News & Current Affairs

Uchechi Okporie

May 13, 2026

At the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a sweeping 23 billion euro ($27 billion) investment package aimed at deepening economic ties between France and African nations.

Uchechi Okporie

May 13, 2026

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State marked his 66th birthday on Tuesday amid an outpouring of goodwill messages from political leaders, supporters, traditional rulers and residents across Nigeria.

Uchechi Okporie

May 13, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the country’s worsening security situation following the death of former House of Representatives member Abba Adamu in kidnappers’ custody.

Chineye Egesi

May 13, 2026

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through its Ogun I Area Command in Idiroko, has confiscated contraband goods valued at N6.77 billion as part of intensified efforts to curb smuggling and illegal cross-border trade.

Uchechi Okporie

May 13, 2026

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has called on African nations to take greater responsibility for their economic future, warning that the continent cannot continue to depend on unfulfilled promises from global powers.

Chineye Egesi

May 13, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Addis Ababa capital of Ethiopia as part of his East Africa diplomatic tour following the recently concluded Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, capital of Kenya.

Uchechi Okporie

May 13, 2026

At the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenyan President William Ruto has called for a new era of partnership between Africa and France anchored on mutual respect, shared responsibility and economic transformation.

Uchechi Okporie

May 12, 2026

Authorities in northeastern Nigeria have confirmed that repentant former insurgents undergoing rehabilitation in Borno State are made to swear on the Quran before being reintegrated into society, a controversial security measure now drawing international attention to Africa’s evolving fight against terrorism.

Uchechi Okporie

May 12, 2026

Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized growing calls for a southern-only presidency ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, warning that identity-driven politics could weaken the opposition and hand victory to the ruling camp.

Uchechi Okporie

May 12, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly rejected growing calls for his resignation amid renewed pressure linked to the controversial Phala Phala scandal, declaring that he has committed no crime and intends to remain in office.

Uchechi Okporie

May 12, 2026

A South African citizen, Shimane Samuel Moeketsi, has stirred widespread debate on social media after making strong remarks directed at African migrants, particularly Nigerians, urging them to remain in their home countries and hold political leaders accountable rather than relocating to South Africa.

Chineye Egesi

May 12, 2026

Police have arrested two suspects, including a teenager, in connection with the burglary at the Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala, during which seven high-end laptops were reportedly stolen.