Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had led the Iran since 1989, has been killed, Iranian state media and international officials say, marking one of the most dramatic developments of...

Tensions in the Middle East sharply escalated after the United States and Israel carried out coordinated air and missile strikes on strategic targets in Iran, hitting military facilities and infrastructure...

Governor Umaru Fintiri has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, citing the need to advance development and strengthen ties with the Federal...

Opposition parties in Nigeria have rejected the 2026 Electoral Act, calling on the National Assembly of Nigeria to begin a fresh amendment process to address what they described as “objectionable”...

The Alternative Bank (AltBank) has advanced discussions with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Tulima Farms and Agri-Processing LLC to establish an AI-enabled hydroponic farming...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has engaged stakeholders in Zone C on the automation of licences and permits, stressing that the success of the initiative depends on strict compliance by officers and...

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced his first set of cabinet appointments following the latest intervention by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the political crisis in Rivers State. In a statement issued...

The International Monetary Fund has approved the release of about $2.3 billion to Egypt following the completion of key programme reviews. In a statement on Wednesday, the IMF said nearly $2 billion was...

The government of South Africa has identified 4,323 suspected “ghost workers” on public payrolls following a nationwide audit to curb fraud and cut spending. The National Treasury said the review...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts, keeping the restriction in force from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027. The decision is aimed...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Senate to begin amending the 1999 Constitution to allow the establishment of state police, saying Nigeria must urgently reform its security system to tackle...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a fresh 12-count criminal charge against Mike Ozekhome (SAN), alleging forgery and related offences in connection with a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The...

Leading opposition figures have criticised the federal government following a violent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City, Edo State. The incident occurred shortly...

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to April 23. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the new date on Wednesday after the defendant failed...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector General of Police, citing pressing family considerations. In a statement on Tuesday, the president commended Egbetokun...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 26.50 percent from 27 percent. The decision was announced on Tuesday at the Monetary Policy Committee meeting...

The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation has withdrawn the criminal case filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission against senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome. The...

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. Akpe, who previously served as Chief of Staff at Government House, Yenagoa, was nominated...

Chad has closed its border with neighbouring Sudan following deadly clashes linked to the ongoing conflict in Sudan that killed five Chadian soldiers. The Chadian government announced the closure on Monday,...

Airspace over Lagos was temporarily suspended on Monday after a fire broke out at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, forcing the suspension of flight operations. Authorities said six people...