Africa
King’s College Parents, Students Oppose Concession, Threaten Lawsuit, Resumption Boycott
Parents and students of King’s College, Lagos, have rejected the federal government’s proposed concession of the 117-year-old institution to the King’s College Old Boys Association, threatening legal action and a
Catholic Bishops Warn Security Agencies Against Complacency Over Borgu, Benue Attacks
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) is calling on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify their actions in the fight against terrorism and banditry in the country.
Sule Iko-Sami: Opposition Should Present a Working Framework for Reinstating Fuel Subsidy
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), and an international commerce expert, Dr Sule Iko-Sami, has defended the removal of fuel subsidy by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, insisting
2027: IPCR, UN, UK Task Nigerian Youths To Fight Political Violence, Hate Speech
With Nigeria’s 2027 general elections approaching and political activity already beginning to generate heightened tensions, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), the United Nations and the British High
FG Reaffirms December Completion, Commissioning Of 284km Kano-Katsina Rail Project
The federal government has reaffirmed its determination to complete and commission the 284-kilometre Kano-Katsina railway project by December 2026, despite challenges earlier posed by insecurity, land disputes and the seasonal
Saraki: I’m Staying In PDP For My People In Kwara
Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, yesterday called on the members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across Kwara State to strengthen their grassroots structures, remain united and take
Kenya Traders Protest Higher Import Duties As Police Fire Tear Gas In Nairobi
Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse traders protesting higher import duties in Nairobi, as businesses across the city centre closed during the demonstrations. The Kenya Revenue Authority said the
UNICEF Renovates Three Primary Healthcare Centres In Katsina To Boost Access, Maternal and Child Health
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has renovated three Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in Daura, Batagarawa and Funtua Local Government Areas of Katsina State to improve healthcare delivery and accessibility in the state.
Oyedele Says Nigeria’s GDP Growth Will Exceed 4% In 2026 As NEC Targets High Interest Rates
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria’s economy has stabilised and projected that Gross Domestic Product growth will exceed four per cent by
Ivie Omoregie: Nigerians Must Put Ethnic, Religious Sentiments Aside In 2027
Nigerians must put aside ethnic and religious sentiments and vote based on competence, character and track record in the 2027 general elections, according to lawyer, strategic advisor and civic advocate
