The government of Cameroon has confirmed the deaths of 16 of its citizens who were involved alongside Russian forces in the war in Ukraine. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of External Relations...

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed the country’s speaker and deputy speaker of parliament, according to a presidential decree announced in parliament on Tuesday. The decree, read by Tulio...

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has issued a stark warning about the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, suggesting that a decisive and potentially catastrophic moment could...

The government of Burkina Faso has rejected a recent report by Human Rights Watch, describing it as false and misleading. In a statement, government spokesperson Gilbert Ouédraogo dismissed the April...

President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at settling long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector and restoring reliable electricity across the country. The approval follows...

Nigerian troops have rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in Kaduna State after gunmen attacked churches, killing several people, the military said. The incident occurred in Ariko, about...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated that his administration’s infrastructure drive and economic reforms are designed to enhance the well-being and prosperity of Nigerians. Speaking on Saturday...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, resilience, and hope as the country marks the Easter celebration, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), replacing Ahmed Galadima...

President Bola Tinubu has announced plans by the Federal Government to deploy an artificial intelligence-powered surveillance network of over 5,000 digital cameras across Plateau State as part of renewed...

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the United States is approaching the final phase of its military campaign against Iran, even as he warned that some of the most intense strikes are yet to come. In...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that 33 banks have met the new minimum capital requirements under its recapitalisation programme, collectively raising about ₦4.65 trillion. The apex bank...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn recognition of the faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark, citing unresolved leadership disputes within the...

At least 19 migrants have died after their inflatable boat was found adrift south of Lampedusa, in one of the latest tragedies along the dangerous Mediterranean migration route. The Italian coastguard...

Four astronauts have blasted off aboard a powerful NASA rocket, beginning a landmark journey around the Moon in the first crewed lunar flyby mission in more than five decades. The launch from Kennedy Space...

The DR Congo national football team have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a dramatic victory in the intercontinental playoff. The Leopards secured their place at the tournament with...

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared three senatorial seats vacant following the deaths of sitting lawmakers. The affected constituencies include Enugu North Senatorial District,...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba district of Jos, Plateau State, and Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing...

Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled an attempted mass abduction of more than 150 travellers by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. The incident occurred along the Buratai–Kamuya axis,...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested Senate approval for a ₦9 trillion increase in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, raising the proposed budget from ₦58.4 trillion to ₦67.4 trillion. The...