Reports say Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has died in a Lagos hospital following complications from an illness. According to the reports, family and friends are mourning the loss. This is...

The Federal Government has rescheduled the planned closure of Eko Bridge in Lagos to Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to allow for repairs on the UBA–Apongbon–Ijora corridor. The closure was initially...

President Bola Tinubu met with Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. CAF said the meeting focused...

At least 72 people were reportedly killed on Sunday after a military airstrike hit Tumfa market in Zurmi LGA, Zamfara State, according to AFP, citing a community leader. The leader,...

The Borno State government says repentant Boko Haram fighters must swear an oath with the Holy Quran as the final stage of its deradicalisation and reintegration programme. Commissioner for Women...

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term, extending his 40-year rule after winning disputed elections in January. The 81-year-old was declared winner with...

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and night mining in communities hit by recent deadly attacks, as part of new security measures for the state. Mutfwang announced...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will challenge a report that could trigger impeachment proceedings against him and has ruled out resigning. Speaking on Monday, Ramaphosa ended days of...

South Africa’s African National Congress has postponed a meeting of its National Executive Committee on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “Farmgate” scandal to Wednesday. The meeting was originally scheduled for Tuesday evening...

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has deposed Joseph Oloyede as the Apetu of Ipetumodu after the monarch was convicted in the United States for COVID-19 relief funds fraud. Olawale Rasheed,...