Tinubu Courts Global Investors in Paris, Pledges Fiscal Discipline and Policy Stability
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline while outlining the rationale for the swift implementation of his administration’s bold economic…
Davido Named Head of Youth Mobilisation for Governor Adeleke’s Osun Re-Election Campaign
Afrobeats superstar Davido has been appointed Head of Youth Mobilisation for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s 2026 re-election campaign council, bringing his star power to the Accord Party’s push ahead…
IGP Disu Orders Nationwide Disbandment of SWAT and Other Tactical Squads in Major Police Overhaul
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has ordered the immediate disbandment of all tactical units across the Nigeria Police Force, including the Special Weapons and Tactics team, in one of…
ABJFN Calls for Urgent Action as Nigeria Becomes Home to New UNESCO Media Literacy Institute
The Association of Bloggers and Journalists Against Fake News has urged the Nigerian government to move quickly on policy reforms following the country’s selection as host of a pioneering global…
Doku Late Equaliser Saves Man City Point at Everton but Title Race Slips from Their Grasp
Manchester City rescued a dramatic 3-3 draw at Everton on Monday night thanks to Jeremy Doku’s 97th-minute strike, but the result dealt a significant blow to their Premier League title…
Botswana Declares Emergency, Cuts Power to South Africa and Shuts Borders Over Xenophobia Row
Botswana has taken unprecedented diplomatic action against South Africa, cutting electricity exports to several provinces and ordering an immediate closure of its borders amid rising tensions over alleged xenophobic attacks…
Nigeria Opens Trial of Alleged Coup Plotters as Six Plead Not Guilty in Abuja Court
Six former security officials accused of plotting the violent overthrow of President Bola Tinubu’s government pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, as the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned their treason…
Zenith Bank Names Mustafa Bello Chairman as Jim Ovia Steps Down After 12 Years
Zenith Bank Plc confirmed a major boardroom shift on May 5, 2026, with founder Jim Ovia retiring as Chairman at the conclusion of the bank’s Annual General Meeting in Lagos.…
Naira Steadies Against Dollar as Inflation Eases and Growth Outlook Firms for 2026
The Nigerian naira opened the first week of May with relative stability across foreign exchange markets, trading at N1,375.98 per dollar on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market while the parallel…
NNPC Signs MoU with Two Chinese Firms to Restart Warri and Port Harcourt Refineries
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with two Chinese companies for the restart, operation and expansion of the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries, in…
