2027: NDC’s Gwarzo missing on Kano guber list
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, is missing from the final list of governorship candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The list, signed by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, contains 17…
Nigeria Considers Ban On Wooden Boats After Fatal Waterway Accidents
The Federal Government is considering measures to restrict or potentially ban the use of wooden boats on some Nigerian waterways following a series of fatal boat accidents that have raised fresh concerns about passenger safety. The renewed concern follows a…
NDC to unveil Obi-Kwankwaso campaign council October 20
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will inaugurate its presidential campaign council for the 2027 general election on October 20. Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra, is the presidential candidate of the party, while Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of…
Nigeria, Benin Set Four-Year Border Security Plan
Nigeria and the Benin Republic have agreed to pursue a coordinated border cooperation plan covering 2026 to 2029, as eight West African countries move to strengthen border security, resolve boundary challenges and promote economic development in border communities. The partnership…
Tinubu’ll take Nigeria from reforms to prosperity if re-elected – First Lady
First Lady Sen Oluremi Tinubu says President Bola Tinubu will move Nigeria from economic reforms to prosperity if re-elected for a second term in 2027. Tinubu said this on Saturday in Lafia at the North-Central Mega Rally organised by the…
Ifowodo wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature
Ogaga Ifowodo has won the 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature with his poetry collection, ‘Why Does God Need a Gun?’, earning the $100,000 prize, while Peter Oghenetega Oke and Feranmi Abiola emerged joint winners of the inaugural…
Atiku, NDC Fault FG’s 30-Day Petrol Discount
Atiku questioned what would happen when the discount ended, arguing that a temporary reduction would not address transport fares and food prices.Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have criticised the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day petrol…
Ghana records 1.79 million domestic tourism visits in 2025 as international arrivals rise marginally
Ghana recorded 1.79 million visits to tourist sites in 2025, representing a seven per cent increase over the previous year, as domestic tourism emerged as a major driver of growth in the sector. The Ghana Tourism Report 2025 indicates that…
Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Former UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The South African judge was recognised “for her efforts to promote peace and international law”, which paved the way…
South Africans Continue Protests Against Foreigners, Loot Shops
Residents, led by a group called Soweto Uprising 2026, stormed a foreign-owned spaza shop in Soweto during protests against undocumented foreign nationals on Thursday night, October 8. The protesters said they wanted such shops to be owned and operated by…