Ghana’s problem is not debt, it is production
Ghana’s total public debt now stands at roughly GH¢684.6 billion. These numbers sound alarming when shouted on radio panels, but stripped of drama, they tell a more sobering truth. Ghana’s real problem is not the size of our debt; it…
UPDATED: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie loses son
Celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. The tragic event happened on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness, and the family is devastated by the…
Burkina Faso govt says it foiled another coup to oust Traore
A plot to kill Burkina Faso’s military leader, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, has been thwarted, the West African nation has announced. The sophisticated plan had been hatched by Lt Col Paul Henri Damiba, the military officer ousted by Traoré in September…
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles’ bonuses released, no more delays – FG
The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite, says administrative processes for Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 match bonuses have been successfully streamlined. Uzoka-Anite disclosed this in a post on her official X handle on Thursday, addressing concerns over delayed…
Uganda Airlines abandons hundreds of passengers in Lagos
Uganda Airlines has once again stranded over one hundred passengers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The incident comes barely three weeks after the airline abandoned hundreds of passengers at the same airport following an issue involving one…
Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang Dumps PDP, Gives Reason
Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has dumped the PDP. It was gathered that the governor of Plateau State, northern Nigeria, has formally withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter dated 29th December 2025 and addressed to…
FIRS Becomes Nigeria Revenue Service Ahead of 2026 Tax Reforms
With the passage of the Act, the NRS formally replaces the FIRS as Nigeria’s central revenue authority, expanding its institutional mandate under the country’s comprehensive tax reform programme. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially rebranded as the Nigeria…
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria crash
The British heavyweight sustained injuries in a car crash that killed two of his friends. Anthony Joshua holds his gloved fists to his head after a boxing match Authorities believe Anthony Joshua and the others were speeding and had burst…
LASTMA sacks five, demotes nine officers over misconduct
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has sanctioned 19 of its officers for various acts of misconduct recorded in 2025. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos, saying the sanctions followed disciplinary…
Tony Elumelu buys 20% stake in Nigeria’s largest oil explorer for $500 millio
Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Energies has acquired a 20% equity stake in Seplat Energy from French energy firm Maurel & Prom in a transaction valued at around $500 million, making Heirs Energies the company’s single largest shareholder. The move represents one…