News & Current Affairs

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 17, 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels are reportedly preparing to sign a peace monitoring agreement in Switzerland, raising fresh hopes for an end to one of Africa’s most dangerous and long-running conflicts.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 17, 2026

A dramatic security incident has stirred public attention in Ghana after police arrested a man accused of allegedly stealing a Ghana Police Service armoured vehicle at Nkawie Market in the Ashanti Region.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

Expanded International Rewrite: Nigeria’s political landscape is rapidly shifting into campaign mode as President Bola Tinubu delivers a bold and defiant message to his strongest challengers, signaling that the road to the 2027 presidential election will be anything but quiet.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

Nigeria’s deepening security crisis has struck at the heart of its future, as armed attackers abducted at least 14 students preparing for national exams during a violent roadside ambush in Benue State.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

A major political alignment is unfolding in Nasarawa State as key political stakeholders signal support for Senator Wadada as a leading successor figure ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has extended warm congratulations to Romuald Wadagni following his decisive victory in Benin Republic’s presidential election, a result seen as a major moment for political continuity in West Africa.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

The conflict in Sudan continues to worsen, creating a major humanitarian crisis with serious implications for Africa.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

In a calculated step to strengthen its global influence, South Africa has appointed a highly experienced negotiator as its new ambassador to the United States, signaling a renewed focus on diplomacy at a time of shifting geopolitical alliances.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

In Nigeria today, getting into a “big school” has become more than an ambition, it has turned into a national obsession.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

A major energy disruption has hit Ghana after the state-owned Ghana National Gas Company abruptly shut down its gas processing plant due to a critical system failure, sparking widespread electricity outages across the country.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

Nigeria has been thrown into mourning after a deadly terrorist ambush claimed the life of a senior army commander and several soldiers, a development that is sending fresh waves of concern across Africa and beyond.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 15, 2026

In a surprising turn that is already drawing global attention, the Federal Government of Nigeria has withdrawn terrorism charges against the son of former Attorney- General, Abubakar Malami, alongside others, and instead re-arraigned them on fresh allegations related to illegal arms possession.