Africa
SDP Presidential Candidate, Adebayo Mourns Olu Jacobs, Says Nigeria Has Lost A National Treasure
The Social Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, describing him as a national treasure whose work impacted generations. In
Kelechi Anosike: We Will Review Abia’s Tax Burden And Collect From The Rich To Service The Poor
The Abia State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the 2027 election, Dr Kelechi Anosike, has said he will review the state’s tax burden if elected governor.
Tinubu Orders Timely NCDC Funding As North-Central Unveils 20-Year Development Plan
President Bola Tinubu has directed Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to ensure timely release of funds accruable to North Central Development Commission (NCDC) and
FG Invests N10.5bn To Train 32,000 Nigerians In Digital Skills
The federal government says it has committed over N10.5 billion to the Digital Training Academy, DTA, to equip more than 32,000 young Nigerians with skills needed to compete in the
Benin-Asaba Expressway: BAECC Promises Faster Construction From October, Seeks Motorists’ Patience
Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has appealed for patience from motorists and communities along the corridor as it prepares to accelerate construction on the 125-kilometre highway following the rainy
NAPTIP Moves To Close Justice Gaps In Human Trafficking, Migrant Smuggling Cases
Nigeria is seeking to close operational gaps between investigation, prosecution and adjudication in human trafficking and migrant-smuggling cases as criminal networks adopt more sophisticated methods and expand across borders. The
NHRC Warns Of Insecurity, Hate Speech, Political Violence Ahead Of 2027 Elections
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised concerns over the worsening human rights implications of insecurity, hate speech, and political violence ahead of the 2027 general election. NHRC warned that
Shettima, Modi Push Nigeria-India Trade Back Towards $15bn
Nigeria and India have agreed to deepen their strategic economic relationship, with India seeking renewed purchases of Nigerian crude oil as both countries move to rebuild bilateral trade towards its
Chimamanda Adichie Says Son’s Death Changed How She Feels About Nigeria
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, has profoundly altered her relationship with Nigeria, a country she had long considered home. Speaking in a
Tinubu Calls For Overhaul Of Global Governance, Financial System At BRICS Summit
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday took centre stage at the ongoing 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, calling for an urgent overhaul of global governance structures and international financial
