Climate Change: 32m West Africans may become refugees by 2050 — ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says 32 million people risk being displaced from their communities due to ravaging effects of climate change currently confronting the sub-region. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Gen. Birame Diop, disclosed this…
Police Arrest Officer Who Said Igbo Man Can Never Be President
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested its officer who, in a viral video, said the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, or any other Igbo man can never be Nigerian President. A statement by the command’s spokesperson,…
Nigerian cleric flees after body found buried in Cameroon church.
The Cameroonian police have declared wanted a Nigerian cleric, Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu, after a mummified body was discovered buried beneath a concrete slab at a property linked to his church in Yaoundé. Cameroon Tribune reported on Tuesday that the body…
Brazil’s President Lula bans online betting ahead of presidential election
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced a ban on online gambling, just days before an election in which he is seeking a fourth term as the country’s leader. Lula, who is running against the son of the…
NFF to celebrate Moses Simon for 100 caps with Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded arrangements to honour Super Eagles star forward, Moses Simon, who is set to win his 100th cap for Nigeria at the senior level in today’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match…
NIGER INTRODUCES NEW CASH-MOVEMENT RULES TO FIGHT TERRORISM FINANCING, MONEY LAUNDERING
Niger’s government has introduced new measures to strengthen controls over the movement of large amounts of cash as part of efforts to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Under the new rules announced in September 2026, people carrying…
Ghanaian lawmaker collapses while delivering speech
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, collapsed while delivering a speech at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration on Thursday. Sosu was speaking about his personal experiences, leadership and commitment to public service when he suddenly…
2027: APC govs divided over Wike, Uzodimma, AbdulRazaq’s feud
THE lingering rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, and a section of All Progressives Congress, APC, governors has split the party’s 31 state chief executives into rival camps. While some of the governors…
Lagos APC expels Egunjobi, Yusuf over alleged anti-party activities
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled former Agege Local Government Chairman, Ganiyu Kolawole Egunjobi, and Azeez Yusuf over alleged anti-party activities and disloyalty. The party announced the expulsion on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, through…
Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition
A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders,…