2027 will be my last attempt at the presidency, says Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has declared that his anticipated bid for the presidency in 2027 will be his final attempt to lead Nigeria. Atiku, who has contested for the nation’s top office multiple times, said this in an exclusive interview…
FG moves to launch food bank programme, sets up committee for nationwide rollout
The Federal Government has taken a step towards the rollout of a national food support initiative, with the activation of a steering committee to oversee its implementation across the country.The development was disclosed in a statement shared on April 12,…
Court Grants El-Rufai N200m Bail, Imposes Strict Conditions
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, with stringent conditions attached to the ruling. According to details of the bail terms, the court approved a ₦200 million bail bond,…
Benin Republic elects 49-year-old Wadagni as new president
Benin’s finance minister has won a landslide victory in a presidential election, according to provisional results, keeping the coastal west African country on course after a decade of robust economic growth. Wadagni embodies continuity with the era of outgoing president…
ADC Concludes Convention, Amends Constitution, Ratifies Mark-Led NWC
The African Democratic Congress concluded its national convention on Tuesday in Abuja, with delegates overwhelmingly voting to amend the party’s constitution.At the end of voting, the Chairman of the ADC Electoral Sub-Committee and former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha,…
Jilli Airstrike: No Innocent Victims — Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has defended the controversial airstrike on Jilli in Borno State, insisting that those killed were not innocent civilians but individuals supporting insurgents. Speaking on Arise TV after a high-level security meeting chaired by…
Tanzania Workers Demand Tax Cuts, Salary Review Amid Rising Cost of Living
Workers across Tanzania are calling for urgent tax reductions and salary reviews as soaring prices of fuel, transport, food, and other essentials continue to squeeze household budgets. Labour unions say many employees can no longer cope with the rising cost…
Boko Haram Ambush Kills Nigerian Army Colonel, Several Soldiers in Deadly Monguno Attack
Boko Haram ambush Monguno, Borno State, Nigeria — Boko Haram insurgents launched a deadly overnight ambush on a Nigerian Army formation in Monguno, Borno State. Consequently, the attack led to the death of a senior officer and several soldiers during…
ICPC ARRAIGNS EL-RUFAI ON NINE-COUNT CHARGE, COURT ORDERS DETENTION PENDING BAIL RULING
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, before a Kaduna State High Court on a nine-count charge bordering on alleged advance fee fraud and money laundering. The arraignment…
Nigeria, Morocco to sign agreement on $25bn gas pipeline project in 2026, create joint venture
Amina Benkhadra, the head of Morocco’s national office of hydrocarbons and mines (ONHYM), says an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) on the planned $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline will be signed this year. In a report by Reuters on Monday, Benkhadra said…