Sierra Leone takes in Nigerians deported by US
Sierra Leone has agreed to take in Nigerians who are being deported by the United States, its foreign minister told Reuters. The Nigerians are among hundreds of West African migrants affected by the latest such deal by the Trump administration…
Nigeria introduces 30-day visa-free entry for Rwandans
Nigeria has officially introduced a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals under a new bilateral arrangement aimed at easing travel between both countries. The announcement was made by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) via a statement signed by its…
Tinubu meets Kagame, weighs reciprocal visa-free policy for Rwandans
President Bola Tinubu and Paul Kagame, his Rwandan counterpart, held talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties as both countries seek to deepen regional cooperation. Tinubu met Kagame at the Urugwiro presidential villa, a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesman,…
153 people arrested during Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
Police arrested 153 people during the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, with authorities saying the suspects were detained over various offences linked to demonstrations and public order violations. Addressing the press a day after the conclusion of the two-day…
President Tinubu Arrives Kigali, Joins 2,000 Business Leaders at Africa CEO Forum 2026
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, to participate in the Africa CEO Forum 2026. He was received by Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Village. Videos of his arrival posted by the Nigerian Television Authority on…
Uganda’s 81-year-old president sworn in for seventh term
Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh consecutive term as president of Uganda, extending his nearly four-decade rule after securing victory in the country’s disputed January elections. The 81-year-old leader, who first took power as a rebel commander…
Xenophobia: FG should nationalise MTN, other South African companies — Oshiomhole
The senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has defended his call for the nationalisation of MTN and other South African-owned companies operating in Nigeria, saying the country must prioritise the lives of its citizens over foreign investment. He made the…
Tinubu approves Nigeria’s bid to host 2026 CAF Awards ceremony
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s proposed bid to host the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony. According to a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Tinubu also endorsed Nigeria’s proposal to host the CAF’s 48th Ordinary General Assembly later this…
Dangote to construct $17bn Oil Refinery in Kenya, Drops Tanzania Plans
African industrialist Aliko Dangote is reportedly planning to construct a massive $17 billion oil refinery in Kenya, marking a major expansion of his footprint across Africa’s energy sector. The proposed refinery project is expected to strengthen Kenya’s petroleum processing capacity,…
2026 AMVCA: Again, Lisabi wins Best Indigenous Language Film
Lisabi, a movie by actors Lateef Adedimeji and Mobimpe, has won the Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa) award at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA.The ongoing 2026 AMVCA awards ceremony was held on Saturday,…