Wike threatens to break stadium for political rallies if Rivers govt denies him access
The crisis rocking Rivers state may take a violent dimension if the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike carries out his threat of breaking the stadium, if the state government denied him access to hold any political rally.
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake set to headline Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal
Afrobeats heavyweights Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake are set to headline the Afro Nation 2026 festival in Portugal.
Top 10 African countries with smallest oil reserves
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.
25m Nigerians require humanitarian assistance annually – Minister
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 […]
Sachet alcohol ban threatens 5m jobs, 800bn investments — ACCI
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, […]
Top 5 largest gold producing countries in Africa 2026
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.
