₦1.5bn Mass Wedding: APC Chieftain Questions Kano Spending Priorities

JOS — An All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart and businessman, Bashir Abdullahi II, has criticized the Kano State Government over its reported expenditure of more than ₦1.5 billion on a mass wedding program involving 1,500 couples. Abdullahi described the spending as a “costly misplaced priority”, arguing that the state should devote more resources to education,... Read More

Africa News

August 11, 2026

NHRC Demands Immediate Arrest, Prosecution of Sheikh Jingir Over Alleged Hate Speech

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, over alleged hate speech and incitement to religious hatred in a viral video ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, said remarks attributed to Jingir, including advocacy for... Read More

Africa News

August 11, 2026

Japan Commits ¥587m to Boost Rice Seed Production in Nigeria

The Japanese Government has committed about ¥587 million to strengthen rice seed production in Nigeria as part of efforts to increase agricultural productivity and improve food security. The Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Hideo Suzuki, disclosed this during the handover ceremony for the Project for the Enhancement of Rice Seeds Production System at the National Cereals... Read More

Africa News

August 11, 2026

US-Africa Trade Commission Appoints Aremu Nigeria Country Director

The U.S.-Africa Trade Commission has appointed Dr. Fakunle John Aremu as its Country Director for Nigeria, with a mandate to strengthen trade, investment and economic cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. Aremu’s appointment was contained in a letter dated July 10, 2026, and signed by the Commission’s Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Titus... Read More

Africa News

August 11, 2026

BREAKING: Air Peace Flights Grounded Nationwide as Labour Protest Shuts Terminals

Flight operations of Air Peace have been disrupted nationwide following a protest by members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), who reportedly shut the airline’s terminals at airports across the country. The disruption was particularly noticeable at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, where an Air Peace flight scheduled to depart at 6:30 a.m.... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News

August 11, 2026

EU Denies Boycotting Nigeria’s 2027 Elections, Confirms Observer Mission

The European Union (EU) has denied reports that it rejected an invitation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to observe Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, dismissed the reports as inaccurate in a statement issued on Monday. Reports had claimed that the EU declined to deploy an election... Read More

Africa News

August 11, 2026

NPC Raises Alarm as Only 40% of Nigerian Births Are Registered

The National Population Commission (NPC) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s low birth registration rate, revealing that only about 40 per cent of births in the country are currently registered. NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a media briefing to mark the 2026 Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS)... Read More

Africa News

August 11, 2026

Osun Governorship Race Intensifies as Parties Step Up Final Campaigns

With only days to Saturday’s governorship election, major political parties in Osun State have intensified their campaigns, seeking to win over voters across the state. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) held its final campaign rally in Osogbo on Thursday, urging voters to support its candidate and former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly,... Read More

Africa News

August 11, 2026

Germany Intensifies Deportations, Repatriates 137 Nigerians

Germany deported at least 137 Nigerians in five chartered flights between February and June 2026, according to data compiled by the DERS Team and Refugees4refugees.org. The deportations were carried out in separate operations involving Germany and, in some cases, other European countries as authorities intensified efforts to enforce migration and deportation orders. Records show that... Read More

World News

August 11, 2026

Trump Warns FIFA Against Replacing Infantino, Calls Move a ‘Terrible Mistake

US President Donald Trump has warned FIFA against removing Gianni Infantino as president of world football’s governing body, describing any attempt to replace him as a “terrible mistake.” Trump issued the warning in a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, as Infantino faces growing pressure over a controversial proposal to open up part... Read More

Africa News

₦1.5bn Mass Wedding: APC Chieftain Questions Kano Spending Priorities

NHRC Demands Immediate Arrest, Prosecution of Sheikh Jingir Over Alleged Hate Speech

Japan Commits ¥587m to Boost Rice Seed Production in Nigeria

US-Africa Trade Commission Appoints Aremu Nigeria Country Director

BREAKING: Air Peace Flights Grounded Nationwide as Labour Protest Shuts Terminals

EU Denies Boycotting Nigeria’s 2027 Elections, Confirms Observer Mission

NPC Raises Alarm as Only 40% of Nigerian Births Are Registered

Osun Governorship Race Intensifies as Parties Step Up Final Campaigns

Germany Intensifies Deportations, Repatriates 137 Nigerians

Trump Warns FIFA Against Replacing Infantino, Calls Move a ‘Terrible Mistake

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