
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern following reports of the killing of Libyan political figure Saïf al-Islam… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Reform Is Policy, Not Politics
Premium Times
At this point, the national interest is best served by shifting focus from controversy to implementation, ensuring clarity, compliance, and public understanding. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos State Govt Announces Six-Week Traffic Diversion for Apongbon Bridge Repairs
Premium Times
The repair works on the Apongbon Bridge will commence on Thursday (today). Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood in Hollywood Unveils Three Films for 2026 Los Angeles Showcase
Premium Times
Founded in 2018 by Nigerian-American filmmaker Ose Oyamendan, Nollywood in Hollywood promotes Nigerian cinema through cultural exchange and international partnerships. Read more »
Nigeria: Four in 10 Cancers Worldwide Could Be Prevented, WHO Warns
Premium Times
A new global analysis shows that up to 40 per cent of cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing exposure to known risk factors. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates MD of Tantita Security, Chief Pondi, On Birthday
Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to Engr. Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi, Managing Director of Tantita Security Services and the Ibe Benimowei of… Read more »
Nigeria: Limit Us Team to Intelligence, Capacity Building Roles, Experts, CSOs Tell Federal Govt
Leadership
Security experts and Civil Society Organisations have asked the United States troops to limit engagement to intelligence support and the capacity of Nigerian troops to dislodge… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Rejects Mandatory E-Transmission of Election Results
Leadership
The Senate yesterday rejected a proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3 of the Electoral Act 2022 which sought to make the electronic transmission of election results… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. May Impose Stiffer Sanctions On Nigeria Over Continued Attacks On Christians - Congressman
Leadership
A United States Congressman, Chris Smith, has suggested that the US Government may impose sanctions and other economic penalties on the Nigerian government following the escalation… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Govt Confirms Terror Attack On Woro Community, Says 75 Killed
Premium Times
The Red Cross put the death toll at 162 as of Wednesday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Deployment of Army Battalion to Kwara After Terrorists Killed Scores
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu's words were conveyed in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, late Wednesday. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Inflation Drops to 3.8 Percent As Nigeria Struggles With Double-Digit Rates
Daily Trust
Ghana's inflation rate eased to 3.8 per cent year-on-year in January, extending its disinflation streak to 13 consecutive months and strengthening signs of price stability in the… Read more »
Kenya: Jubilee's Pauline Njoroge Declares Nairobi Governor Bid
Capital FM
Jubilee Party Organising Secretary Pauline Njoroge has revealed her intention to contest the Nairobi governor race. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Renews Assault On Wajir Leadership Over Sh200bn Devolution Funds
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on the leadership of Wajir County, questioning how nearly Sh200 billion in public funds disbursed since the… Read more »
Nigeria: 48 Hours of Carnage - Over 130 Lives Lost in 3 States
Daily Trust
More than 130 persons have been killed in attacks by gunmen at communities in Kwara, Katsina and Benue states within the last 48 hours. Read more »
South Africa: Private School Misleads Parents About Matric Accreditation
GroundUp
Parents say they were not consulted before 75 learners were transferred from Elshaddai Learning Academy to Lee Rand High School Read more »
South Africa: Basic Income Grant Policy Will Take Another Year At Least
GroundUp
Revised policy will be sent to Cabinet in March 2027 Read more »
