Nigeria: Edo APC Crisis - Oshiomhole Meets Tinubu, Insists No Zoning of Governorship Ticket

Mr Oshiomhole spoke to journalists after the meeting on Wednesday and said he had the permission of the president to speak on his behalf. Read more »

Africa: Analysis - Clarifying Myth, Misconception Around U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relation

A newly-introduced bill at the U.S. Congress has sparked questions about the trajectory of the longstanding relationship between the U.S and South Africa. Read more »

Guinea: Guinea Junta Dissolves Interim Government

The presidency's secretary-general, Amara Camara, in a video released late on Monday, said directors of Cabinet, secretary generals and their deputies would be in charge until a… Read more »

Sudan: American Senator Urges Action On Sudan Genocide

The American senator calls for international response intensify as crisis escalates in Darfur, Sudan. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Forex Crisis: Nigeria Plans Clampdown On Binance, Other Crypto Firms

Binance has had similar aaccusations of currency manipulation and unethical conduct leading to sanctions in many countries and an ongoing lawsuit in the United States. Read more »

Nigeria: Millions Budgeted for Office Construction in Boko Haram-Controlled Forest

From their enclave, the terrorists have staged violent attacks against civilians and security personnel including local vigilantes trying to subdue their reign. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Queues - Tinubu's Minister Meets With Striking Tanker Drivers

"Nigerians are already going through a lot as a result of the circumstances we found ourselves in," the minister said. Read more »

Nigeria: South-East Groups Will Not Participate in Planned Protests - Ohaneze Ndigbo

Mr Iwuanyanwu described the current economic crisis in Nigeria as unfortunate and assured that he would convene a meeting of top Igbo economists and experts to strategise on how to… Read more »

Nigeria: Cement Price - FG Promises to Fix Roads, Reduce Import Duties

"Ideally, cement retail prices should not cost more than ₦7,000.00 to ₦8,000.00/ 50kg bag of cement. Therefore, the three cement manufacturers: Dangote Cement Plc, BUA Cement… Read more »

Nigeria: Lion Kills Nigerian University Worker On Campus

The university said due to the incident, and to allay the fear of members of the community, the lion was put to death humanely. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Investigate Killing of Trader in Onitsha

The trader was shot dead during an operation in the market by a state government-backed Anti-Touting Squad. Read more »

Nigeria: Hardship - Ibadan Youths, Traders Protest High Cost of Living Amid Heavy Security

From Bodija, the protesters moved to the Oyo State Secretariat complex, Agodi, displaying their placards with inscriptions such as 'End food hike and inflation,' 'The poor are… Read more »

Nigeria: Why This Is Worst Time in Nigeria's History - - Catholic Bishops

Nigerians are facing severe insecurity and economic hardship. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Lost N17 Trillion to Tax Waivers in Five Years - Senate Committee

The Senate committee urged the federal government to consider a rebate system as an alternative to tax waiver. Read more »

Rwanda: U.S. Blames Rwanda for Eastern DRC Hostilities, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

There is an urgent need for de-escalation and accountability as Rwanda-backed M23 Intensifies hostilities in eastern DRC. Read more »

Africa: Protecting Citizenship Rights and Ending Statelessness in Africa

"Statelessness and mass denial of citizenship pose a clear and present danger to regional peace and security in Africa." Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Replies to Atiku's Exchange Rate Proposal

The floating of the naira and the removal of petrol subsidies have led to huge increases in the prices of goods and services. Read more »

Nigeria: Military or Civilian, a Coup Is a Coup!, By Wole Olaoye

President Sall's bad behaviour has put his brother presidents in ECOWAS in a quandary. Read more »

Nigeria: State Police Is the Solution to Nigeria's Security Challenges, Says Kaduna Governor

"You will recall that as a Senator, I actually sponsored the creation of state police [bill] in the National Assembly" Read more »

Nigeria: Editorial - Federal Government's Profligacy Amid a Bile of Hunger and Misery

PREMIUM TIMES strongly urges an immediate change of the status quo towards a prudent and responsible form of governance, and greater public accountability. Read more »

Nigeria: Lecturer's Proposal to Student, Prison Break, Other Top Stories From South-East

This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's south-east within the past week Read more »

Nigeria: Five Die, 12 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident

"The driver of the Mazda bus fell asleep due to fatigue, lost control in the process, and rammed into the moving truck," an FRSC official said. Read more »

Africa: AfDB Report Puts Africa's GDP At 3.8 Percent in 2024

"Despite the challenging global and regional economic environment, 15 African countries have posted output expansions of more than five per cent." Read more »

Nigeria: FX Crisis - What I Would Have Done Differently - Atiku

Atiku said President Tinubu has failed to show any convincing policy moves his government is making to arrest volatility in the currency market and tackle Nigeria's endemic… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nollywood Costumier Who Allegedly Raped 10-Year-Old Girl Was Released - Police

Ms Timi's decision to withdraw the case and her failure to present her daughter contributed to the suspect's release. Read more »