Massive Police Presence Silences “Take It Back” Protests on Nigeria’s Democracy Day
In Nigeria, a fresh wave of protests planned by the “Take It Back” movement to mark Democracy Day on Thursday, 12 June 2025, was thwarted […]
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Nigeria’s Tinubu Flags Off Final Phase of Midwives’ Kit Distribution in Southeast
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of Nigeria’s President, on June 9 led the Southeast phase of a nationwide effort to equip frontline maternal health workers, distributing […]
Tinubu Approves N2bn Relief Package for Mokwa Flood Victims as FG Launches Urgent Response
In a show of swift executive response and empathy, President Bola Tinubu has approved on June 4 the disbursement of ₦2 billion for the immediate […]
Nigeria: Kano Mourns as Fatal Crash Claims Lives of Sports Delegation Returning from Festival
In a tragic turn of events that has cast a sombre veil over Nigeria’s sporting community, Kano State has declared Monday, June 2, as a […]
Grief and Devastation as Death Toll from Mokwa Floods Surpasses 200
More than 200 lives have been lost following catastrophic flooding in the Nigerian town of Mokwa, situated in north-central Niger State. The torrential rains, believed […]
Benin Rebukes Niger’s Terror Allegations Amid Escalating Diplomatic Rift
Benin’s Government has firmly dismissed recent accusations from Niger’s transitional president, General Abdourahamane Tiani, who claimed that Beninese territory is hosting terrorist training camps aimed […]
China shifts EV strategy to Africa amid Western tariffs
Facing rising tariffs in the United States and European Union, China is accelerating its pivot to Africa as the next frontier for electric vehicle (EV) […]
Nigeria’s President Affirms Economic Progress Amidst Challenges, Calls for National Patience
In a reflective address marking his second year in office, President Bola Tinubu conveyed on May 29 a message of cautious optimism to Nigerians, asserting […]
Visa walls, empty wallets: Schengen rejections cost African applicants millions
In 2024, African travelers collectively lost nearly $70 million in non-refundable Schengen visa fees, exposing a growing financial and mobility crisis. According to new data […]
Nigeria Positions Itself as Africa’s Mining Powerhouse Amid Global Demand for Critical Minerals
From subdued margins to a surge in global investor confidence, Nigeria’s solid minerals sector is undergoing a quiet transformation — one that is rapidly redefining […]