Tinubu Commissions Rebuilt Tolu Schools Complex, Sports Facilities
President Bola Tinubu Thursday inaugurated regenerated 36 schools including 19 football pitches in Ajegunle, Lagos. They were constructed by the state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.The commissioning of the Tolu Schools Complex represents the largest school in sub- Sahara Africa…
Unity Cup: Super Eagles to face Zimbabwe in opening match
The Super Eagles will take on the Zimbabwe national football team in the opening fixture of the 2026 Unity Cup. The match is scheduled to be played at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.In the…
Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso lead mass protest demanding “Tinubu Let Our Democracy Breathe”
Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso lead mass protest demanding “Tinubu Let Our Democracy Breathe” Opposition leaders Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso march through Abuja with democracy banners “Tinubu Let Our Democracy Breathe” as thousands chant, “Tinubu Must ‘Go.’” Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets…
Tinubu absent as Akpabio inaugurates Lagos projects — presidency cites security priorities
Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday to inaugurate three infrastructure projects in Lagos. Akpabio inaugurated the Ojora-Opebi link bridge, the Lagos Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) building, and the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administrative Complex.Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of…
Zenith Bank breaks into East Africa with Kenya acquisition
Nigeria’s Zenith Bank PLC has formally entered the Kenyan financial market after completing the full acquisition of Paramount Bank Limited, marking a significant milestone in the lender’s pan-African expansion strategy.In a statement released on 7 April 2026, the Lagos-based bank…
Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan Orders Fuel Cuts as Global Energy Crisis Deepens
Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has directed government institutions to immediately reduce fuel consumption in response to mounting global energy shocks disrupting supply and driving up prices. Speaking during a swearing-in ceremony in Dar es Salaam, the president said ongoing…
Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads
Fears are growing in opposition circles in Zimbabwe that the ruling Zanu-PF party is making a new grab for power as it presses ahead with constitutional amendments aimed at giving parliament – rather than voters – the right to elect…
Man dies during Passion of Christ rehearsal in Cross River
A Mass Communication graduate, Michael Obeten, a Passion of Christ actor, died on Good Friday while teaching youths how to act the part, when a local firework meant for effect malfunctioned and shot him dead. The tragic incident occurred at…
Late President Buhari’s son, Yusuf, set to run for House of Reps
A former special assistant on digital communications to Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad has said that the late president’s son, Yusuf Buhari, has declared his intention to contest a House of Representatives seat in 2027. In a letter dated April 3,…
2027: Aisha Yesufu vows to oppose Peter Obi ‘if he plans second term’
Political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has vowed to oppose Peter Obi if he gets to office as president and decides to do more than one term. Yesufu made this statement on Monday when she featured in an interview on Arise Television’s…