Algeria begins work on trans-African gas pipeline to Europe
Construction of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a vast natural gas pipeline projected to export to Europe, began in Algeria on Thursday, a statement said, marking a key milestone in the project that will also pass through Niger and Nigeria. The…
Aso Rock access roads restricted over planned protest
The Presidential Villa precinct was effectively placed under lockdown on Thursday as security agencies restricted access to only residents and persons with official business within the State House area amid concerns of a planned protest over the abduction of schoolchildren…
Seven Killed, 50 Huts Burned in Bauchi Farmers–Herders Clash
Seven Killed, 50 Huts Burned in Bauchi Farmers–Herders Clash At least seven people have been killed and about 50 huts destroyed following a violent clash between farmers and herders in a community in Bauchi State. The conflict reportedly began after…
Nigerian Navy Hosts 2026 Sea Power Symposium as Global, African Maritime Stakeholders Push for Technology-driven Security
The 2026 Sea Power for Africa Symposium opened in Lagos on Tuesday with a strong call for African nations to leverage emerging technologies, strengthen collaboration, and deepen maritime partnerships to address evolving security threats across the continent’s waters. The biennial…
FCT corps members lament rising transport, feeding costs
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have identified high transportation costs, accommodation challenges and rising feeding expenses as major difficulties affecting their service year. The corps members made the observations in separate interviews…
Aso Rock beefs up security as protesters hit streets of Abuja
Security was significantly reinforced around the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday following plans by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, to lead a protest demanding the rescue of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno states. A…
Amusan breaks record to win Diamond League
It is the second time Amusan will win the 100m hurdles race at Rabat Diamond League. Her winning time of 12.28s breaks the event’s meeting record of 12.45s she had set last season. It is also her first Diamond League…
Tinubu’s Policies Benefit Poor Nigerians the Most, Not the Rich — Daniel Bwala
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, has argued that the biggest beneficiaries of the administration’s policies are low-income Nigerians. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Tuesday, Bwala pointed to…
DisCos recover N196bn of N246bn electricity bills in March
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected N196.13 billion from customers in March 2026, representing 79.59 per cent of the N246.43 billion billed during the month, according to industry data. The figures indicate that the country’s 11 distribution companies were unable…
Kenya’s Food Import Bill Soars to Record Sh82 Billion in First Quarter Amid Drought Concerns
Kenya’s Food Import Bill Soars to Record Sh82 Billion in First Quarter Amid Drought Concerns Kenya spent a record Sh81.6 billion (approximately Sh82 billion) on food and beverage imports during the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the country’s growing dependence…