INEC, NDC Dragged to Court Over Controversial Candidate Swap

By Hauwa Gwandu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have been dragged before the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged substitution of the party’s candidate for the Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency election. The suit was filed by Hon. Tunde Pratt, who claims to have won the NDC... Read More

Africa News, Politics

August 26, 2026

US Applauds Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s Petroleum Exports Surge Sevenfold

By Hauwa Gwandu The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has emerged as the key driver of a dramatic seven-fold increase in Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product exports since 2023, according to the latest report by the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA said Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product shipments averaged 561,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the... Read More

Africa News, Featured, Finance

August 26, 2026

Niger Abductions: Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Rescue Every Victim

By Hauwa Gwandu President Bola Tinubu has ordered the nation’s security chiefs to account for every victim of the latest mass abduction in Niger State, directing security and intelligence agencies to launch an immediate, coordinated operation to rescue those still in captivity. Tinubu directed the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS)... Read More

Africa News, community, Defence

August 26, 2026

Ethiopia Enters AFCON 2028 Hosting Race, Eyes Return After 52 Years

By Hauwa Gwandu Ethiopia has officially entered the race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), seeking to bring Africa’s biggest football tournament back to the country for the first time in more than five decades. The Ethiopian Football Federation confirmed the bid in a post on X on Monday, declaring that the... Read More

Africa News, Sport

August 25, 2026

Tinubu Urges National Prayers to Defeat Insecurity at Eid-el-Maulud

By Ummy Gwandu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians, especially Muslim faithful, to use the Eid-el-Maulud celebration to pray for peace, national unity and an end to insecurity across the country. In his Eid-el-Maulud message, the President urged Muslims to reflect on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him),... Read More

Africa News, Nigeria News

August 25, 2026

Petrol, Diesel, Aviation Fuel Consumption Plunge as Prices Rise

by Ehinmola Adedipupo Carrington Nigeria’s daily consumption of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel fell significantly in July amid rising energy prices, according to the latest data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Petrol consumption dropped 25 per cent to 37.6 million litres per day from 47.4 million litres in June. Diesel consumption... Read More

Africa News, Business, Nigeria News

August 25, 2026

US Intensifies Military Training for Nigerian Troops

The United States has intensified military training for Nigerian troops in Bauchi State, focusing on unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care and other battlefield skills. The training, conducted at an operating location in Bauchi, is part of broader US-Nigeria security cooperation aimed at strengthening military capabilities and improving operational readiness. According to the United States... Read More

Africa News, Defence, Featured, Military

August 25, 2026

Edo Assembly Impeaches Agbebaku After Rejecting Resignation

The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached its suspended Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, eight days after he announced his resignation from the position. Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency I, announced his resignation on August 17, 2026, amid political uncertainty within the Assembly. However, lawmakers on Monday proceeded with his impeachment, saying his resignation... Read More

Africa News, Governance, Justice, Nigeria News, Politics

August 25, 2026

2027: APC Denies Withdrawal of Campaign Council List

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports that it withdrew its list of members of the 2027 presidential campaign council, describing the reports as rumours. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the clarification in a conversation with TheCable on Tuesday morning. Morka said the party had not withdrawn the list and stressed that... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Politics

August 25, 2026

Tinubu Charges LG Chairmen to Ensure Fair Appointments, Equitable Resource Distribution

President Bola Tinubu has charged local government chairmen across the country to ensure fairness in appointments, transparency in administration and equitable distribution of opportunities and resources at the grassroots. Tinubu gave the charge on Monday in Abuja in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),... Read More

Africa News, community

INEC, NDC Dragged to Court Over Controversial Candidate Swap

US Applauds Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s Petroleum Exports Surge Sevenfold

Niger Abductions: Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Rescue Every Victim

Ethiopia Enters AFCON 2028 Hosting Race, Eyes Return After 52 Years

Tinubu Urges National Prayers to Defeat Insecurity at Eid-el-Maulud

Petrol, Diesel, Aviation Fuel Consumption Plunge as Prices Rise

US Intensifies Military Training for Nigerian Troops

Edo Assembly Impeaches Agbebaku After Rejecting Resignation

2027: APC Denies Withdrawal of Campaign Council List

Tinubu Charges LG Chairmen to Ensure Fair Appointments, Equitable Resource Distribution

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