Nigeria
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Peter Obi Rules Out Personal Withdrawal for Atiku in 2027
Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate Peter Obi says any 2027 consensus must be an institutional party decision, not a personal deal between individual candidates.
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Ademola Adeleke Secures Second Term as Osun State Governor
Ademola Adeleke has won a second term as Osun State governor, defeating APC challenger Bola Oyebamiji by over 66,000 votes in a closely contested election.
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Nigeria to Mandate RFID Baggage Tracking at All Airports
Nigeria’s aviation regulator is set to mandate RFID technology for luggage tracking, aiming to eliminate baggage loss and delays for passengers nationwide.
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Kano State Government Hosts Mass Wedding for 1,500 Couples
The Kano State government in Nigeria has sponsored a mass wedding for 1,500 couples to support low-income families and promote social stability.
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Nigeria Defeats Egypt as Group C Reaches WAFCON Climax
Nigeria secured a 3-1 victory over Egypt to keep their quarterfinal hopes alive, while Malawi and Zambia faced off in a decisive battle for the top spot.
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Tinubu Urges Multi-Sector Partnerships to Drive Nigeria’s Unity and Prosperity
President Bola Tinubu calls on civil society, private sector, and faith-based groups to partner with the Nigerian government to foster national unity and development.
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BBNaija Season 11: Head of House Chimsom Issues Stern Warning to Housemates
Head of House Chimsom Chuka has sparked internal tension in the BBNaija S11 house by warning contestants that defiance of his leadership will face consequences.
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Presidency Slams Peter Obi’s Channels TV Interview as ‘PR Disaster’
Nigeria’s presidency has criticized Peter Obi’s recent TV appearance, labeling it a PR disaster while challenging his political history and 2023 election claims.
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Nigerian Budget Office Defends N1.3 Billion Allocation to Disowned ‘Phantom’ Agency
The Nigerian Budget Office has defended a N1.3 billion allocation to the PFIPC, a ‘phantom’ agency disowned by the presidency, exposing deep administrative flaws.
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US-Nigeria Security Alliance Deepens as Tinubu Expands Army Structure
President Tinubu has expanded the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions, following a renewed defense pact and supportive correspondence from US President Donald Trump.
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Nigeria’s Security Crisis: New Data Reveals Scale of Violence Ahead of 2027 Elections
New data shows 79,323 killed in Nigeria over six years as political aspirants call for urgent security reform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Lagos Reports Highest HIV Infection Rates; Repatriation Flights Continue Amid South African Unrest
Lagos records Nigeria’s highest HIV infection rates in 2025, while 269 Nigerians flee anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa, arriving home in Lagos.
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Arsenal Secure Young Prospect as African Goalkeeping Market Shifts
Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign 16-year-old Phoenix Blayney from Larne, while Nigerian international Stanley Nwabali’s departure from Chippa United triggers personnel shifts in South Africa.
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Air Peace Expands Connectivity as Barbados Remains Key International Hub
Nigerian carrier Air Peace has secured approval to launch direct flights to Brazil, further bolstering an international network that already positions Barbados as a strategic destination.
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UK Jury Acquits Former Nigerian Oil Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of Bribery Charges
A London jury has acquitted former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of six bribery charges, concluding a five-month trial that followed a decade-long investigation.