President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following its passage by the National Assembly on Tuesday. The new law is expected...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent nation, stating it could destabilise the volatile Horn of Africa region. During a visit to Ethiopia,...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced its pivotal ward congresses across the country today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Speaking in an exclusive interview with AAN TV regarding the state...

A gold rush has gripped an informal settlement east of Johannesburg, South Africa, after reports spread of a discovery of gold particles in a cattle pen. Dozens of people, armed...

The Chief Imam of Lagos has officially declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447AH. He announced after confirmation from the Sultan of sokoto that new...

The crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, with Wednesday, February 18, 2026, confirmed as the first day of the holy month. This announcement...

Nigeria's data protection watchdog, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has initiated an investigation into Chinese-owned e-commerce giant Temu over suspected data-law violations. The probe is focused on Temu's data-processing...

Kenya's main airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), is returning to normal operations after a two-day strike by aviation workers was called off following an agreement with the transport ministry....

A devastating motor accident occurred this morning at the Ota Toll Gate in Ogun State, claiming the lives of 11 people and leaving many others injured. Reports indicate that a...

The Nigerian Senate has passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026, following a rowdy session over Clause 60(3) concerning electronic transmission of election results. The bill's passage...