DR Congo’s Historic World Cup Run Ends with Loss to England
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes as England came from behind to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in...
WHO Declares Cruise-Linked Hantavirus Outbreak Officially Over
The World Health Organization has declared an end to the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship that sailed from Argentina, after the...
Third Batch of 298 Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Returns Home
The third batch of Nigerian returnees from South Africa has arrived in the country, marking the latest phase of a presidential evacuation directive...
Niger Introduces Death Penalty for Large-Scale Embezzlement of Public Funds
Niger’s transitional authorities have adopted a new penal code that significantly toughens penalties for the embezzlement of public funds, introducing life imprisonment and...
Tinubu’s Nigeria Secures Another $1.25 Billion World Bank Loan as Debt Hits N159 Trillion
The World Bank has approved a fresh $1.25 billion loan for Nigeria under its Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration programme, marking...
Deadly Floods Submerge Ghana’s Capital, Killing at Least 13 as Another Storm Approaches
At least 13 people have died in Ghana’s capital, Accra, after torrential rains triggered severe flooding that submerged homes, destroyed buildings and cut...
Senegalese MPs Pass Reform to Curb Presidential Powers Amid Growing Tensions
Senegal’s lawmakers have passed a controversial constitutional reform that expands the powers of parliament while curbing those of the president, triggering protests outside...
Seven Months Into 2026, No Sign of 2025 Budget Performance Report from Tinubu Administration
Seven months into the 2026 fiscal year, the Bola Tinubu administration has failed to publish Nigeria’s full-year 2025 budget performance report, raising fresh...
FEC Approves N1.7 Trillion Sokoto-Badagry Highway, Hands Contract to Convicted Money Launderer Gilbert Chagoury
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N1.7 trillion for the construction of the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, a flagship infrastructure project under President...
AES Parliament Speakers Condemn European Resolution, Pledge Support to Burkina Faso
The Presidents of the Parliaments of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) have adopted a motion of support for Burkina Faso, firmly condemning...
Peter Obi’s Name Appears on INEC Portal as NDC Fights Court Nullification
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed an appeal against a Federal High Court ruling that set aside an earlier judgment directing the...
Lagos Has ₦236 Billion for Environment, Yet Residents Are Swimming to Work
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has a budget of ₦236 billion for 2026. Yet as torrential rainfall continues to...