Nigeria’s Opposition Battles Itself as 2027 Election Looms
Less than two weeks after Nigeria’s opposition leaders gathered in Ibadan, Oyo State, pledging…
Nigeria’s Opposition Battles Itself as 2027 Election Looms
Less than two weeks after Nigeria’s opposition leaders gathered in Ibadan, Oyo State, pledging unity against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), their coalition is already showing serious cracks ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The immediate trigger was the decision by former Anambra Governor Peter Obi and former Kano Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso…
AMVCA 2026: A Night of Triumphs for Nollywood’s Finest
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2026 celebrated the best of African film, television, and digital storytelling in a star-studded ceremony on Saturday night. The event, which brought together Nollywood’s biggest names and key figures from across the continent’s entertainment industry, honored outstanding achievements across multiple categories. Uzor Arukwe clinched the Best Lead…
NDC Zoning Plan Raises Obi’s 2027 Prospects
Fresh political alignments ahead of the 2027 general election gathered momentum on Saturday after former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, publicly endorsed the decision of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to zone its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria. Kwankwaso spoke during the party’s national convention in Abuja while addressing delegates, supporters and party stakeholders, describing the…
US Military Missile Kills Two in Eastern Pacific Ocean
The United States military killed two people on Friday after a missile strike destroyed a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Southern Command released a video showing a boat bursting into a fireball upon impact. This marks the third such attack in May alone. One survivor remains from this latest engagement. Washington claims the boat…
NMDPRA Issues New Import Permits
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has issued new petrol import licences to six firms, authorising the importation of 720,000 metric tonnes. This move, confirmed on May 6, 2026, signals a pivot in the federal government’s downstream strategy, which had recently prioritised domestic refining. The licensed companies Matrix, AA Rano, AYM Shafa,…
Israeli Settlers Raid the West Bank
Israeli settlers are conducting a fresh wave of violent raids across the occupied West Bank with apparent impunity. They set fire to homes and vehicles in several villages on Friday and Saturday. In Khirbet Shuweika, attackers used sharp instruments to assault a man and his child. Both victims suffered head injuries and required hospital treatment….
Ribadu Courts Vance, Rubio, on Regional Security
Nigeria is doubling down on its military alliance with the United States to stem the tide of chaos in the Sahel. National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu spent three days in Washington this week for high-level talks with Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The mission was clear: secure more American…
Soldiers Kill 50 Terrorists in Yobe Base Attack
Nigerian troops killed at least 50 Islamic State West Africa Province fighters during a night raid on a military base in Yobe State. The insurgents launched a multi-pronged assault on the 27 Brigade headquarters in Buni Gari at 2 am on Thursday. They moved from the west and south in an attempt to encircle the…
Customs Officer Faces Probe Over Extortion Video
The Nigeria Customs Service has launched disciplinary action against an officer caught on film demanding a N200,000 bribe. A motorist used AI-Meta glasses to secretly record the encounter on the Lagos-Benin Expressway. This high-tech sting has forced the hand of a service often accused of systemic graft. The footage shows the officer haggling over vehicle…
Malaria Vaccine Cuts Child Deaths Across Africa – WHO
A landmark study has confirmed that the first malaria vaccine saved thousands of young lives during its initial rollout. Findings published in The Lancet show that the RTS, S vaccine prevented one in eight child deaths among recipients in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi. These results cover four years ending in 2023. Scientists now have proof…