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April 30, 2026

Shettima Urges Restraint, Peaceful Conduct Among APC Members Amid Rising Political Activities

Vice President warns against divisive politics, calls for decorum as internal consultations and ambitions intensify By Ifeoma Onyekachi   Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on political actors within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct themselves with restraint and maturity as political activities gather momentum ahead of upcoming contests.   In a statement personally... Read More
Africa News, Nigeria News, Politics
April 30, 2026

Tinubu Appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs Minister, Nominates Enikanolaiye as Minister of State

Shake-up in Nigeria’s diplomatic leadership as President seeks stronger global engagement and foreign policy efficiency By Ifeoma Onyekachi   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.   The appointment was... Read More
Africa News, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
April 29, 2026

FG Intensifies Data-Driven Reforms to Tackle Out-of-School Crisis

Over 18.5 million children affected as government expands learner tracking, invests billions in teachers, infrastructure and reintegration programmes. By ifeoma Onyekachi   The Federal Government has ramped up nationwide efforts to address Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis through data-driven reforms, strengthened collaboration and targeted investments aimed at expanding access to education and improving learning outcomes.  ... Read More
Africa News, community, Education
April 29, 2026

Tinubu Signals 2027 Re-election Bid as Supporters Purchase N100m APC Nomination Forms

Allies say funds were crowd-sourced from over 1,000 contributors as forms are also secured for Hamzat, Adebule, and Faleke amid concerns over alleged gatekeeping in APC primaries. By Ifeoma Onyekachi   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a formal step toward seeking a second term in office, with loyalists purchasing the presidential nomination and expression... Read More
Africa News, Business, Politics
April 28, 2026

7.5 Million Children in Central Sahel Need Urgent Aid  UNICEF Warns of Deepening Crisis

Conflict, displacement, and climate shocks are pushing millions of children across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso into severe humanitarian distress, with access to education and basic services rapidly deteriorating.   By Ifeoma Onyekachi     The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over a worsening humanitarian crisis in Africa’s Central Sahel, revealing that... Read More
Africa News, community
April 28, 2026

Bianca Ojukwu Charged Newly Inducted Ambassadors  Envoys-Designate To Drive Nigeria’s Global Interests Through ‘4Ds’ Strategy

New ambassadors are urged to prioritise economic diplomacy, diaspora engagement, and national image as Nigeria seeks stronger global influence and investment inflows. By ifeoma Onyekachi     Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has charged newly inducted ambassadors and high commissioners-designate to advance the country’s strategic interests using the government’s “4Ds” frameworkDemocracy,... Read More
Africa News, Featured, Nigeria News, Politics
April 28, 2026

Alleged $6.23m Fraud: Witness Tells Court Funds Were Diverted from CBN for Election Observers

By ifeoma Onyekachi   A prosecution witness on Monday told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that $6.23 million was allegedly diverted from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the pretext of funding foreign observers for the 2023 general election.   The witness, Chinedu Eneanya, appeared before Justice Hamza Muazu... Read More
Africa News, Crime, Defence, Justice, Legal
April 28, 2026

Federal High Court Unveils E-Filing System in Lagos Division

Digital platform set to boost efficiency, transparency, and round-the-clock access to justice By Ifeoma Onyekachi     The Federal High Court of Nigeria has taken a significant step toward modernising its operations with the launch of an electronic filing system in its Lagos Division, effectively phasing out traditional paper-based processes.   At the inauguration on... Read More
Africa News, Justice, Legal, Nigeria News
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