2027: Christian Coalition Petitions Trump, US Congress Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket, Alleges Threat to Christians

A coalition of Christian and human rights organisations under the umbrella of the Christian Youth Alliance of Nigeria (CYAN) has petitioned United States President Donald Trump, the US Congress and members of the diplomatic community over the planned retention of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in Nigeria’s 2027 elections. The coalition also urged the international community... Read More

Africa News

August 3, 2026

Northern Christians Back Catholic Bishops, Reject Bwala’s Remarks

The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has thrown its weight behind the Catholic Bishops following their recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu, accusing the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala, of promoting divisive politics capable of undermining Christian unity. The association said the bishops spoke not only on behalf of Catholics but... Read More

Africa News

August 3, 2026

Presidency Challenges Atiku to Prove N7.98tn Oil Windfall Claim, Defends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

The Presidency has mounted a robust defence of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, dismissing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s criticism of the administration as misleading, outdated and disconnected from current economic realities. It also challenged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election to substantiate his allegation that the Federal Government benefited... Read More

Africa News

August 2, 2026

INEC Publishes Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 16 Other Presidential Candidates’ Particulars

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars of President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and 16 other presidential candidates contesting the 2027 presidential election. The commission also displayed the particulars of the vice-presidential candidates in accordance with the revised timetable and schedule of... Read More

Africa News

August 2, 2026

FG Clarifies Kuwait Domestic Workers Suspension Was Nigeria’s Initiative

The Federal Government has clarified reports suggesting that Kuwait recently imposed a ban on the recruitment of Nigerian domestic workers, stating that the suspension was initiated by Nigeria to safeguard the welfare of its citizens. In a statement issued on Saturday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said media reports portraying... Read More

Africa News

August 2, 2026

FG Places 944 Communities in 21 States on Critical Flood Alert

Fresh fears of widespread flooding have emerged after the Federal Ministry of Environment placed 944 communities across 21 states on critical flood alert between August 2 and August 15, 2026, warning residents in vulnerable areas to take immediate precautionary measures. The ministry said the affected communities could experience severe flooding driven by persistent rainfall, rising... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News

August 2, 2026

Fire Breaks Out at Lagos Airport Terminal 2, No Casualties Reported

A fire broke out on Sunday at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, triggering an emergency response by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). FAAN confirmed the incident in a statement posted on its official X account, saying its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) was immediately deployed to contain... Read More

Africa News

August 2, 2026

Power Minister Rules Out Electricity Tariff Hike, Unveils Grid Upgrade Plan

Electricity consumers may have received a reprieve as the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Saturday assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is not considering an increase in electricity tariffs for now, saying its immediate focus is on improving power supply, strengthening the national grid and restoring confidence in the sector. Speaking during a media... Read More

Africa News

August 1, 2026

Customs Waives Import Duty, VAT on CNG, LPG and Electric Vehicles

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a 100 per cent exemption from import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) for eligible Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and electric vehicles (EVs) under the Federal Government’s Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative. The Service disclosed this in additional implementation guidelines issued on Friday in... Read More

Africa News

August 1, 2026

CAF Congress: Five-Man CAF Team Inspects Nigeria’s Facilities Ahead of General Assembly, Awards

A five-member delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has arrived in Abuja to begin inspecting facilities proposed by Nigeria to host the organisation’s 48th Ordinary General Assembly and the annual CAF Awards ceremony. The inspection follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval, granted two months ago during the Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, for... Read More

Africa News

2027: Christian Coalition Petitions Trump, US Congress Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket, Alleges Threat to Christians

Northern Christians Back Catholic Bishops, Reject Bwala’s Remarks

Presidency Challenges Atiku to Prove N7.98tn Oil Windfall Claim, Defends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

INEC Publishes Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 16 Other Presidential Candidates’ Particulars

FG Clarifies Kuwait Domestic Workers Suspension Was Nigeria’s Initiative

FG Places 944 Communities in 21 States on Critical Flood Alert

Fire Breaks Out at Lagos Airport Terminal 2, No Casualties Reported

Power Minister Rules Out Electricity Tariff Hike, Unveils Grid Upgrade Plan

Customs Waives Import Duty, VAT on CNG, LPG and Electric Vehicles

CAF Congress: Five-Man CAF Team Inspects Nigeria’s Facilities Ahead of General Assembly, Awards

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