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August 14, 2026

China Pledges N40bn Grant to Support Nigeria’s Development Projects

ABUJA — The government of China has pledged RMB200 million (more than N40 billion) in grant assistance to Nigeria to support development projects and strengthen bilateral relations between both countries. The pledge was disclosed on Thursday when the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, met with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,... Read More
Africa News, Business, Featured, Nigeria News
August 14, 2026

Abuja Tremor Subsides, No Threat to Lives or Property — Geological Agency

ABUJA — The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory that the earth tremor recorded in parts of Abuja on August 4 has completely subsided, with no evidence of further seismic activity or threat to lives and property. The agency, however, called for stronger national capacity to monitor seismic... Read More
Africa News, community, Featured, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News
August 14, 2026

CPC: Nigeria, US Intensify Talks to Address Religious Freedom, Security Concerns

Nigeria and the United States have intensified efforts to address Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), with both countries reviewing progress on religious freedom, accountability for perpetrators of violence and security cooperation. The development followed the second session of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group held in Washington on Wednesday, co-hosted by US... Read More
Africa News, Featured
August 14, 2026

Nigeria, US Deepen Military Ties, Intensify Counter-Terrorism Cooperation.

Nigeria and the United States have intensified efforts to strengthen military-to-military relations, intelligence sharing and counter-terrorism cooperation between the two countries. The renewed engagement followed the second meeting of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, held in the United States from August 12 to 13, 2026. Nigeria’s delegation was led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam... Read More
Africa News, Defence, Governance, Nigeria News
August 14, 2026

Osun Poll: Amnesty to ‘Name and Shame’ Fadahunsi Across 150 Countries

Amnesty International Nigeria says it will use Senator Francis Fadahunsi as an example in its campaign against political impunity, following alleged comments linked to him that the organisation says could incite electoral violence ahead of the Osun State governorship election. The organisation’s Country Director, Isa Sanusi, disclosed this while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.... Read More
Africa News
August 14, 2026

Lakurawa: Troops Launch Major Offensive, Kill 47 Terrorists

Troops under the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have launched a major ground and air offensive, codenamed Operation Clean Sweep IV, targeting terrorist and armed criminal networks across the North-West. The operation is aimed at dismantling terrorist networks, disrupting their logistics and movements, and preventing them from establishing operational footholds in communities... Read More
Africa News, Defence
August 14, 2026

Osun Decides: Seven Things to Watch as State Goes to the Polls

Osun State goes to the polls on Saturday in a closely watched governorship election that has assumed significance beyond the boundaries of the South-West state. Although 15 political parties are participating, the contest is expected to be dominated by three major candidates: incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji,... Read More
Africa News, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
August 14, 2026

Osun Governorship Poll: Police Deploy 15,000 Operatives, 30 CPs as State Faces Lockdown

  The Nigeria Police Force has deployed more than 15,000 personnel, 30 Commissioners of Police and a Deputy Inspector-General of Police to oversee security during Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists in Osogbo on the security arrangements for the poll. Iniedu... Read More
Africa News, Defence, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
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