January 19
Nigeria: Pound to Naira Exchange Rate Today, January 19, 2026
The Nigerian Naira continues to experience a complex trading environment against the British Pound (GBP) as markets opened this Monday, January 19, 2026. Data from both the… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Beyond 57 Properties Linked to Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been busy since 2023, exposing alleged monumental fraud by top government officials. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's US Crude Oil Imports Rise to 42m Barrels in 10 Months
Nigeria's crude oil imports from the United States in the first 10 months of 2025 rose to more than 42 million barrels. Read more »
Nigeria: 62.5 Percent Rise in Electricity Sector Debt Threatens FG's N1.2trn Bond
Efforts by the Federal Government (FG) to address debts owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos) may be facing increasing challenges as the debt burden rose 62.5% to N6.5… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Forgery in UK Property Case - FG Files Criminal Charge Against Ozekhome
The Federal Government has filed a criminal charge against Mike Ozekhome, SAN, over alleged forgery and use of false documents in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom. Read more »
Nigeria: 52 Suspects Arrested in Ekpoma for Looting, Vandalism - - IGP
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed claims that police officers arrested peaceful protesters in Ekpoma, Edo State. Read more »
January 18
East Africa: Uganda's Museveni Wins Re-Election, Opposition Leader At Large
Veteran President Yoweri Museveni was declared the landslide winner of Uganda's presidential election on Saturday, extending his rule into a fifth decade after a contest marred by… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism Financing - Former Coas Lt Gen Faruk Files N1.5bn Defamation Suit Against Ali-Keffi, Others
Abuja -- Retired Lieutenant General (Dr) Faruk Yahaya, former Chief of Army Staff and Zarumman Sokoto, has filed a N1.5 billion defamation suit against Major General Danjuma Hamisu… Read more »
Nigeria: Umahi's Son Osborne, Picks APC Chairmanship Form in Ebonyi
Mr. Osborne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, has picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form to contest… Read more »
Nigeria: Retired CP Fatai Owoseni Honoured As Atunluse-Ilu Adini of Oyo State
The Nigeria Police Force has congratulated retired Commissioner of Police, Fatai A. Owoseni, on being conferred with the prestigious traditional title of Atunluse-Ilu Adini of Oyo… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses APC Suit Against Osiec Chair
A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo has dismissed a suit filed by the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, against the appointment of Barrister Hashim… Read more »
Nigeria: Cleric Warns of More Global Tension, Power Struggle
Nigeria-based prophetess, Bright Ndibunwa, has warned of escalating political power struggles, leadership battles, and shifting global alliances, saying some countries may soon be… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Trains Osun Council Chairmen On Transparency, Civil Engagement
Following autonomy granted local government administration in Nigeria, council chairmen in Osun State on Friday were trained on capacity building on implementing transparent policy… Read more »
Nigeria: Anticipate Renewed Drive for National Prosperity - Ojulari, Gceo, NNPC Limited
The Group Chief Executive Officer, GECO, of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the company's national mission, saying collective national prosperity shall be… Read more »
Nigeria: Row Over Oyo Rotational Council of Obas' Chair Deepens
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Nigeria: Vandalism - FG Commissions CCTV Centre for 2nd Niger Bridge
The Federal Government has commissioned a solar-powered Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Monitoring Centre for the 2nd Niger Bridge, marking a significant step toward strengthening… Read more »
Nigeria: You Need Diplomatic Tact to Run Two Homes!
For years, Kemi, a senior executive officer in one f the Federal ministries resisted attempts by her ministry to transfer her to the head office in Abuja. Pulling all the strings… Read more »
Nigeria: AFCON - Superiority of Motivation Over Compensation, By Tonnie Iredia
For a very long time, I had stopped watching matches involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the simple reason that the team always displayed uninspiring performance. Read more »
Nigeria: AFN Playing the Ostrich
In 1977 during the first tenure of Olusegun Obasanjo as a military Head of State, the government had issues with Fela Anikulapo-Kuti over his caustic criticisms of the regime. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Our Workforce Crisis Isn't About Skills, It's About Systems
Talent is Africa's biggest export but only if it's structured. Everywhere you look, young Africans are working remotely, freelancing, or migrating. This tells you talent isn't the… Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Minister Musa Lists Four Factors Hindering Nigeria's Security Efforts
As Nigeria continues to grapple with persistent security challenges across several regions, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has identified four… Read more »
Nigeria: AFCON 2025 - An Enchanting Story Begins Its Final Journey
The last time Morocco hosted the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 1988, it lost by a single goal in the semi-finals to eventual winners, Cameroon, who advanced to the final where… Read more »
Africa: Africa Should Watch the West Carefully--Not Cheer, Not Panic, but Prepare
For much of the post-Cold War period, Africa was cast in Western imagination as a continent of permanent emergency; defined by conflict, dependency, and the need for external… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Condemns Killing of Mother, 6 Children in Kano
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has expressed deep sorrow over the brutal killing of a woman, Fatima Abubakar, 35, and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Peace Deals With Bandits - Truce or Time Bomb
In recent months, several northern Nigerian states particularly - Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Sokoto - have embarked on a controversial experiment: Negotiating peace deals with… Read more »
