Nigeria, ECOWAS map out plastic waste management plan
Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has warned that improper plastic waste disposal poses significant risks to food security across the West African sub-region. Speaking at the opening ceremony for the validation of the ECOWAS Regional Action Plan on…
BREAKING: Military Escorts Ex-President Jonathan Out of Guinea-Bissau Amid Political Crisis
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is preparing to leave Guinea-Bissau as political instability in the country escalates following a military takeover and suspension of the electoral process. According to SaharaReporters, Jonathan is currently under military protection, with arrangements for his…
General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup
An army general has been sworn in as Guinea-Bissau’s new head of state a day after an apparent coup. Gen Horta N’Tam becomes the transitional president for a period of one year. He took the oath on Thursday, in brief…
Sierra Leone and AfDB Push for Stronger Economic Partnership
The President of the @AfDBPresident Sidi Ould Tah, met with Sierra Leone’s Vice-President, Juldeh Diallo, on Thursday in Rabat on the sidelines of #AIF2025. Discussions focused on improving the country’s portfolio and strengthening the partnership between Sierra Leone and the…
Chinese expatriate collapses at work in Abuja, dies
A Chinese national working with ASBA Mining Company Group has died after collapsing at a quarry site in Wasa village. The incident was reported to the Kabusa Division at about 2:56 p.m. on Monday by Mohammed Abdulkareem, a staff member…
Peter Obi Meets EU Parliament Committees, Seeks Stronger Africa–Europe Partnership
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, on Tuesday visited Strasbourg, France, where he held a series of high-level engagements at the European Parliament. Obi met with members from several key…
Nigeria, Russia Recommit to Defence, Economic, and Cultural Cooperation at 65th Anniversary
Nigeria and the Russian Federation on Tuesday celebrated the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, reaffirming their commitment to strengthened bilateral cooperation across key sectors. Both nations exchanged congratulatory messages to commemorate the milestone, with Russian Foreign Minister…
Ekweremadu to Remain in UK Jail as Britain Rejects Transfer Request
The United Kingdom has declined the Federal Government’s request to allow former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in Nigeria. Ekweremadu is currently in a UK correctional facility after he was convicted in…
BREAKING: 24 Abducted Kebbi State Schoolgirls Regain Freedom
The 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi state. Details of the efforts that led to the rescue of the students are still sketchy at the time of this report, but an official announcement is expected…
Nigeria drop to eighth in latest FIBA Power Rankings
Senegal have climbed to the top of the latest FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers Power Rankings, highlighting a major shift in the continent’s basketball hierarchy. Angola and fast-rising South Sudan follow closely behind, underlining how competitive African basketball has…