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Stakeholders hail NRS over N3.6tn revenue surge

Economic stakeholders on Thursday commended the Nigeria Revenue Service over the surge in government revenue, describing it as evidence that ongoing fiscal reforms are yielding positive results. The group, under...

Nigeria produces 1.4 million tonnes of palm oil annually: FG

The federal government says Nigeria produces approximately 1.4 million metric tonnes of palm oil...

UTME 2026: Over 2.2m candidates sit, as JAMB, CBT operator trade blame over glitches

Over 2.2 million candidates yesterday sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)...

UTME: JAMB condemns hijab incident at Ibadan CBT centre

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has condemned the reported discrimination against hijab-wearing...

Lagos APC denies planned imposition of candidates

Ahead of the forthcoming legislative elections, the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives...

Over 200 Kenyans Reportedly Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

NAIROBI, Kenya — More than 200 Kenyans are believed to be fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi....

Sudan’s Unsung Heroes Risk Lives to Feed and Heal Amid Civil War

KHARTOUM, Sudan — As Sudan’s civil war enters its second year, a generation of young volunteers has emerged as lifelines for communities devastated by...

Mali Sees Record Surge in Foreign Kidnappings by Jihadist Groups

BAMAKO, Mali — Mali is facing a sharp escalation in insecurity as jihadist groups have carried out a record number of kidnappings targeting foreigners...

US Calls for Global Action to Cut Weapons Supply to Sudan Paramilitaries

NIAGARA FALLS, Canada — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged international partners to halt weapons supplies to Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces...

Fallout Over Nigeria’s $25m Museum and the Benin Bronzes

BENIN CITY, Nigeria — The long-awaited opening of Nigeria’s new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) has been overshadowed by protests and political disputes,...

South Sudan’s President Kiir Sacks Vice-President Bol Mel

JUBA, South Sudan — President Salva Kiir has dismissed Vice-President Benjamin Bol Mel, stripping him of his military rank and removing him from the...

Amidst Adversity, Bamako’s Puppets Bring Joy to the Streets

BAMAKO, Mali — Giant colorful marionettes paraded through the streets of Bamako this week as the Rendez-Vous Chez Nous festival returned for its ninth...

Political Rift Erupts Between Senegal’s President Faye and Prime Minister Sonko

DAKAR, Senegal — A fierce public power struggle has broken out between Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, threatening the...

UN Urges Libya to Close Migrant Detention Centres

TRIPOLI, Libya — The United Nations has renewed calls for Libya to shut down migrant detention centres amid mounting allegations of torture, abuse, and...

Six Dead in Stampede at Ghana Military Recruitment Exercise

ACCRA, Ghana — At least six people died in a stampede during a military recruitment exercise at El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday...

Gabon: Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo Sentenced to 20 Years for Embezzlement

LIBREVILLE, Gabon — A special criminal court in Gabon has sentenced Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, the former first lady, and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin...

Angola Marks 50 Years of Independence with Call for Inclusive Society

LUANDA, Angola — Angola celebrated the 50th anniversary of its independence from Portugal on Tuesday with a military parade in the capital, Luanda. Soldiers,...

UN Calls for Probe into Protest Killings in Tanzania

ARUSHA, Tanzania — The United Nations has called for an investigation into alleged killings during protests that erupted after last month’s disputed elections in...

IMF Affirms Senegal’s Sovereign Right to Manage Debt

DAKAR, Senegal — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday that Senegal retains its sovereign right to decide how to manage its debt, following...

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