Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appointed actor-turned-politician and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson, weeks after the lawyer openly criticised...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 continued with more thrilling knockout action over the past two days as England, Belgium and the United States secured places in the Round of 16, while Spain, Portugal...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks with effect from July 1, 2026, citing persistent regulatory and operational failures. In a statement issued...

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over allegations of certificate forgery. Nnaji was reportedly arrested on Wednesday...

Zimbabwe’s Parliament has approved sweeping constitutional amendments that will extend the presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, paving the way for President Emmerson Mnangagwa...

The World Bank has approved a $1.25 billion Development Policy Financing loan for Nigeria and launched a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) covering 2026 to 2032, aimed at driving private sector-led...

The Borno State Government has confirmed that 37 people—36 students and one teacher—remain in captivity following Monday’s terrorist attack on Government Day Secondary School (GDSS), Lassa, in...

The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 continued with France, Norway and hosts Mexico securing places in the Round of 16 after impressive victories in their knockout fixtures. Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to...

South Africa deployed thousands of police officers on Tuesday as authorities moved to prevent unrest following an unofficial June 30 deadline issued by anti-illegal immigration groups demanding undocumented...

The Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, has recorded major operational successes after intelligence-led airstrikes neutralised several terrorists and disrupted bandit movements in Niger...

Brazil, Paraguay and Morocco secured places in the Round of 16 after dramatic victories in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Five-time champions Brazil came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1. Kaishu Sano put...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore bail in the sum of N200 million in his ongoing cybercrime trial. Justice Muhammad Umar ordered...

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the first comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since its establishment in 1973, introducing sweeping changes aimed at modernising...

South Africa’s major political parties have rejected a planned June 30 anti-illegal immigration shutdown, urging citizens to uphold the rule of law amid fears of renewed xenophobic violence. The...

The Federal Government is set to evacuate 271 stranded Nigerians from South Africa on Monday amid growing concerns over potential xenophobic attacks targeting undocumented foreign nationals. According...

Canada booked a historic place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after edging South Africa 1-0 with a dramatic stoppage-time winner on Sunday. The closely contested Round of 32 encounter looked set for...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday signed the 2026 National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act into law, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to modernise identity management,...

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned oil marketers, depot owners and retail operators to reduce petrol pump prices in line with falling global crude oil prices...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that authorities will deal decisively with anyone attempting to destabilise the country during planned nationwide anti-immigrant protests scheduled for...

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a Federal High Court ruling that set aside its December 2025 registration judgment, insisting the party remains legally recognised and has not been deregistered. In...