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.
Senator Ali Ndume advocates extending US-Nigeria military cooperation to Borno's terror hotspots. Read his full statement and analysis of the security situation.
Senator Ali Ndume urges the Nigerian government to extend joint military operations with the US to the North-East, following the airstrike on an ISIS cell in Sokoto. Read more.
During Juma'at prayers at Lekki Mosque, Imam urged President Tinubu to remain resolute in his vision for Nigeria. Read the full sermon on unity and leadership.
Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar confirms Nigeria approved and provided intelligence for the US military strike on a terrorist camp in Northern Nigeria on Christmas Day. Details inside.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has directed factories to massively increase missile output by 2026, citing military needs and deepening cooperation with Russia. Read the full analysis.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed officials to boost missile production and build new factories to meet military demands. This move comes amid closer ties with Russia and increased regional tensions. Read the full analysis.
The Nigerian government has confirmed US airstrikes against ISIS-linked militants in the North-west. Read details of the security cooperation and official statements.
New research reveals how illegal mining, weak governance, and community exclusion drive violence in North-Central and North-West Nigeria. Experts warn blanket bans may worsen the crisis. Discover the evidence-based solutions.
Russian paramilitary forces in the Central African Republic pledge to ensure secure elections this Sunday. Read about the security landscape and geopolitical stakes.
A nationwide manhunt is underway in Zimbabwe after inmate Jeffrey Jingura escaped from Harare Central Prison using a vehicle he was repairing. Authorities urge public caution.
The Association of Corporate Communication & Marketing Professionals in Banks dismisses viral claims of 12 banks shutting down. ACAMB assures the public the recapitalisation is proceeding smoothly to strengthen the financial system.
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.
Amazon reveals it blocked over 1,800 North Koreans from IT jobs, citing 'laptop farms' and sanctions evasion. Read the full report on this global cybersecurity threat.
President Bola Tinubu has refused to sign the Central Gaming Bill into law, upholding a Supreme Court judgment. He assured state governments of his commitment to constitutional democracy. Read the full details.
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold cancels his Music Central Fest performance, citing organisers' failure to meet obligations. The last-minute withdrawal adds to recent concert controversies in Lagos.
As Kwara gears up for 2027, a fierce succession battle unfolds. Analysts examine if power will rotate or if Central's 18-year dominance continues. Discover the key players and political strategies shaping the race.
The Naira staged a remarkable recovery in 2025, closing stronger than 2024. Discover the 4 key CBN FX policies that drove stability and what experts predict for 2026.
APC confirms Governor Caleb Mutfwang's move from PDP, making APC the ruling party in all North Central states. Analysis of the political shift ahead of 2027 elections.
The European Central Bank keeps its key deposit rate at 2% for the fourth consecutive meeting. Analysts scrutinise Lagarde's comments for clues on future monetary policy amid uncertain inflation outlook. Read more.
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
Edo police, with army and vigilantes, rescue 11 kidnapped passengers near Obarenren. Operations continue to free 7 others. Public urged to stay calm and cooperate.
PC Pamela Pritchard dismissed for gross misconduct after drunkenly groping colleagues and attempting to kiss an inspector during a rugby club night out. Full details.
NUJ President Alhassan Yahaya commends Governor Fintiri's infrastructural strides in Adamawa, citing roads, drainage, and a super highway. Plans a national media tour to showcase progress. Read more.
Political aspirants from Kwara North Senatorial Zone have united to strategize for producing the state's next governor in 2027. They urge unity and commend traditional rulers from other zones for their support.
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.
Christian bishops in Abuja dismiss allegations of state-backed genocide against Christians, commend government security efforts, and call for national unity against insecurity.
The Obuzor of Ibusa, Prof. Louis Nwaobishi, asserts the Anioma people of Delta North are Igbo, tracing identity to history and culture. He links current crisis to 1939 British boundary punishment after the Ekumeku War. Read the full story.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan announces the death of her predecessor, Isa Abonyi Obaro, a Second Republic lawmaker. Read tributes and his political legacy.
Delta State faces a surge in deadly land conflicts, with 10 lives lost in six months. Police cite greed and corruption as root causes. Read the full investigation.