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March 24, 2026

EXPERTS, CSOS SPLIT OVER FUEL SUBSIDY AS PETROL PRICE HIKE WORSENS HARDSHIP

By ifeoma Onyekachi Economic experts and civil society organisations are divided over calls for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to introduce palliatives or reinstate fuel subsidies to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices triggered by global crude oil price increases. The sharp rise in global oil prices followed the 24-day conflict involving... Read More
Africa News, Life, Nigeria Capital, Transport
March 24, 2026

OIL PRICES PLUNGE AFTER TRUMP HALTS PLANNED STRIKES ON IRANIAN ENERGY FACILITIES

By ifeoma Onyekachi Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced a halt to planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing progress in diplomatic talks with Tehran. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the United States and Iran had held “very... Read More
Africa News, Nigeria Capital, UK News, World News
March 23, 2026

ICPC TO ARRAIGN EL-RUFAI OVER ALLEGED FRAUD, MONEY LAUNDERING AT FEDERAL HIGH COURT KADUNA

By ifeoma Onyekachi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alongside Joel Adoga, before the Federal High Court of Nigeria on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, over alleged corruption-related offences. The announcement was contained in a notice signed by John Okor Odey,... Read More
Africa News, Governance, Justice, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, World News
March 23, 2026

Nigeria 2027: Why Tinubu Still Holds the Strongest Path to Re-Election Unless the Opposition Builds Greater Electoral Strength

As political conversations gradually shift toward Nigeria’s 2027 general election, early alignments, quiet negotiations and strategic calculations are already shaping what could become another highly competitive national contest. While public debate often focuses on economic hardship and government performance, political observers note that elections in Nigeria are usually decided as much by structure and alliances... Read More
Africa News, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics, UK News, World News
March 23, 2026

IAEA Confirms Bombing of Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Facility

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment facility was hit during airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel. IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said early Saturday that Iranian authorities informed the agency about the attack on the Natanz nuclear site. According to the UN nuclear watchdog, there has... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Nigeria News, UK News, World News
March 20, 2026

Nigeria, UK Seal Deal on Deportation of Failed Asylum Seekers, Offenders

The Nigerian government has entered into a new agreement with the United Kingdom to facilitate the return of Nigerians who have been denied asylum, overstayed their visas, or committed criminal offences. The arrangement, confirmed by the UK Home Office on Thursday, was reached during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent official visit to the UK, signalling... Read More
Africa News, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Travel, UK News, World News
March 20, 2026

President Tinubu Arrives Lagos Following Diplomatic Visit to UK

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Lagos ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, following a brief but high-level diplomatic engagement in the United Kingdom. The President, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in the early hours of Friday, with the presidential aircraft touching down at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport around... Read More
Africa News, Governance, Nigeria Capital, UK News, World News
March 18, 2026

Iran Intelligence Chief Reportedly Killed in Israeli Operation

The Israeli military has provided further details on the reported killing of Iran’s intelligence chief, Esmaeil Khatib, describing the operation as a targeted strike in Tehran. In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Khatib, who headed Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence, was a central figure in what it called the government’s internal repression and... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Nigeria News, UK News, World News
March 18, 2026

Nigeria Registers 2.6 Million New Voters in 10 Weeks, Youths Lead Surge

Nigeria’s electoral body has recorded a significant rise in new voter registrations, with more than 2.6 million citizens completing the process within the first 10 weeks of its ongoing nationwide exercise highlighting strong participation ahead of future elections in Africa’s most populous democracy. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disclosed in its latest update that... Read More
Africa News, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, UK News, World News
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