Multiple blows continue to shatter security in war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the deadly Ebola outbreak adding to the Congo River Alliance (AFC)/M23 conflict and stalled peace processes. Meanwhile, the Islamic State-aligned Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) is intensifyi…
Ethiopians have begun voting in parliamentary and regional elections, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party projected to win by a landslide, despite significant unrest in much of the country. More than 50 million people are registered to vote on Monday. However, polling will not take place in the …
In a bold move to redefine digital banking and reward financial consistency, Dash Microfinance Bank has officially announced the launch of Dash Quest, an innovative, engagement program designed exclusively for new and existing users. Under the new initiative, every single user who downloads the Das…
Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans Police in Nigeria have warned against reprisals targeting South African nationals or businesses following a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa. The police urged Nigerians not to take the law into their own hands, after "…
Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are celebrating after five patients, who had Ebola and now recovered, were allowed to leave hospital. The current outbreak is suspected to have killed almost 250 people. But those …
Ethiopia election under way, but not everyone can vote Polls have opened in Ethiopia's general election as conflict rages in parts of the country, meaning many people will not be able to vote. In fact, the whole northern region of Tigray, which has been trying to recover from a brutal civil war tha…
Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war Meji Alabi has directed some of the biggest selling music artists on the planet: Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Davido and Stormzy. But nothing prepared the Grammy Award-winning director for his new documentary on Nigeria's ci…
South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says minister South Africa's sports minister has said his nation was "being made to look like fools" after its football team was delayed travelling to Mexico ahead of the World Cup due to visa issues. Gayton McKenzie demanded an expla…
Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west A retired senior Nigerian military officer and his wife have been kidnapped by armed men in north-west Nigeria, the army has confirmed. Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, who had a high-profile job as military spokesman between 2015 and 2017, wa…
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media showing the arrest of some Fulani men allegedly found with arms and ammunition in Ikorodu, clarifying that the footage is an old clip from an incident that occurred more than three years ago. The command said the…
Operatives of Owode-Egba Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, for allegedly stealing motor spare parts belonging to his employer at Ita-Asu Village, via Owode-Egba. The spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, dis…
A United States-based chartered accountant and entrepreneur, Agwu Ama Agwu, has emerged as the candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress for the Afikpo/Edda Federal Constituency, pledging to make the restoration of stable electricity supply across the constituency his major priority if elected …
Ahead of the 2027 governorship election, the Labour Party in Nasarawa State has declared the incumbent lawmaker representing Karu/Keffi/Kokona federal constituency, Jonathan Gaza as its governorship candidate. The party also affirmed former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, as its candidate fo…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has recorded a significant month-on-month surge in performance, with revenue climbing sharply to N4.97tn in April 2026, compared to N2.77tn posted in March. This represents an increase of about 79 per cent in monthly revenue, according to the company’…
A corps member, Peace Bassey, speaks with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her near-fatal electric shock in 2015 that left her with a disability and reshaped the course of her life You made a TikTok post about surviving an incident that could have been fatal and how it eventually led to your disability. Cou…
Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on Friday laid his mother, Mrs Serah Chinyere Chukwueze, to rest in Umuahia, Abia State, in a ceremony attended by Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau, fellow Super Eagles players and a large gathering of dignitaries from across the South East. …
Captain Terem Moffi and midfielder Alhassan Yusuf were the driving forces as Nigeria defeated Jamaica 3-0 in the Unity Cup final at The Valley, Charlton Athletic’s stadium in London on Saturday, making the Super Eagles the first team to win the competition four times and retain the trophy in back-t…
Heliconia Park Hotel and Spa Lagos recently hosted an exclusive cocktail evening attended by government officials, business leaders and industry stakeholders, as part of efforts to strengthen its position as a premier hospitality and lifestyle destination in the city. The event, held on Victoria Is…
In an era where financial literacy is becoming increasingly important, a banking professional, Adetorera Obimakinde, is helping shed light on one of the world’s most misunderstood financial instruments—the Standby Letter of Credit. From Lagos to Texas, United States, Obimakinde has built a career a…
Gospel singer and saxophonist, Banjoko Abolaji, popularly known as Beejay Sax, hosted the ninth edition of his annual concert, Beejay Sax Live, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The event featured performances by several gospel artistes, including Adeyinka Al…
