Nigeria: Presidential Election Petition Court Unanimously Affirms Tinubu's Electoral Victory

In its over 12-hour-long judgement on Wednesday, the panel of judges led by Haruna Tsammani dismissed all three petitions challenging Mr Tinubu's election. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On Victory At Presidential Election Tribunal

The President urges his valiant challengers to inspire their supporters in the trust that the spirit of patriotism will now and forever be elevated above partisan considerations. Read more »

Nigeria: Ruling Party Reacts to Presidential Tribunal Verdict

APC says the judgement declaring its candidates winner is an "undiluted victory for the democracy." Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Election Petition Court Rejects 10 Out of Peter Obi's 13 Witnesses

The presidential election court made the pronouncement in its judgement being delivered on the petition filed by Mr Obi and his party to challenge the election of President Bola… Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - BDC Operator, Sambo, Reveals How He Was Caught in House Committee's Extortion Scheme

Businessman Sambo says he was deceived into receiving illicit payments in his account. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Committee Summons Ministers, AGF, HSCF Over Failure of Mass Transit

The committee said it decided to invite the ministers and others to supply it with requisite information regarding previous mass transit schemes in terms of disbursement. Read more »

Nigeria: Canada Govt Donates Vehicles to Naptip to Combat Human Trafficking

The donation of the vehicles is in furtherance of the capacity-building programming funded by the immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Read more »

Nigeria: Over 10 Countries Indicated Interest in Abuja Trade Fair - Official

It is dedicated to connecting businesses with lucrative trade and investment prospects within the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Popular Islamic Cleric, Abubakar Giro, Is Dead

In 2021, Mr Giro was rumoured to have died but he released a video debunking it. Read more »

Africa: Climate Summit - Obasanjo Makes Surprise Appearance As African Leaders Adopt Climate Pact

Kenya's president Ruto described Mr Obasanjo as the "Grandfather of Africa" Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Inaugurates Nutrition Council, Wants Innovation and Research Prioritised

"I wish to appeal to all members to prioritise innovation and research in the field of nutrition. We must embrace technology, leverage digital solutions, and invest in research and… Read more »

Nigeria: Live Updates - Court Delivers High-Stake Judgement On Atiku's, Obi's Petitions Against Tinubu's Victory

The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja will give judgments on three petitions by Atiku, Peter Obi, and a political party challenging the credibility of President… Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Assures RMAFC of Govt's Support

Mr Shettima says the government will address some of the challenges faced by the commission. Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Theft - Again, Nigerian Troops Uncover Illegal Oil Bunkering Sites in Delta

Troops had clamped down on similar sites about a week ago. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Chair Tinubu Wants 9-Month Transition in Niger

"President Tinubu noted that Nigeria, under General Abdulsalami Abubakar, instituted a nine-month transition programme in 1998, and it proved very successful, leading the country… Read more »

Nigeria: Olamide, Odumodublvck, Blaqbonez Most Streamed Nigerian Hip Hop Acts - Report

"Nigeria's patriotism in music is evident as most streamed hip hop artists are Nigerians, unlike regions such as Kenya and South Africa where international hit-man Drake leads." Read more »

Nigeria: Rema, Asake, Burna Boy Win Big At 16th Headies Award in Us

Other night winners include Seyi Vibez, Spyro, Odumodublvck, Rexxie and Blaq Bonez. Read more »

Nigeria: UPDATED: Presidential Election Court Sets Judgement Date for Atiku's, Obi's Petitions

The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja has scheduled Wednesday for judgements on the three pending cases challenging the outcome of the 25 February presidential… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Special Envoy Travels to Kenya for Africa Climate Summit 2023

Mr Biden "announced Kerry would have a seat at every table around the world as he combats the climate crisis to meet the existential threat that we face." --State Department. Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun Farmers Count Losses As Oil Spills From Vandalised Pipelines Destroy Farmlands

Many farmers in Ogun State have been forced to change occupations after oil spillage caused by vandalism of NNPC pipelines destroyed their farmlands Read more »

Gabon: Gunshots Heard, President's Whereabouts Unknown - Report

A coup has happened in Gabon as a group of senior military officers took over the government. Read more »

Niger: Confusion in NNP As Party Expels Trustee Chairman, Others

A group in the party had earlier in the morning suspend its Presidential Candidate in the February election for allegedly Read more »

Nigeria: Flour Mills Annual Revenue Crosses N1.5 Trillion but Profit Barely Grows

Revenue improved by almost one-third from N1.2 trillion a year earlier. But profit for the year is nothing compared to top line in performance, seeing a sluggish single-digit… Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Airport - Fcta to Pay N825.8m Compensation for Construction of 2nd Runway - Wike

Mr Wike said that the amount would be paid through the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) for compensation and resettlement of the people of the community affected by the… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Rescue 25 Hostages From Boko Haram Captivity

The army says all the rescued victims are in troops' custody, undergoing profiling. Read more »