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...

The Nigerian Senate has commenced consideration of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2026, moving into a closed-door session to review documents submitted by Senator Simon Lalong, Chairman...

Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, allegedly spent over £2 million (around N4 billion) at Harrods, a luxury department store in London, according to British prosecutors. The prosecution...

African governments are considering sharia-compliant financing options after Benin's successful $500 million sukuk issuance, which attracted over $7 billion in orders. The West African country's move is seen as a...

Ethiopian Airlines has cancelled flights to the Tigray region following clashes between regional and national forces, sparking concerns of renewed conflict. The airline confirmed that all flights to Tigray have...

Sustained heavy gunfire and loud explosions were heard near Niamey's Diori Hamani International Airport in the early hours of Thursday, sending shockwaves through the city. Eyewitnesses reported that air defense...