CAR Elections Open, Touadera Seeks Third Term
Voters in the Central African Republic head to the polls as President Faustin-Archange Touadera seeks a third term after constitutional changes. Critics call the vote a sham.
Voters in the Central African Republic head to the polls as President Faustin-Archange Touadera seeks a third term after constitutional changes. Critics call the vote a sham.
Ogun State Police arrest eight suspects linked to the 'Democratic Republic of Yoruba' for alleged assault on officers and public disturbance in Sango-Ota. Read the full details.
Ogun State Police arrest eight persons linked to the Democratic Republic of Yoruba for alleged public disturbance, unlawful assembly, and assault on officers on Christmas Day in Sango-Ota.
A Police Inspector attached to Niger State Government House has reportedly died in detention after arrest for alleged arms dealing with bandits. This is the second such incident in a week.
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr launches a furious attack on CAF after VAR failure costs Benin Republic a penalty in their AFCON 2025 opener. Read the full details of the controversy.
Governor Umaru Bago has enacted Niger State's N1.073 trillion 2026 budget, with over N783bn for capital projects. Nasarawa Assembly also passes N545.2bn appropriation bill. Read the details.
Russian paramilitary forces in the Central African Republic pledge to ensure secure elections this Sunday. Read about the security landscape and geopolitical stakes.
Benin Republic submits official complaint to CAF after a VAR malfunction denied them a crucial penalty in their 1-0 AFCON 2025 defeat to DR Congo. Get the full story and reactions.
Governor Umaru Bago has signed Niger State's 2026 budget of over N1.073 trillion into law, with capital expenditure exceeding N783 billion. The governor praised the Assembly for swift passage.
As CAR holds pivotal elections, explore its journey from war to fragile peace, its economic struggles, and its bold bitcoin move. Get the full story here.
The European Commission has launched an inquiry into Czech government support for two new nuclear reactors. The probe focuses on a multi-billion euro loan and price guarantee scheme. Read the full details.
Former Benin defence minister Candide Azannai is in pre-trial detention over a foiled coup plot. Get the latest on the arrests and political tensions in West Africa.
PINL security firm provides free medical outreach and palliatives to over 800 persons in Bayelsa host communities. The initiative aims to secure pipelines and mitigate flooding impacts. Read more.
Benin Republic & Seamfix launch ePass, a digital platform for citizens abroad to renew passports online from 80+ countries. No embassy visits needed. #DigitalIdentity
Netflix partners with FIFA to release an official football simulation game in 2026, available at no extra cost to subscribers via Netflix Games. Get ready for the biggest World Cup yet!
Nigeria and Central Europe launch a new chamber of commerce to deepen trade, investment, and cultural ties. Key figures inducted into Advisory Council. #Nigeria #Trade #Investment
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disengages 30 aides to reorganise his administration for efficiency under the New Niger agenda. Read details of the strategic shake-up.
Niger State Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago appeals for prayers for the safe return of the remaining abducted pupils of St Mary's Catholic School, Papiri. He made the call at a dinner with journalists.
Niger State Police have charged eight individuals for child trafficking and kidnapping. The syndicate allegedly stole and sold children from Lambata. Read the shocking details.
President Bola Tinubu held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria's service chiefs at the Presidential Villa. This is his first meeting with the high command since appointing the Defence Minister. Details inside.
Niger State Police apprehend a 35-year-old woman, Zuwaira Usman, transporting 2,500 AK-47 rounds. The suspect reveals a criminal network spanning Kaduna and Delta states. Read the full details of the interstate arms smuggling bust.
The Nigerian government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State earlier this year. Read the full details of the rescue operation.
Nigeria's Federal Government condemns the failed military coup in Benin Republic. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar denounces the assault on democracy. Read the full statement and details.
Nigeria has deployed fighter aircraft to Benin Republic for surveillance following a military coup that ousted President Patrice Talon. Read the latest on regional security implications.
Chief Dele Momodu shares a chilling account of how a missing car document forced a last-minute change of plans, narrowly avoiding being caught in the Benin Republic military coup. Read his full story.
Lieutenant-Colonel Tigri Pascal leads a successful military coup in Benin Republic, overthrowing President Patrice Talon. Borders closed, constitution suspended. Full report.
Reports allege a top ICC official's involvement in funding CAR militants via Martin Figueira. This scandal adds to the court's crises, including African withdrawals and reform doubts. Read more.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan announces the death of her predecessor, Isa Abonyi Obaro, a Second Republic lawmaker. Read tributes and his political legacy.
Fresh instability hits Nigeria's forex market as the naira weakens on the parallel market, widening the gap with official rates despite rising external reserves. Get the latest data and analysis.
Niger State Police have arrested three more suspects, including two pastors, and rescued three additional children sold for N3.7 million. A total of nine children have now been recovered in the ongoing investigation.