Fake Agency Probe: Adeyemi Rejects Closed-Door Reps Interrogation, Demands Public Hearing

The man claiming to be the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, has rejected plans by the House of Representatives ad hoc committee to question him behind closed doors while in police custody, insisting that any appearance before lawmakers should be conducted in public. Adeyemi, through his lawyer, Ademola Oyedokun,... Read More

Africa News

August 6, 2026

NBA Faults EFCC Over Osun Account Freeze, Insists Court Order Is Mandatory

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its reported freezing of the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account, insisting that the anti-graft agency lacks the constitutional authority to impose a blanket restriction on a state’s finances without a valid court order. The EFCC had directed First Bank... Read More

Africa News

August 6, 2026

Police Raid Bandits’ Hideout, Recover Rifles, Ammunition in Joint Operation

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recovered two FN FAL rifles and live ammunition during a raid on a suspected bandits’ hideout in Dajin Madam Forest, located along the Plateau–Bauchi border. The operation followed ongoing investigations into the arrest of four suspects allegedly involved in supplying arms, ammunition and illicit substances to bandits.... Read More

Africa News

August 6, 2026

Super Falcons Thrash Egypt 6-2, Advance to WAFCON Quarter-Finals

Nigeria’s Super Falcons produced a commanding performance to defeat Egypt 6-2 and secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Wednesday. The defending champions bounced back from a shock opening defeat to Malawi to finish second in Group C and keep alive their quest for a... Read More

Africa News

August 6, 2026

Troops Identify Wanted ISWAP Leaders After Lake Chad Offensive

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have identified senior commanders and key operatives of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) following recent offensive operations in northern Borno State, marking another breakthrough in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the Lake Chad Basin. The identified terrorist leaders include Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa, described as the Wali... Read More

Africa News

August 6, 2026

EFCC Says It Froze Osun Accounts to Stop Alleged Diversion of N11bn Public Funds

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision to freeze the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the move was aimed at preventing the alleged diversion of public funds and had nothing to do with the state’s August 15 governorship election. In a statement posted on its official X account... Read More

Africa News

August 6, 2026

BREAKING: Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price by N50, Diesel by N80

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of petrol and diesel, cutting the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N50 per litre and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel, by N80 per litre. The new prices take effect from Thursday, August 6. Under the revised pricing structure, the... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News

August 6, 2026

NUPRC Targets Up to $50bn Investments from 22 Offshore Projects by 2030

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says it is targeting between $30 billion and $50 billion in investments from 22 major offshore oil and gas projects expected to come on stream between 2026 and 2030. The Commission’s Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this on Wednesday during the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Nigeria Annual... Read More

Africa News

August 6, 2026

Tinubu Hails Rescue of 308 Abductees in Kwara, Niger, Orders Stronger Intelligence, Rapid Response

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the rescue of 308 abducted Nigerians in coordinated security operations across Niger and Kwara states, describing the mission as a testament to the growing effectiveness of intelligence-led operations and inter-agency collaboration. The President also directed security agencies to strengthen early warning mechanisms, deepen community-based intelligence gathering and enhance rapid response... Read More

Africa News

August 5, 2026

NiMet Forecasts Three Days of Cloudiness, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast three days of cloudy weather, thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of the country from Wednesday to Friday, warning residents to take precautions against strong winds and heavy downpours. In its weather outlook issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the agency said patches of clouds would dominate the... Read More

Africa News

Fake Agency Probe: Adeyemi Rejects Closed-Door Reps Interrogation, Demands Public Hearing

NBA Faults EFCC Over Osun Account Freeze, Insists Court Order Is Mandatory

Police Raid Bandits’ Hideout, Recover Rifles, Ammunition in Joint Operation

Super Falcons Thrash Egypt 6-2, Advance to WAFCON Quarter-Finals

Troops Identify Wanted ISWAP Leaders After Lake Chad Offensive

EFCC Says It Froze Osun Accounts to Stop Alleged Diversion of N11bn Public Funds

BREAKING: Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price by N50, Diesel by N80

NUPRC Targets Up to $50bn Investments from 22 Offshore Projects by 2030

Tinubu Hails Rescue of 308 Abductees in Kwara, Niger, Orders Stronger Intelligence, Rapid Response

NiMet Forecasts Three Days of Cloudiness, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria

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