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Culture, colours, heritage dazzle at 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival as Abiodun celebrates unity

Culture, colours, heritage dazzle at 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival as Abiodun celebrates unity

Arrays of beautifully adorned men, women, youths, and cultural enthusiasts from all walks of life on Friday thronged the ancient town of Ijebu-Ode for the 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival, transforming the city into a vibrant panorama of colour, glamour, heritage, and tradition. The annual cultural celebration came alive with spectacular horse-riding processions, richly embroidered attires, rhythmic ...

Vusi rejects South Africa’s xenophobic claims

Mugabe’s son given fine, to be deported for pointing toy gun

UN chief advocates reform to address $1.6trn Africa financial gap

South Sudan protests deportations of nationals from Egypt, Libya, Sudan

IMF/World Bank meetings: Dangote champions infrastructure, job creation as catalysts for Africa’s economic growth

20m measles deaths averted since 2000 in Africa – WHO

20m measles deaths averted since 2000 in Africa – WHO

Measles vaccinations have saved nearly 20 million lives in Africa since the year 2000 and more than 500 million children were protected through routine immunisation, but the continent remains offtrack in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases. The findings come in the first-ever detailed analysis of immunisation targets in Africa, published on Wednesday by the World ...

Africa must prioritise water availability, safe sanitation– Pan-African group

Africa must prioritise water availability, safe sanitation– Pan-African group

By Kayode Adebiyi The President of the Pan-African AU Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission, Dr Steven Ben-Joel, has called on AU member countries to prioritise sustainable water availability and safe sanitation system. He said that these are the corner stone of the continent’s development agenda. Ben-Joel made the call at a news conference unveiling the 2026 ...

Mysterious illness claims 5 lives in Burundi – WHO

Mysterious illness claims 5 lives in Burundi – WHO

By Cecilia Ologunagba UN World Health Organisation (WHO) and health authorities in Burundi are racing to identify a mysterious illness that has claimed five lives in the country’s north. The outbreak, centred in the Mpanda district near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has so far sickened 28 people. The cases, first ...

UN condemns Sudan wedding attack, killing of 30 civilians

UN condemns Sudan wedding attack, killing of 30 civilians

By Cecilia Ologunagba The United Nations has condemned a deadly drone strike on civilians in Kutum, North Darfur, noting a drone attack struck a wedding ceremony in the town, killing at least 30 civilians, including women and children. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, at a news briefing on Thursday, said civilians were bearing the brunt of ...

AfDB commits $80M to DR Congo’s population census

AfDB commits $80M to DR Congo’s population census

By Damilare Adeleye The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has announced an $80M contribution to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s second General Population and Housing Census (RGPH2). This was disclosed on March 23, 2026, in Kinshasa during a donor roundtable involving technical and financial partners. The Bank’s pledge forms a significant portion of ...

Breaking: Ghana announces free visas for Africans

Breaking: Ghana announces free visas for Africans

By Ejire Folakunmi Ghana has announced plans to introduce a free electronic visa regime for all African nationals, effective May 25, 2026, in a move aimed at promoting regional integration, tourism, and intra-African trade. The policy, scheduled to take effect on Africa Day, was announced by President John Mahama during the inaugural state visit of ...

Flutterwave secures banking license, unveils unified financial platform

By Ismail Azeez African fintech giant Flutterwave has announced the acquisition of a Nigerian banking license, marking a major milestone in its 10-year journey to build financial infrastructure across the continent. The company, in a statement shared on its verified X account on Thursday, described the development as a "defining step" toward reshaping Africa's financial ...

Selective outrage, selective brotherhood: No harm must befall Nigerians.

Selective outrage, selective brotherhood: No harm must befall Nigerians.

South Africans, calm down. Anger is not an excuse for xenophobia. It never has been, and it never will be. What is unfolding is not outrage it is misdirected hostility against fellow Africans, and it is both disappointing and deeply ironic. When apartheid suffocated your nation, it was not convenient for others to stand with ...

Housing deficit widens as investors abandon rental projects

Housing deficit widens as investors abandon rental projects

Nigeria’s housing deficit is expected to deepen as investors continue to pull back from residential rental developments despite surging demand in urban centres, industry data and officials show. Developers are increasingly shifting to built-for-sale projects, short-let apartments and vacation homes, citing faster returns and quicker recovery of capital in a challenging economic environment. The move ...

NAPTIP launches investigation into viral assault of Benue schoolgirl

NAPTIP launches investigation into viral assault of Benue schoolgirl

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has commenced an investigation into a viral video showing a group of female students assaulting and stripping a classmate in Benue State. The agency announced its intervention on Monday following widespread public outrage over the incident circulating on social media. In a statement posted ...

The June 12, 1993 election crisis.

The June 12, 1993 election crisis.

By Ejire Folakunmi It started with hope. On June 12, 1993, Nigerians came out in large numbers to vote. It was widely regarded as one of the fairest elections in the country’s history. People from different regions and backgrounds participated peacefully. For many, it felt like a real chance for change and a better future. ...

6 things Nigerians have quietly stopped buying in 2026

6 things Nigerians have quietly stopped buying in 2026

By Imisioluwa Afunmiso You may not have noticed it yet. Life is getting more expensive, and people are adjusting in ways they don’t always talk about. What used to feel like normal spending now requires more thought and planning. Little by little, priorities are changing and certain things are being pushed aside. If you look ...

PDP accuses Wike’s faction of plot to weaken party

PDP accuses Wike’s faction of plot to weaken party

By Seyifunmi Azeez The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday accused a rival faction linked to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike of working to undermine the party, as it escalated a deepening leadership crisis to the Supreme Court. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP said it had ...

Nigeria awards ₦2.2bn to student innovators

Nigeria awards ₦2.2bn to student innovators

By Seyifunmi Azeez The Federal Government of Nigeria has awarded a total of around ₦2.2 billion in equity‑free grants to 45 student‑led ventures emerging from the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S‑VCG) Bootcamp, an initiative designed to support youth entrepreneurship and innovation. The awards were announced on Monday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji ...

Lagos raises alarm over 14,000 undiagnosed TB cases

Lagos raises alarm over 14,000 undiagnosed TB cases

Lagos State health authorities have raised an alarm over a significant detection gap in the fight against Tuberculosis (TB), revealing that nearly 14,000 estimated cases remain undiagnosed within the community. During a symposium and awareness walk to commemorate the 2026 World Tuberculosis Day, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, revealed ...

UNGA 2025: Nigeria to deepen ties with Namibia

UNGA 2025: Nigeria to deepen ties with Namibia

The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Namibia have reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of both nations. This was the outcome of a courtesy visit by the President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, to Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General ...

NiDCOM secures rescue of Nigerians stranded in Central African Republic

NiDCOM secures rescue of Nigerians stranded in Central African Republic

By Olakunle Oke The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has acted swiftly following a distress call about several Nigerians reportedly stranded and subjected to mistreatment in the Central African Republic (CAR). The intervention came after a viral video circulated online showing the victims appealing for help from the Nigerian government. According to the video, the ...

Elombi next President of Afreximbank

Elombi next President of Afreximbank

The shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have appointed Dr George Elombi as the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the continental financial institution. Elombi, who was appointed on Saturday, becomes the fourth President to lead the Bank since its establishment in 1993. His appointment was one of the key ...

ECOWAS sets to elect new Chairman today as Tinubu’s tenure elapses Tuesday

ECOWAS sets to elect new Chairman today as Tinubu’s tenure elapses Tuesday

By Matthew Denis The presidents and representatives of 12 member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are set to converge on the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, for an Extraordinary Summit on Sunday, July 7. This is as the tenure of President Bola Tinubu as the Chairman of the Authority of ...

Africa: X-raying a bloc’s fight against poverty

Poverty, the inability to satisfy basic human needs is endemic in Africa. Unfortunately, the continent is blessed with enormous human and materials resources to meet its needs and stimulate growth and prosperity. Many factors such as illiteracy and lack of good governance have been identified as being responsible for this. Recent global developments such as ...

Ghana introduces visa-on-arrival for all travellers

The Ghanaian government has introduced visa-on-arrival for travellers entering the country from the Christmas period starting from 22nd December 2022 to 15th January 2023. Ghana’s transport ministry made this known Thursday saying it has launched a visa-on-arrival policy for passengers travelling to Ghana in a move connected with the ‘Beyond the Return’ initiative to attract ...

U.S. Consulate Academy for women entrepreneurs churns out 250 graduates

...No one does empowerment like U.S. Mission in Nigeria — Valedictorian, Olusola Sowemimo Abimbola Abatta No fewer than 250 businesswomen have graduated from this year’s edition of the U.S. Consulate Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). The graduation ceremony was held with fanfare at Lagos Continental Hotel, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday. Nigerian ...

Shortage of oil refineries haunts Africa as fuel prices rocket

A shortage of oil refineries across sub- Saharan Africa coupled with soaring crude prices because of the war in Ukraine has left countries dangerously short of fuel supplies, disrupting airlines and causing queues at filling stations. The surge in prices comes in tandem with a spike in the cost of food after Russia sent troops ...

New pathway to Nigeria-Cote d’Ivoire bilateral relations

Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire, two of the biggest contributors to ECOWAS’ Gross Domestic Product, are basking on the euphoria of revivified bilateral relations. The two big players in West African economy reactivated the Nigeria-Cote d’Ivoire Binational Commission. The maiden edition of the meeting, which took place in Abuja in August 2013, led to the signing ...

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