The Nigerian Senate has fixed March 17, 2026, for the final consideration and passage of the ₦58.472 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill. The Senate's Committee on Appropriations approved February 2-13, 2026,...

South Africa has expelled Israel's top diplomat, Ariel Seidman, for violating diplomatic norms, including making "insulting remarks" about President Cyril Ramaphosa. Seidman has been declared persona non grata and given...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed two cases of the Nipah virus in eastern India, raising concerns over a highly deadly yet rare virus known for its high fatality...

Niger's military ruler, Abdourahamane Tiani, has accused the presidents of France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of sponsoring a terrorist attack on Niamey international airport. The attack, which occurred shortly before...

Honourable Suleiman Olanrewaju Afinni, representing Lagos Island Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, has launched a five-day community programme combining the Elders' Games and Palliative Programme with...

Burkina Faso's military junta, led by Ibrahim Traore, has dissolved all political parties and formations, repealing laws governing their operation. The move aims to preserve national unity, strengthen government coherence,...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reiterated its commitment to full regulatory compliance and cooperation with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The refinery, which has been at the...

Nollywood filmmaker and actor Stanley Amandi was arrested in September 2025 for his alleged involvement in a plot to violently overthrow President Bola Tinubu's administration, Premium Times have said. Amandi,...

Kenya and the US are making significant strides in strengthening their bilateral relationship, with talks underway for a comprehensive trade agreement. The proposed Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) aims...

Senator Pam Dachungyang, representing Plateau North, has defected from the Action Democratic Party (ADP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during...