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April 30, 2026

Tinubu Appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs Minister, Nominates Enikanolaiye as Minister of State

Shake-up in Nigeria’s diplomatic leadership as President seeks stronger global engagement and foreign policy efficiency By Ifeoma Onyekachi   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.   The appointment was... Read More
Africa News, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
April 29, 2026

PRESIDENT TINUBU NOMINATES RABIU ABDULLAHI UMAR AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF NMDPRA

By Festus Fifen   Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), in the public interest.   The President has also approved the nomination of Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
April 29, 2026

Kogi APC Primaries: Gov Ododo Rules Out Imposition of Candidates

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has assured stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that no candidate will be imposed on any community in Kogi State.   Addressing APC aspirants from Kogi Central senatorial district at a meeting in Lokoja on Tuesday, Governor Ododo stated that the primary elections... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
April 29, 2026

FG Intensifies Data-Driven Reforms to Tackle Out-of-School Crisis

Over 18.5 million children affected as government expands learner tracking, invests billions in teachers, infrastructure and reintegration programmes. By ifeoma Onyekachi   The Federal Government has ramped up nationwide efforts to address Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis through data-driven reforms, strengthened collaboration and targeted investments aimed at expanding access to education and improving learning outcomes.  ... Read More
Africa News, community, Education
April 29, 2026

Nigeria: Defections, Power, and the Betrayal of the Nigerian Voter

As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 elections, a political culture of convenience, not conviction is steadily taking root across the country. Governors, Senators, House Of Reps, State Execs, Local Govt to Wards elected on the mandate of the people, are increasingly treating party affiliation as a personal wardrobe choice: something to change when it no... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Featured, Politics
April 29, 2026

Tinubu Signals 2027 Re-election Bid as Supporters Purchase N100m APC Nomination Forms

Allies say funds were crowd-sourced from over 1,000 contributors as forms are also secured for Hamzat, Adebule, and Faleke amid concerns over alleged gatekeeping in APC primaries. By Ifeoma Onyekachi   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a formal step toward seeking a second term in office, with loyalists purchasing the presidential nomination and expression... Read More
Africa News, Business, Politics
April 28, 2026

NSCDC Applauds Federal Government Reforms as Retiring ACG Abodurin Unveils Six Publications

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commended the Federal Government for reforms that have revitalised the Corps, as a retiring Assistant Commandant General (ACG), Hammed Abodurin, unveiled six publications at a ceremony in Abuja. The event, held at the NSCDC National Headquarters, also marked the formal send-off of Abodurin, who is due... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News
April 28, 2026

7.5 Million Children in Central Sahel Need Urgent Aid  UNICEF Warns of Deepening Crisis

Conflict, displacement, and climate shocks are pushing millions of children across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso into severe humanitarian distress, with access to education and basic services rapidly deteriorating.   By Ifeoma Onyekachi     The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over a worsening humanitarian crisis in Africa’s Central Sahel, revealing that... Read More
Africa News, community
April 28, 2026

Bianca Ojukwu Charged Newly Inducted Ambassadors  Envoys-Designate To Drive Nigeria’s Global Interests Through ‘4Ds’ Strategy

New ambassadors are urged to prioritise economic diplomacy, diaspora engagement, and national image as Nigeria seeks stronger global influence and investment inflows. By ifeoma Onyekachi     Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has charged newly inducted ambassadors and high commissioners-designate to advance the country’s strategic interests using the government’s “4Ds” frameworkDemocracy,... Read More
Africa News, Featured, Nigeria News, Politics
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