The military government of Burkina Faso announced Wednesday that security forces had foiled a coup plot amid rumors of brewing mutiny. According to an official statement, unnamed military officers and...

The Nigerian government has announced Monday, October 3rd as a public holiday to commemorate the country’s 63rd Independence Day anniversary. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo declared the holiday...

The Nigerian Senate has initiated the screening process for Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor nominee Olayemi Cardoso and four deputy governor candidates. The screening follows President Bola Tinubu’s...

Nigeria’s leading labor unions have agreed to commence a nationwide strike starting October 3rd following “failure” by the government to alleviate hardships after petrol subsidy removal. The...

A wing of Nigeria’s Supreme Court complex in the capital city Abuja was hit by fire early Monday morning, causing panic but no casualties. The blaze started around 7am within the administrative section,...

Rwandan President Paul Kagame publicly confirmed for the first time that he intends to pursue a fourth term in next year’s election, despite facing mounting criticism over his long authoritarian...

The Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the reelection of Governor Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It dismissed a challenge to the result brought by the...

In a major ruling Wednesday, the Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal removed incumbent Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) from office and declared the All...

According to recent data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ghana has maintained its position as the most indebted African nation to the institution as of July 2022. Ghana’s outstanding...

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is on track to commence petrol production by November 30th, with plans to begin refining diesel and jet fuel next month, an executive announced Monday. Dangote Executive...

The Lagos State government has invited Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) to support ongoing probes into the death of popular musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad. In a statement...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced organizational changes involving the retirement of executives as part of a strategic renewal initiative. In a statement, NNPC said the...

The Nigerian government has filed suit aiming to invalidate over $418 million worth of promissory notes issued to contractors tied to Paris Club refunds for state and local governments. The FG contends...

Nigerian track star Tobi Amusan secured her third consecutive Diamond League championship in the women’s 100m hurdles. Her season-best time of 12.33 seconds edged out top rivals at the Eugene meet. Despite...

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Kingsley Stanley Nkwocha, a former General Manager and Daily Editor of Leadership Newspaper, as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media and Communications in the Presidency. Nkwocha...

President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria for a term of five years at the first instance, pending his confirmation...

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Minister of Youth in a nomination awaiting Senate confirmation. Ayodele Olawande was also tapped as Minister of State for Youth,...

President Bola Tinubu has named Zaccheus Adedeji as the new Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) effective immediately. The appointment coincides with outgoing chairman...

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced significant reductions in tuition and other fees after negotiations with student leaders on Thursday. The compromise comes in the wake of campus protests...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an offer from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Pyongyang at a “convenient time” after the two held summit talks Thursday in Russia’s...