2027: Atiku, Obi, Makinde, Others Begin Talks on Opposition Alliance Against Tinubu

Presidential candidates and opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Donald Duke, Adebayo Adewole Ebenezer and Sandy Onor, have commenced fresh consultations on plans to forge a common political front against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general... Read More

Africa News

August 11, 2026

Petrol Price Drops Again as Filling Stations Slash Pump Prices

Filling stations across Nigeria have again reduced the pump price of petrol following a fresh price cut by the Dangote Refinery. A market survey on Monday showed that MRS filling stations in Abuja and its environs reduced their petrol price to N1,210 per litre, from N1,260, representing a N50 reduction per litre. Similarly, AA Rano... Read More

Africa News

August 11, 2026

Gov. Ododo Charges Auditors to Harness AI, Protect Public Funds for Development

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has charged Auditor General for Local Governments across Nigeria to embrace Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies to strengthen accountability, block financial leakages and ensure that public resources translate into tangible development for citizens. Governor Ododo gave the charge on... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics

August 10, 2026

Akasoba Duke-Abiola: The Nigerian Candidature Seeking a Place in the UN Secretary-General Race

The race to succeed António Guterres as Secretary-General of the United Nations is entering an important stage, with Member States putting forward candidates for one of the most influential international positions in the world. The Secretary-General serves as the chief administrative officer of the United Nations and plays a central diplomatic role in bringing international... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Business, UK News, World News

August 10, 2026

Geregu Power Defaults on N40.09bn Bond as Revenue Plunges 79%

ABUJA – Geregu Power Plc has defaulted on a N40.09 billion bond obligation as a sharp decline in electricity generation and revenue, linked to an extensive turbine overhaul, puts pressure on the company’s ability to service its debt. The power producer failed to make the eighth semi-annual coupon payment and fourth scheduled bullet principal repayment... Read More

Africa News

August 10, 2026

Nigeria’s Debt Hits N159.27tn as Borrowing Rises by N14.6tn in One Year

Nigeria’s total public debt has risen to N159.27 trillion, representing a N14.6 trillion increase in one year, as the federal and state governments continue to borrow to finance infrastructure, public services and other government programmes. The latest figures from the Debt Management Office (DMO) show that the country’s debt stock increased from N144.67 trillion in... Read More

Africa News

August 10, 2026

Tinubu Urges Clerics to Speak Out Against Terrorism, Kidnapping, Banditry

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged religious and spiritual leaders in Nigeria, Africa and beyond to speak out against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the misuse of religion to justify violence. The President said genuine religious service could never be advanced through the destruction of innocent lives. Tinubu made the call on Sunday in Kano in... Read More

Africa News

August 10, 2026

Why West Africa Must Govern Its Way to Peace

By Anyebe, Vice President, Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) West Africa has been battling insecurity for decades, yet the region remains trapped in a cycle of violence. Extremist groups regroup after military defeats, criminal networks adapt faster than governments, and communities liberated through force often relapse into instability. The uncomfortable truth is... Read More

Africa News

August 10, 2026

INEC Extends Deadline for State Election Nominations to August 11

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the list of candidates for the 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly elections to August 11, 2026. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, announced the extension in a statement issued in... Read More

Africa News

August 10, 2026

NIS Deploys Passport Intervention Team to UK for Nigerians

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the deployment of a dedicated Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to facilitate the processing and issuance of passports to Nigerians living in the country. The exercise, directed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, is scheduled to commence on Monday, August 10, 2026. In a statement... Read More

Africa News

2027: Atiku, Obi, Makinde, Others Begin Talks on Opposition Alliance Against Tinubu

Petrol Price Drops Again as Filling Stations Slash Pump Prices

Gov. Ododo Charges Auditors to Harness AI, Protect Public Funds for Development

Akasoba Duke-Abiola: The Nigerian Candidature Seeking a Place in the UN Secretary-General Race

Geregu Power Defaults on N40.09bn Bond as Revenue Plunges 79%

Nigeria’s Debt Hits N159.27tn as Borrowing Rises by N14.6tn in One Year

Tinubu Urges Clerics to Speak Out Against Terrorism, Kidnapping, Banditry

Why West Africa Must Govern Its Way to Peace

INEC Extends Deadline for State Election Nominations to August 11

NIS Deploys Passport Intervention Team to UK for Nigerians

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