By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has demanded justice and sweeping reforms in mining practices following a catastrophic mine collapse in Rubaya, Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, that claimed the lives of more than 400 workers. The organisation described the incident, which occurred on January 28, 2026, […]

By Nnasom David As Africa moves steadily towards a technology-driven economy, cybersecurity professional and education advocate Ivie Osoiye, popularly known as The Roman Ivy, is promoting early digital education as a foundation for the continent’s future growth. Osoiye is the founder of Stix and Codes Academy, an initiative dedicated to introducing children and teenagers to […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major overhaul of sports funding in Nigeria, directing the relevant federal ministries to ensure that from the 2026 fiscal year, adequate resources for sporting infrastructure, programs, events, and international competitions are fully provided in the national budget and released promptly.

Fresh attacks attributed to suspected armed herdsmen have rocked parts of Benue State, with Anwase Market in Mbaikyor Council Ward of Kwande Local Government Area reportedly razed, triggering renewed fear, displacement, and tension across affected communities.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has congratulated 26,122 officers of the Nigeria Police Force recently promoted to various ranks, describing the advancement as well-deserved and a testament to their dedication, professionalism, and sustained commitment to national service.

The Nasarawa State Government has announced plans to hold a mega solidarity rally in appreciation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda and the governance style of Governor Abdullahi Sule.

Concerns have emerged at the Federal University Wukari (FUW), Taraba State, following claims by a civil society group over the ongoing process to appoint a new Vice-Chancellor for the institution.

The naira closed the week slightly weaker on Friday, trading at N1,366.19 to the U.S. dollar at the official market.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday received the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, in audience at the State House, Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, and Vice President, Global Impact at OpenAI, Ms. Anna Adeola Makanju, on their inclusion in the Devex Power 50 List for 2026.

A drug trafficker linked to the 1994 murder of Colombian football star Andres Escobar has been killed in Mexico, President Gustavo Petro said Friday.

Following growing discontent over the recently signed Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, concession agreement, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, is set to meet with labour unions in the air transport sector over claims that issues affecting workers were ignored.

Lagos-based musician Kingsley Samuel was scrolling through WhatsApp when a notification from an unfamiliar number, popped up

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has deepened bilateral ties with the Niger Republic Customs Administration to strengthen cross-border security cooperation against insurgency. This followed a high-level bilateral meeting between the NCS, led by its Comptroller-General (C-G) Bashir Adeniyi, and the Niger Republic Customs Administration, led by Director-General Muhammadu Yaqouba, on Friday at the NCS headquarters […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disclosed that he hosted the wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, alongside her daughter, Hanan, and other members of the Buhari family during their visit to Saudi Arabia.