US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support
The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group. Washington alleges he provided financial support, encouraged defections from the Congolese army and even “sought to launch…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a multi-country trip to France, Kenya and Rwanda
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a multi-country trip to France, Kenya and Rwanda. He is expected to participate in high-level summits focused on economic growth, investment, climate action and strategic partnerships. This was revealed in a…
Supreme Court Restores David Mark-Led ADC Leadership
The Supreme Court has vacated the order that directed the the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to maintain status quo ante bellum pending the determination of its leadership crisis. The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel headed…
Blackout looms in Lagos as Egbin power station shuts down
Electricity supply in Lagos has been significantly disrupted following a major shutdown at the Egbin Power Station and a simultaneous fault on a key transmission route feeding the state, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator. In a statement issued…
Fuel Prices Climb Again As NNPC Joins Dangote Refinery in Increase
Fuel prices have skyrocketed again, with NNPC joining Dangote Refinery in the increase. Philips News reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the price of premium motor spirit after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price. NNPCL outlets…
Ghana Declines Over $100 Million US Health Funding Package Amid Policy Review Concerns
Reports indicate that Ghana has turned down a health sector funding package valued at over $100 million offered by the United States government, following internal review considerations tied to national health priorities and implementation conditions attached to the support. According…
Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs minister
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections. Until her elevation, Odumegwu-Ojukwu served as Minister…
Nigerians Demand Justice After Suspect Shot Dead by Police Officers in Public
Widespread outrage has followed the circulation of a disturbing video allegedly showing the extrajudicial killing of a suspect by men believed to be police officers in Delta State. The 90-second clip, which surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday via…
Supreme Court to Rule on ADC Leadership Crisis Thursday
The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to deliver judgment on Thursday in the ongoing leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The apex court had earlier heard an appeal on April 22, 2026, between the faction led by…
Student protest: OAU shuts campus for three weeks
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State has directed students to proceed on a three-week mid-semester break.The directive followed Tuesday’s protests by students over a newly introduced transportation system. The decision was approved by the university’s Senate…