LATRIA 2026: Annual Worship Gathering Expands from Personal Thanksgiving to Regional Movement

What started as a personal act of thanksgiving has evolved into a fast-growing worship movement, as preparations intensify for the 2026 edition of LATRIA, an annual praise and worship gathering drawing increasing attention across the Federal Capital Territory and beyond. The programme, scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026, at 9:00 PM, will take place at... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News

May 6, 2026

Zenith Bank Expands into Côte d’Ivoire, Targets Francophone Market Growth

Zenith Bank Plc has officially launched its subsidiary in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a significant step in its expansion across West Africa and entry into the Francophone market. The new subsidiary, Zenith Bank Côte d’Ivoire, commenced operations after securing regulatory approval from the country’s Ministry of Finance and Budget in December 2025. The bank will operate... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Business

May 6, 2026

Bello Succeeds Ovia as Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc

Mustafa Bello has been appointed Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, succeeding the bank’s founder, Jim Ovia, who has stepped down after completing his regulatory tenure. The announcement, made in a corporate filing on May 5, 2026, brings to a close Ovia’s 12-year leadership on the board, in compliance with corporate governance requirements for financial institutions... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News

May 6, 2026

Gov. Ododo Hails INEC Over Move to Restore More Constituencies in Kogi State

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for initiating the process to restore more state constituencies in Kogi State, describing the move as a bold step toward deepening democracy and correcting historical imbalances. The Governor gave the commendation at the INEC stakeholders’... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics

May 5, 2026

Tinubu Committed to Police Reform Through Education — Alausa

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the Nigerian Police Force through education, as plans reach an advanced stage for the take-off of a southern campus of the Police Academy in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Monday after a high-level meeting with the Inspector-General of Police,... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

May 5, 2026

Maruf Tunji Alausa Names Ikharo Attah Special Adviser on Communication

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the appointment of Ikharo Attah as Special Adviser on Media and Communication in the Office of the Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa. The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated April 28, 2026, and is aimed at strengthening public engagement, enhancing transparency, and improving the communication... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

May 5, 2026

FCSC Unveils Reform Plan to Restore Merit, Efficiency in Civil Service

Olaopa outlines 2026–2030 strategy to reposition commission as government’s human resource engine and drive professionalism across MDAs. By Ifeoma Onyekachi Nigeria’s federal civil service is set for a major overhaul as the Federal Civil Service Commission moves to redefine its role in recruitment, promotion, and workforce management through a new medium-term reform agenda.... Read More

Africa News, Nigeria News

May 5, 2026

Nigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Deaths of Citizens in Custody

Abuja demands probe, autopsy reports, and stronger protections as diplomatic tensions rise over alleged abuses by security forces. By Ifeoma Onyekachi The Federal Government has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner to Nigeria following the deaths of two Nigerians in separate incidents involving South African security agencies, escalating diplomatic concerns between both countries. ... Read More

Africa News, community, Crime, Life, Nigeria News

May 5, 2026

Stakeholders Call for Coordinated Diaspora Policy Framework at Abuja Summit

NiDCOM leads high-level talks to unlock diaspora investment, remittances, and skills transfer amid calls for stronger inter-agency collaboration. By Ifeoma Onyekachi Stakeholders in migration governance and diaspora engagement have renewed calls for a more coordinated and results-driven policy framework to maximise the contributions of Nigerians in the diaspora. The push came during a... Read More

Africa News, Business, Nigeria News

May 5, 2026

U.S., Nigeria Deepen Ties on Media Freedom and Counterterrorism Communication

U.S. envoy and Nigeria’s information minister align on promoting press freedom and enhancing strategic communication to support national security. By Ifeoma Onyekachi The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States, Keith Heffern, has held talks with Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, aimed at تعزيز media freedom and strengthening bilateral cooperation... Read More

Africa News, Featured, Nigeria News

LATRIA 2026: Annual Worship Gathering Expands from Personal Thanksgiving to Regional Movement

Zenith Bank Expands into Côte d’Ivoire, Targets Francophone Market Growth

Bello Succeeds Ovia as Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc

Gov. Ododo Hails INEC Over Move to Restore More Constituencies in Kogi State

Tinubu Committed to Police Reform Through Education — Alausa

Maruf Tunji Alausa Names Ikharo Attah Special Adviser on Communication

FCSC Unveils Reform Plan to Restore Merit, Efficiency in Civil Service

Nigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Deaths of Citizens in Custody

Stakeholders Call for Coordinated Diaspora Policy Framework at Abuja Summit

U.S., Nigeria Deepen Ties on Media Freedom and Counterterrorism Communication

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