Military clears Niger national, Muhammad Zein-Nur of terrorist links
The Nigerian Army has cleared a Niger Republic national, Aboubakar Muhammad Zein-Nur, also known as Houdairi, of any affiliation with terrorist groups following a comprehensive investigation. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Military Information…
Nigeria bags four silver, two bronze at Africa’s premier Maths competition
Nigeria has won six medals at the 2026 Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) held in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, reaffirming the country’s growing reputation in mathematics and science education across Africa. The Nigerian contingent secured four silver and two bronze medals…
Nigerian Lawmakers Seek Compensation for Victims of South Africa’s Anti-immigration Protests
The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation into the losses suffered by Nigerians during the recent wave of anti-immigration protests in South Africa, as lawmakers push for compensation for affected victims. The resolution followed the adoption of…
Updated list: 44 Visa-free countries Nigerians can visit
NIGERIAN PASSPORT RANKED 90TH GLOBALLY WITH ACCESS TO 44 COUNTRIES Nigeria’s passport may have dropped to 90th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, but holders can still travel to 44 destinations without obtaining a visa before departure. The July…
Ecowas Approved Historic $25 Billion Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline Project
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved the long-awaited Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline, a landmark $25 billion infrastructure project designed to transport natural gas from Nigeria through several West African countries to Morocco and onward to Europe. The…
Africa Becomes Continent With Highest Population Facing Hunger – UN
Africa has been hit by severe climate-related shocks in recent years, and conflicts have aggravated the situationAfrica has for the first time become the continent with the largest number of people facing hunger, a UN report said Tuesday, as a…
Sudanese army sends massive reinforcements to Sahara desert
The Sudanese army sent massive military reinforcements to locations in the Sahara desert on Tuesday, marking new field movements after months of stalled military operations on this front. In June 2025, the Sudanese army announced it was evacuating the tri-border…
Senegal’s President Bassi Round Diomaye Faye Emerges New ECOWAS Chairman
Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Faye was elected during the 69th Ordinary Session of the…
South Africa Arrests 159 Illegal Foreign Nationals, Over 1,000 Suspects Nabbed in Major Crime Crackdown
South African law enforcement agencies have intensified their nationwide crackdown on crime and illegal immigration, leading to the arrest of 159 undocumented foreign nationals and more than 1,000 suspects during a series of coordinated operations. The arrests were carried out…
Chinese firm wins $2.7 billion railway contract in Tanzania
A Chinese construction company has secured a $2.7 billion contract to build a major railway line in Tanzania, marking another significant step in the country’s efforts to modernize its transport infrastructure. The project is expected to strengthen Tanzania’s railway network…