Africa
Fisayo Soyombo: The Options In Libya Are Worse Than Economic Hardship In Nigeria
Investigative journalist Fisayo Shoyombo has described the conditions faced by Nigerians who travel through the Sahara Route to Libya, saying the options available to migrants there are worse than economic
Nigeria’s Debt Rises To N166.79tn As Interest Takes 56.5% Of Q2 External Payments
Nigeria’s public debt rose by N7.44 trillion to N166.79 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, even as spending on external obligations fell to $870.73 million, according to Debt Management
134 Arrested In Nasarawa For Violating Sanitation Laws
At least one hundred and thirty-four persons have been apprehended in Nasarawa State for violating sanitation laws. Dr. Margaret Elayo, Commissioner for Environment, Solid Minerals and Mining, made revelation while
Tinubu To Return To Lagos Tuesday After Four-Week Working Vacation In Europe
President Bola Tinubu, who has been on a four-week working vacation to Europe, is expected to return to Nigeria on Tuesday. The president, who was scheduled to return to the
MacPepple Jaja Coronated 6th Amanyanabo Of Opobo Kingdom
King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja was on Saturday formally coronated as the Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom in Rivers State. The colourful ceremony, witnessed by prominent Nigerians, traditional rulers, political leaders
Nigeria, UAE Sign Pact To Disrupt Drug Trafficking Networks, 354.7kg Narcotics Seized
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Arab Emirates’ National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA) have moved to tighten the noose around international drug trafficking networks operating between
Soludo’s Wife Counters Peter Obi, Says He Is Not Godfather To Any Of Their Children
Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has denied that former governor Peter Obi is the godfather of any of her children, following the circulation of a video in which
Pidomson: We’re Not Focused On Rainbow Confusion, We’ll Deliver Atiku In Rivers
The Rivers State Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Gabriel Pidomson, has asserted that the party is focused on its campaign and will deliver its presidential candidate, Atiku
Rising Emigration Puts Nigeria’s Ageing Parents At Risk As Families Seek Care Alternatives
As increasing numbers of young and economically active Nigerians leave the country in search of greener pastures abroad, a new challenge is emerging for those they leave behind as families
MOWAA Publishes Audited Accounts, Puts Cost Of Benin Institute At N22.26bn
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has disclosed that the total cost of building and equipping its Institute in Benin City was N22.26 billion, with the Edo State Government
