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...

A prosecution witness, Ahmed Audu Abubakar, has testified that Ali Bello, Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, is linked to funds from the Kogi State Government. Abubakar,...

Nigerian long-distance runner Blessing Solomon has received a three-year ban from athletics after testing positive for Trimetazidine, a prohibited substance, at the Abuja Premium Trust Half Marathon on December 6,...

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of 100 US military personnel and equipment in Nigeria, marking a significant step in the country's fight against terrorism. The deployment follows...

The House of Representatives in Nigeria was thrown into chaos on Tuesday as lawmakers opposed a motion to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill,...

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, has appointed his three daughters to senior executive positions in his multi-billion dollar conglomerate. Halima Dangote is now Group Executive Director, Dangote Family Office &...