Gambia Bans Protests Without Permits After Blackout Unrest Erupts Ahead of December Election
Gambia’s police chief has banned all public protests without official permits after days of violent demonstrations over prolonged power cuts, a move that...
Sanwo-Olu Blames Cranes and ‘Iconic Cane’ as Ojota-Opebi Bridge Misses Another Deadline
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has offered yet another explanation for why the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge remains closed to motorists, blaming contractors who...
Gambia Protests Turn Chaotic as Power Outages Worsen Ahead of December Elections
Thousands of Gambians took to the streets overnight in Banjul and surrounding cities, burning tyres and blocking roads to protest prolonged power blackouts...
1st Niger Bridge Closure Begins as Commuters Lament Owerri Road
The temporary closure of the 1st Niger Bridge to traffic for emergency maintenance commenced on Monday, with motorists diverted to the 2nd Niger...
Russia and North Korea Open First Road Bridge, Raising Fears of Covert Military Corridor
Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge linking the two countries across the Tumen River, a development that officially aims...
Only Two African Players Nominated for 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or
Only two African players have been named among the 30 nominees for the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, a drop from the three African...
Senegal to Reprofile Debt Rather Than Restructure, Prime Minister Says
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo has told parliament that the West African nation will not pursue a formal restructuring of its...
FG Reportedly Enters Secret Ceasefire with Boko Haram Faction, Denies N5bn Ransom Payment
The Nigerian government has reportedly entered into a secret ceasefire agreement with the Bakura Doro faction of Boko Haram, a development that has...
FG Moves to Fix Benin-Asaba Highway After Years of Neglect, But Nigerians Ask What Took So Long
The Federal Government has announced urgent steps to repair the Benin-Asaba Highway, a 125-kilometre corridor that has become a nightmare for motorists, with...
Kenya’s Crackdown on Foreign Hawkers Triggers Xenophobia Fears, Echoes South Africa
Kenya has launched a sweeping crackdown on foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses, triggering panic among migrants and drawing comparisons to the xenophobic violence...
NFF to Announce New Super Falcons Coach on Tuesday as Team Looks to Rebuild After World Cup Miss
The Nigeria Football Federation and the National Sports Commission are set to announce the appointment of a new head coach for the Super...
I Can Fix Nigeria, My Anambra Record Speaks – Peter Obi Replies Datti
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, has said his record as governor of Anambra State...