Nigeria: How Opposition Party Realignment Could Shape 2027

A recent summit in Ibadan produced a public pledge to present a single candidate against President Tinubu. Yet, unity proved elusive. Deep divisions quickly emerged over… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana to Host Global Reparations Conference After UN Slavery Resolution

One hundred and twenty-three member States voted in favour of the resolution, and only three countries voted against it. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Was Misled,' Alleged Coup Defendant Says in Video Recording Played in Court

The defendant narrated his encounter with the alleged mastermind of the failed coup plot. Read more »

Nigeria: Only 28.5m of 61.9m Crude Oil Barrels Reached Local Refineries in Q1 - - NUPRC

Although crude oil producers offered more volumes than allocated under Nigeria's Domestic Crude Supply Obligation in the first quarter of 2026, only 28.5 million barrels were… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Begins Final Phase of Voter Registration Ahead of 2027 Election

"During this period, eligible citizens who have attained the age of 18, as well as those who were unable to register during the earlier phases, should seize this opportunity to do… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Hits N807bn Revenue in Early 2026, Surpasses Nigeria's Subnational Peers

The state's strong tax haul, driven largely by personal income taxes, pushed it close to one-fifth of its ambitious 2026 budget within three months. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Empowers Tipper Operators With Excavators, Load-Bed Machines

According to Governor Namadi, the intervention aligns with his administration's 12-Point Agenda aimed at improving socio-economic well-being and fostering sustainable development. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Admits Prior Judgement As Evidence in N110.4bn Fraud Trial of Yahaya Bello

After the ruling admitting the judgement as an exhibit, the prosecution pushed for the deferment of the hearing of the defence's challenge to the jurisdiction of the court to sit… Read more »

Nigeria: 1 Million More Midwives Needed to Save 4 Million Lives Yearly - UNFPA

Ms Keita noted that midwives are trained to provide most essential sexual and reproductive health services. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Amends Rules for Electing Presiding Officers, Bars New Lawmakers From Aspiring to Positions

The new provision effectively means that only members of the current Senate who have completed at least eight consecutive years in the chamber will be eligible to contest for… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Bans Roadblocks After Mangu Violence, Orders Arrests

"No grievance justifies violence," Plateau warns, banning roadblocks after Mangu unrest and ordering arrests of offenders. Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking - Court Finds SERAP Liable for Defaming SSS Operatives, Awards N100m Damages

The court said libel is actionable once there is a publication that is false and damaging. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Alleged Assault of Journalist

The journalist, Allwell Ene, was reportedly attacked while investigating a phone purchase fraud in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Read more »

South Africa: Xenophobia - Kenya Warns Nationals in South Africa Over Rising Violence

Kenya also urged its citizens in South Africa to always carry valid identification and relevant documentation. Read more »

Nigeria: Loss of Obi, Kwankwaso 'Not a Mortal Blow' - - ADC

"I will be lying to say it didn't mean anything. These are two significant politicians... When you lose those two politicians, then you will feel that you've lost something. But… Read more »

Nigeria: Imperatives for Reintegration of Terrorists Into Society

A reintegration strategy can only be effective from a position of strength -- when it becomes clear that the state will neutralise the kingpins and anyone who persists in… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt May Shut Eko Bridge Carriageway

This comes less than a week after the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the federal government's approval of the demolition and reconstruction of the Carter Bridge at a cost… Read more »

Nigeria: Zenith Bank Appoints Mustafa Bello As Jim Ovia Retires As Group Chairman

According to Zenith Bank, Mr Bello has extensive leadership experience at the board and executive levels, with a strong understanding of corporate governance principles and… Read more »

Nigeria: We Won't Hand Over Party to Kwankwaso - Kano NDC Chair

Mr Kwankwaso joined the NDC on Sunday alongside Peter Obi. Read more »

Nigeria: When Gateway International Airport Went Global With Historic Hajj Flight, By Kayode Akinmade

The milestone not only marked the commencement of Hajj operations in the state but also positioned Ogun as a rising force in regional and international air transport Read more »

Nigeria: 'It's Difficult Being On the Bench' - Awoniyi Speaks On His Resilience After Brace Against Chelsea

Beyond the goals, the performance spoke to Awoniyi's resilience in a difficult campaign Read more »

Nigeria: Islamic Clerics Kick As Woman Emerges APC Consensus Candidate in Katsina

The Special Adviser on Girl Child Education and Child Development is one of Governor Radda's top aides. Read more »

Nigeria: Wole Alabi At 60 - Gracing Life's Sojourn in Service to Humanity

At 60 Wole has fulfilled his self-imposed covenants with his family, community, profession and humanity. Read more »

Nigeria: By the Sweat of Thy Brow..., By Wole Olaoye

Work is the tribute that man must pay for his sin in the Garden of Eden, as recounted in the Bible (Genesis 3:19). If Adam had stayed on the side of propriety and not allowed Eve… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Minister Rejects Taraba APC Consensus Plan, Court Enters Party Dispute

Mr Mamman, a governorship aspirant, has aligned with aggrieved party members and media volunteers who are demanding direct primaries to select candidates. Read more »