News & Current Affairs

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 23, 2026

In a major development for Nigeria’s education sector, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has approved the full waiver of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) fees for the Nigerian Law School campus in Abuja, signaling a strong commitment to expanding legal training infrastructure.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 23, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a landmark ₦17 billion funding intervention targeted at community-led development projects across all 8,804 wards in Nigeria, triggering widespread national and international attention.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 23, 2026

West African telecommunications regulators have launched a fresh drive for stronger regional cooperation at a major summit in Lomé, in a move that could reshape the region’s digital future and expand internet access for millions.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 22, 2026

A political firestorm has erupted in Delta State after Ossai Ovie Success, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the governor, delivered a blistering and highly controversial takedown of the Senate declaration by former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, framing one central mistake as potentially fatal: his decision to ignore Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 22, 2026

The political atmosphere in Delta State has been set ablaze following the dramatic declaration by former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in 2027 under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 22, 2026

Nigeria has been thrust into fresh political drama after former minister Timipre Sylva and five others were arraigned in court over an alleged coup plot.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 22, 2026

Telecommunications regulators and industry leaders from across West Africa have gathered in Lomé, Togo, to examine how public-private partnerships (PPPs) can help finance critical broadband infrastructure and close the region’s widening digital gap.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 22, 2026

Authorities in Ghana have announced fresh developments in a high-profile murder investigation involving the father-in-law of Sammy Gyamfi, drawing nationwide attention and renewed debate over security and justice.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 21, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a limited cabinet reshuffle, making changes to the composition of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 21, 2026

A wave of concern has swept across Uganda after lawmakers publicly condemned the poor living conditions in police barracks, exposing a housing crisis affecting officers tasked with maintaining national security.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 21, 2026

A major national debate has erupted in Nigeria after retired police commissioner Fatai Owoseni urged state governors to stop relying on Abuja and take immediate action against growing insecurity.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 21, 2026

The United States is placing Africa’s growing terrorism crisis at the center of its diplomatic agenda this week, as the State Department prepares to outline a renewed counterterrorism strategy aimed at confronting rising militant threats across the continent.