U.S. President Donald Trump has opposed the possible emergence of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s next supreme leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei. Trump made his position known
The senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Seriake Dickson, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr Dickson announced his decision on Thursday
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from March to July, citing the need to allow more time for preparations. In
The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has congratulated former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 89th birthday, describing him as a courageous
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has emerged as the leading arranger of loans in Africa, capturing more than 23 percent of the continent’s loan market in 2025. The bank secured
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the non-declaration of assets case filed against suspended police officer Abba Kyari and his two brothers by the National Drug Law Enforcement
China says it will dispatch its special envoy for Middle East affairs to help ease growing tensions in the region following recent military strikes involving Iran, the United States, and
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that physical and credential screening for applicants in the 2025/2026 constable recruitment exercise will begin in Lagos on March 9. According to the Lagos
French media conglomerate Canal+ is reportedly considering shutting down African streaming platform Showmax following its acquisition of MultiChoice Group, as the company reassesses the economics of its streaming operations. The
The Anambra State Government has approved contracts worth about ₦604 million for road and infrastructure projects across the state, as preparations intensify for the second-term swearing-in of Governor Chukwuma Soludo
