News & Current Affairs

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 12, 2026

Security will tighten across Windsor next week as Britain prepares to receive Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for a high-profile state visit hosted by King Charles III.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 12, 2026

A new fact-check report has cast doubt on claims that Ghana was used as a military launch base by the United States for airstrikes carried out in Nigeria, a controversy that has sparked intense political debate in Accra

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 12, 2026

Nigeria’s legal profession is facing renewed scrutiny after anti-corruption authorities revealed that more than 100 lawyers are currently under investigation or prosecution for corruption-related offences, while a disciplinary body has sanctioned 17 legal practitioners for professional misconduct. Nigeria’s legal profession is facing renewed scrutiny after anti-corruption authorities revealed that more than 100 lawyers are currently under investigation or prosecution for corruption-related offences, while a disciplinary body has sanctioned 17 legal practitioners for professional misconduct.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 11, 2026

Prominent businessman Obi Cubana has thrown his weight behind Bola Tinubu, unveiling a youth-driven platform, the City Boy Movement, to rally grassroots support ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 11, 2026

‎A heated media dispute escalated Wednesday as Reuben Abati publicly challenged presidential aide Daniel Bwala to substantiate claims that his interview with Al Jazeera was doctored.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 11, 2026

Some countries, including India, have reportedly declined to accept several ambassadorial nominees put forward by Bola Tinubu, citing diplomatic considerations related to the remaining tenure of the current administration.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 11, 2026

‎The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has abruptly relieved the State Head of Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, of his position, drawing renewed attention to the controversy surrounding the extension of his tenure beyond statutory limits.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 11, 2026

Africa’s largest refinery, the Dangote Refinery, has reduced the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to ₦1,075 per litre, following a decline in global crude oil prices to about $88 per barrel.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 11, 2026

‎Daniel Bwala, Presidential Spokesperson on Policy Communication for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has accused Al Jazeera of selectively editing his recent interview, saying the cuts misrepresented his statements and contributed to misinformation circulating on social media.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 10, 2026

‎The city of Asaba, capital of Delta state, is set to welcome one of the most anticipated spiritual gatherings of 2026, the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), led by Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry. Scheduled to hold from March 27 to March 31, the crusade promises five days of powerful preaching, vibrant worship, and life-transforming encounters with God.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 09, 2026

South Africa’s high-profile corruption inquiry is set for another dramatic chapter after suspended metro police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi secured a postponement to his testimony before the Madlanga Commission, a powerful investigation examining corruption and political interference in the country’s criminal justice system.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 09, 2026

The Grand Imam of Ahmed Al‑Tayeb has expressed strong solidarity with the people of Lebanon, reaching out directly to the country’s president in a gesture of unity during a difficult period for the nation.