BBC Africa Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Diezani Alison-Madueke: Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister

Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister Two oil executives have denied paying bribes to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, a court has been told. Statements made by Kevin Okyere and Igho Sanomi to UK investigators were read out in Southwark Crown Court on Tuesda…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

South Africa anti-immigration march: Migrants warned to close shops

African migrants warned to close shops during South Africa anti-migrant march African migrants in the South African capital, Pretoria, were urged to exercise "heightened vigilance" during an anti-illegal immigration march, amid fears of xenophobic attacks. Ghana's high commission advised its nation…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Kenya's President William Ruto backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians' English

Kenya's leader backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians' English Kenya's President William Ruto has been forced to respond to the backlash over his recent remarks suggesting Nigerian-accented English was incomprehensible. His clarification came at a mining conference in the Kenyan capital, Nairo…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Ghana's military hunts those behind convoy attack on northern highway

Ghana's military hunts those behind convoy attack on northern highway Ghana's army is investigating a deadly attack by gunmen on a military convoy that was escorting 140 civilians along a dangerous highway in the north-eastern of the country. Seven gunmen and three civilians were killed in an excha…

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GlobeNewswire Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Global Strategic Business Research Report 2026, Focus on ABB, E.ON, ENGIE, Fermata Energy, Flexitricity, Hitachi Energy, Indra Renewable Technologies, Nuvve, OVO Energy, Renault

Dublin, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global market for Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) was valued at US$3.7 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$13 Billion by 2030, gro…

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Vanguard Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

Chad arrests, deports Nigerians fleeing jihadists

Hundreds of Nigerians living in Chad, seeking safety from a jihadist insurgency, were rounded up and deported last week, those arrested told AFP. Nigeria has been battling a jihadist insurgency for 17 years, since the 2009 Boko Haram uprising, which has spawned various factions of militants that ha…

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The Punch Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

UPDATED: Osun dismisses jailed monarch's deposition report

Osun State Government has dismissed a report that it has deposed Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede. This is in reaction to a claim which went viral on social media on Monday, purporting that Oba Oloyede had been deposed by the state government. The PUNCH reports that Oba Oloyede, 62 at the…

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BBC News Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

URC: Ospreys coach Mark Jones reflects on 'hell of a season'

It is fair to say the first full season as a professional head coach for Mark Jones at the Ospreys has been a baptism of fire. Results will show it has been a disappointing campaign. Ospreys lie in 11th position in the United Rugby Championship (URC), out of play-off contention with two league game…

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Kevinmd.com Pending

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Why mental health care in Nigeria needs a new approach

It started with a headache. At least, that is what she told the nurse. A middle-aged woman sat quietly in the outpatient clinic, her hands folded tightly in her lap. She had visited the hospital three times in two months complaining of headaches, fatigue, and body pains. Her blood pressure was norm…

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The Punch Pending

1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

VIDEO: Kenya's president calls Nigerians 'in-laws', says English remarks misinterpreted

Kenyan President William Ruto has defended his recent remarks on English proficiency and education standards, saying his comments were misinterpreted and taken out of context after sparking online controversy. Speaking at the Mining Investment Conference and Expo in Nairobi on Tuesday, and aired by…

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The Punch Pending

1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Dele Momodu laments ‘bullying’ of Atiku, recalls PDP ticket with Obi

Media entrepreneur and publisher Dele Momodu has criticised what he described as the “bullying” of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, noting that Peter Obi once ran alongside him on a joint presidential ticket. In a post shared on X on Monday, Momodu said it was “extremely sad” that Atiku, who s…

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Encuzzie.com

1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Sanwo-Olu in good health, Lagos dismisses call for resignation rumours

The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports claiming that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been .... read more

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Radaronline.com Pending

1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Make-or-Break Trip — How Their Tour Down Under Was Last-Ditch Bid to Save Their Beleaguered Brand

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's whirlwind trip to Australia was billed as a mix of private, business and philanthropic engagements – but sources told RadarOnline.com the cash-hungry couple secretly saw their six days Down Under as a make-or-break moment for their beleaguered global brand. "The sta…

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The Punch Pending

1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

Risk Management Basics Every African Forex Trader Needs to Know

As we move forward in Africa, we can see that the Forex trading space is still growing exponentially. Whether it is in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, or Ghana, there is a new generation of traders coming into the space, leveraging technology as well as an increase in financial literacy levels. What …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Health

Osun sacks monarch convicted in US for fraud, declares stool vacant

Osun State sacks Oba Gbenga Oloyede, the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, after his US conviction for COVID-19 fraud. The stool has been declared vacant. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-sacks-monarch-convicted-in-us-for-fraud-declares-stool-vacant/

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BBC Africa Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago News

London Marathon: Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon world record

'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record Sabastian Sawe's parents have shared their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour London Marathon win. The 31-year-old Kenyan set a new world record after crossing the line in one hour 59 minutes 30 seconds on Sund…

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The Punch Pending

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

NAF air strike destroys terrorist base in North-East

The Nigerian Air Force says it has carried out a coordinated air strike targeting terrorist positions in Guduf, located in the Mandara Mountains, as part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations under Operation HADIN KAI. The Mandara Mountains, where the strike took place, are located along the nort…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

Emefiele: Court summons police chief, one other in $6.23m fraud case

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has summoned former Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Jim Obazee, and a Commissioner of Police, Eloho Okpoziakpo, to testify in the ongoing trial of a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Kwara opens bids for agro-industrial hub construction

The Kwara State Government has opened bids for the construction of processing and non-processing support facilities for the Agro-Industrial Hub in Malete, Moro Local Government Area, as part of efforts to advance the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Project. This was contained in a statemen…

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Thepinknews.com Pending

1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

'I survived a violent attack for being queer in Nigeria – I’m still learning how to live after it'

‘I survived a violent attack for being queer in Nigeria, and I’m still learning how to live after it’ Queer Nigerian man Teddy Meks (writing for PinkNews anonymously to protect his safety) survived a horrific attack after a Grindr sting from a man he thought he was excited to meet… I’ve always had …

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