African Queens Summit 2026: From Royal Heritage to Global Leadership

LONDON/OXFORD, 14–31 AUGUST 2026 — A new chapter in Africa’s cultural and diplomatic engagement is unfolding in Britain as the African & Global Queens Summit 2026 brings together African queens, traditional rulers, scholars, humanitarian leaders and members of the African Diaspora for an 18-day programme across London and Oxford. Convened by Her Royal Majesty Queen... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Business

August 14, 2026

UN: NIGERIA COULD BECOME THE CONSENSUS ALTERNATIVE FOR UN SECRETARY-GENERAL

THE 2026 RACE IS FAR MORE OPEN THAN IT APPEARS The contest to succeed António Guterres as Secretary-General of the United Nations should not yet be regarded as settled. The first Security Council straw poll produced a clear early leader in Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, with 10 “encourage” votes, followed by Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett with... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Governance

August 14, 2026

Insecurity: Military Launches Fresh North-West Offensive Against Terrorists, Criminals

The Nigerian military has launched a fresh offensive against terrorists and armed criminal groups operating across the North-West, as security forces intensify efforts to disrupt their networks and prevent them from establishing new operational bases. The operation, code-named Operation CLEAN SWEEP IV, is being conducted by the Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation... Read More

Africa News, Defence, Military, Police

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

Osun Election: PDP, APM Candidates Withdraw, Endorse Adeleke

OSOGBO — Two governorship candidates in Saturday’s Osun State election, Adebayo Simon Adewale of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Adedamola Adebayo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have withdrawn from the race and endorsed incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. The development comes less than 48 hours before voters in the state are scheduled to elect... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Politics

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

2027 Presidency: Makinde Names Ex-DSS Boss Daura as Running Mate

The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has picked former Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Lawal Musa Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Makinde announced Daura’s selection on Thursday at the APM’s elective National Convention in Bauchi, where he also... Read More

Africa News, Featured, Politics

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

African Queens Summit 2026: From Royal Heritage to Global Leadership

UN: NIGERIA COULD BECOME THE CONSENSUS ALTERNATIVE FOR UN SECRETARY-GENERAL

Insecurity: Military Launches Fresh North-West Offensive Against Terrorists, Criminals

China Pledges N40bn Grant to Support Nigeria’s Development Projects

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

Osun Election: PDP, APM Candidates Withdraw, Endorse Adeleke

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

2027 Presidency: Makinde Names Ex-DSS Boss Daura as Running Mate

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

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

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