Naira Eyes N1,400/$ as US Dollar Weakens
The Nigerian Naira is poised to strengthen, with analysts predicting it could hit N1,400/$ by mid-2026, driven by reforms, non-oil exports, and rising FX reserves. The World Bank has upgraded...
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Uganda’s President Museveni’s Son Eyes Succession
Uganda's 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni is set to start his seventh term, with his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, emerging as the frontrunner to succeed him. Kainerugaba, a military general, has been...
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Kenyan Opposition Leader Rigathi Gachagua Alleges Assassination Attempt at Church
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that a "killer squad" was sent to attack him at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, during a Sunday service. The incident...
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Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke’s Corruption Trial Begins in London
Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former Petroleum Minister and ex-OPEC President, is facing a corruption trial in London. The 65-year-old is accused of accepting bribes worth millions of pounds during her tenure...
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Nigeria: SERAP Sues Power Minister Adelabi Over Missing N128 Billion
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc. (NBET), over the alleged failure...
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Nigeria’s FX Reserves Hit 8-Year High of $46bn
Nigeria's foreign exchange (FX) reserves have risen to $46 billion, the highest level in about eight years, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The reserves increased...
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Nigeria: Boko Haram ‘Cannabis Supplier’ Arrested in Borno
The Nigerian Army has arrested Hauwa Abulazeez, a 65-year-old woman, for allegedly supplying illicit drugs to Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. Abulazeez was arrested in Askira Uba Local Government...
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Nigeria: Former Sokoto Senator Abubakar Gada Dumps ADC for PDP
Former Sokoto East Senator Abubakar Gada has left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to rejoin the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing leadership stagnation and lack of commitment from former Governor...
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Nigeria: Lagos Govt Defends Makoko Demolitions, Denies Targeting Poor Residents
The Lagos State Government has defended its decision to demolish structures in Makoko and other communities, citing public safety, environmental protection, and security concerns. Government officials, including Commissioner for Information...
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Nigeria: Abia Lawmaker Dumps PDP for Labour Party, Praises Otti’s Governance
A member of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Lewis Obianyi, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Labour Party, citing Governor Alex Otti's inclusive and...
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