News & Current Affairs

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 28, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to head its High-Level Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Benin, signaling the bloc’s heightened focus on safeguarding democratic stability in the region.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 27, 2026

Togo has launched a formal review of its oversight framework for non‑governmental organizations (NGOs).

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 27, 2026

Nigerian military has unleashed a relentless offensive that has shattered the command structures of both Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), eliminating over 80 fighters and a roster of high-value commanders in a series of coordinated strikes.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 26, 2026

Under cross-examination, the DSS witness maintained that involvement in surveillance, recruitment and weapons familiarization even without formal identification of the trainers as members of a designated terrorist group constituted acts of terrorism under Nigerian law.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 25, 2026

The Delta State capital swelled with worshippers Wednesday as the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) opened at the Cenotaph, transforming the city into a hub for one of the largest evangelical gatherings in West Africa this year.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 25, 2026

South African police fired rubber bullets and tear gas on Wednesday to disperse hundreds of demonstrators in Durban, as anti-immigrant groups staged one of the largest protests in the coastal city in recent years, demanding the expulsion of undocumented foreign nationals. The march, organized by a coalition including the vigilante movement Operation Dudula and the opposition ActionSA party, highlighted growing political friction over immigration ahead of local elections expected in less than a year.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 25, 2026

Fuel retailers across Nigeria have maintained high petrol pump prices, even as global crude oil prices have fallen sharply, according to a report monitored across Lagos and other major cities.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 24, 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced that a critical 15-kilometre section of the Enugu–Onitsha Highway will be opened to traffic in time for the Easter holiday period, offering motorists what he described as a “special Easter travel relief package.”

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 24, 2026

Leaders of major Nigerian business and labour organisations have warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its resulting surge in global energy costs is putting thousands of businesses at risk of shutting down and could lead to significant job losses if left unchecked.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 23, 2026

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has sparked fresh political speculation after telling Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, that he is “no stranger” to the ruling party’s vision for national development.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 23, 2026

A prominent political voice has declared that history will ultimately be favorable to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his high-profile visit to the United Kingdom, despite growing debate surrounding the trip.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 23, 2026

At least eight people have been killed after suspected terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) on a vital bridge in Niger State, Nigeria highlighting growing concerns over attacks on civilian infrastructure in West Africa.