Afrobeats heavyweights Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake are set to headline the Afro Nation 2026 festival in Portugal.

African countries’ oil reserves are unevenly spread across the continent. While a handful of countries dominate production and reserves, others sit on relatively small volumes of crude that play only a minor role in their economies.

No fewer than 25 million Nigerians require humanitarian assistance annually, the  Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, says. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister stated this on Friday in Calabar at the maiden edition of the National Council on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. The minister further […]

By Folarin Kehinde, Abuja The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has warned that the renewed enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small bottles could threaten over five million direct and indirect jobs and put about ₦800 billion in investments at risk. President of ACCI, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, […]

Gold prices surged beyond $5,000 per ounce for the first time on Monday, extending a historic rally driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, uncertainty around global monetary policy, and renewed demand for safe-haven assets: a surge with major implications for gold-producing countries in Africa.

Alexander Zverev said Carlos Alcaraz shouldn’t have been allowed a medical timeout for apparent cramp in their marathon semi-final Friday — but does not want it to overshadow “one of the best battles ever” at the Australian Open.

An American student at a London university was jailed for life Friday, with a minimum term of 16 years, for murdering a Chinese student who was his casual girlfriend.

Premier League action continues this weekend with mouth-watering fixtures as clubs push for vital points in the title race, European qualification and relegation battle.

By Dickson Omobola Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has denied allegations that it collaborated with the Bola Tinubu administration to mislead the public over the proposed Lagos–São Paulo, Brazil, direct flight. The allegations followed a report claiming that Nigerians living in Brazil accused both the Federal Government and Air Peace of deceiving them with what […]

Former aspirant for the position of National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Chukwuebuka Obidike, has stated that he has no intention of contesting for the office at the party’s forthcoming national convention.

Palpable tension has gripped the agarian ldanre community, in ldanre council area of Ondo state, over the filling of the vacant stool of Owa of ldanre.

Ikhilor said the move was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, enhance service delivery, and promote greater efficiency in the administration of state affairs.

commends Onitsha traders for peaceful conduct.   appeals to government and traders to prioritise dialogue,l By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI—THE United Igbo Elders Council, UNIEC, Worldwide, has appealed to the Anambra State government and the traders in Onitsha Main Market and other markets for continued dialogue for the eventual reopening of the Onitsha Main Market and […]

The Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) and Sterling Bank Plc. have entered a strategic partnership to close gaps between academic training and industry requirements through the launch of a structured work-study programme for students. This is contained in a statement signed by  by the Deputy Registrar of YABATECH, Mr Adekunle Adams, on Friday. Adams outlined […]

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to remain resolute in enforcing the ban on the production, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET bottles and glass containers of 200 ml. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Philip Jakpor, […]