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Fresh allegations from a United States lawmaker have intensified scrutiny of Nigeria’s worsening security situation, with claims that senior defence officials attempted to influence international reactions to reports of killings in parts of the country. Kimberly Daniels, a member of the Florida House of Representatives and Chairwoman of the United World Congress of Diplomats…
Africa’s push toward deeper regional integration is being severely undermined by crumbling and, in many cases, absent infrastructure, with logistics expenses consuming up to 30 percent of trade value across the continent, according to a new report from the African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank). The “Regional Integration and Market Access Insights” report for April 2026…
Health authorities in Cross River State have activated full emergency response measures following laboratory confirmation of a single COVID-19 infection involving a Chinese expatriate, the first officially recorded case in the state in roughly four years. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, in a statement released Tuesday night, confirmed that the patient…
No fewer than 192 people were either killed or injured in electricity-related incidents across Nigeria in 2025, according to data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, underscoring persistent safety failures within the industry. A breakdown of the figures shows that 109 deaths and 83 injuries were recorded during the year under review. While…
Fresh details about cross-continental music collaborations have emerged as Davido disclosed plans for a joint album with Chris Brown, expected to be released next year. The Nigerian Afrobeats star made the announcement during a recent appearance on the Swift Conversations podcast hosted by Adesope Olajide, where he outlined his current artistic direction and future…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, from their cabinet positions. A statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary…
Fresh uncertainty has emerged over the pre-trial fate of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai after the Kaduna State High Court postponed his bail hearing to the first week of June 2026. Trial Judge Darius Khobo announced the adjournment on Tuesday as El-Rufai was brought to court under the custody of operatives from the…
A fresh strain has entered already tense global relations after Donald Trump disclosed that United States forces intercepted a vessel allegedly transporting military supplies from China to Iran during an ongoing ceasefire period involving Tehran. Speaking on CNBC on Tuesday, Trump described the shipment as “a gift from China” and added that it “wasn’t…
The Labour Party has moved to formalise its internal electoral process with the release of chairmen and members of subcommittees tasked with overseeing ward, local government and state congresses nationwide, setting the stage for its 2026 National Convention. Details of the appointments were contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the Senior Special…
A renewed COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Cross River State, marking the first officially reported infection since 2022 and prompting a reactivation of public health response measures. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, disclosed the development during a news conference in Calabar on Tuesday, stating that the index case involves a…
