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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 54 Ghanaians Killed in Russia‑Ukraine War, Minister Confirms

Ghana’s foreign affairs minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that at least 55 Ghanaians have died fighting in the Russia‑Ukraine war, with two others...

Anti-El-Rufai protests rock Kaduna

Three groups demand ex-gov’s probe over alleged N432b misappropriation Hundreds of youths and civil society actors yesterday staged coordinated protests in Kaduna, demanding the probe...

Coalition Tackles Atiku’s Remarks On El-Rufai’s Detention, Demands Accountability

Kaduna Voices United (KVU) has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's comments on the detention and investigation of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai,...

JUST IN :  DSS Reportedly Captures Sixth Owo Church Attackers 

DSS Reportedly Captures Sixth Owo Church Attackers  https://youtu.be/k-SIbtPe1d4 The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Sani Yusuf, the sixth suspect involved in the 2022 St....

Nigeria Sees More Armed Attacks on Three Villages, Dozens Killed

Motorcycle‑riding gunmen launched coordinated attacks on three villages in Niger State, killing at least 46 people, according to humanitarian sources. The assaults took place...

Guinea‑Bissau Opposition Leader Faces Military Court Over Coup Plot Allegations

Domingos Simões Pereira, the most prominent opposition figure in Guinea‑Bissau, appeared before a military court on Friday over allegations that he was involved in...

Nigeria Sets February 2027 Date for Presidential Election

Nigeria will hold its next presidential election on 20 February 2027, the electoral commission announced on Friday, marking the official start of a political...

Aspiring Nigerian Singer Dies After Being Bitten by a Snake

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s music community is mourning the sudden death of Ifunanya Nwangene, a 26‑year‑old aspiring singer who died on Saturday after being...

Three West African Juntas Have Turned to Russia. Now the US Wants to Engage Them

BAMAKO/OUAGADOUGOU/NIAMEY — The United States has announced a dramatic change in its approach to three West African countries — Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger...

DR Congo President Outlines Pre‑Conditions for a National Dialogue

KINSHASA, DRC — Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has reaffirmed his commitment to an inclusive national dialogue, but with clear pre‑conditions that reflect both the...

Ex‑Nigerian Oil Minister Did Not Take Bribes, Court Told

LONDON — At Southwark Crown Court, defence lawyers for former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison‑Madueke argued that she did not request or receive bribes...

Niamey Residents Describe Horrific Gunfire Erupting Near Airport In Niger

NIAMEY, Niger — Residents of Niger’s capital endured a terrifying night as hours of heavy gunfire and explosions erupted near Diori Hamani International Airport,...

France Invites Chad President in Bid to Ease Troubled Relations

PARIS/N’DJAMENA — French President Emmanuel Macron has extended an invitation to Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby for talks in Paris, as both countries attempt...

Rwanda Takes Legal Action Against UK Over Axed Migrant Deal

LONDON/KIGALI — Rwanda has launched legal proceedings against the United Kingdom at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, seeking payments it...

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