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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern China’s Guangxi region in the early hours of Monday, killing two people, leaving one person missing, and causing 13 buildings to collapse, state media reported. The quake hit Liuzhou city in Guangxi at 12.21 am local time (1621 GMT), according to state news agency Xinhua. State broadcaster CCTV identified…
Three time African champions Nigeria will on Tuesday learn their opponents for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when the Confederation of African Football conducts the official draw in Cairo, Egypt. The draw, scheduled to take place at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association, will set the stage for AFCON…
More than a decade after the privatisation of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria, Nigeria’s electricity sector remains trapped in a cycle of stagnation, mismanagement, and institutional failure — and the country’s most prominent labour voice is pulling no punches about why. Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress and General Secretary…
The Nigerian naira recorded slight movements against the United States dollar in both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Monday, May 18, 2026, as demand pressure for foreign currency continued to weigh on the market. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market showed the official exchange rate hovering around N1,371 per dollar,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has openly criticised the Federal Government for what he described as an embarrassingly sluggish response to the latest wave of xenophobic tensions targeting Nigerians in South Africa, arguing that the country’s inaction contrasted sharply with the swift measures taken by smaller African nations. Atiku made his position known in…
A bitter leadership dispute has resurfaced within Nigeria’s Labour Party, as embattled former National Chairman Julius Abure locks horns with the party’s recognised national leadership and Abia State Governor Alex Otti over the sale of nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The crisis deepened after photographs circulated on social media showing Abure presenting…
At least 80 persons have died from a fresh Ebola outbreak spreading across three health zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu, according to data released by the World Health Organisation on Sunday. The outbreak, designated the 17th in Congo since the virus was first identified there in 1976,…
Nearly two-thirds of Nigerians are demanding a reduction in borrowing costs ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled for May 19 and 20, 2026, according to the apex bank’s own survey data. The CBN’s April 2026 Inflation Expectations Survey Report, released by its Statistics Department under the Economic Policy…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Monday, May 18, 2026, as the first day of Zulhijja 1447AH, signalling the commencement of the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The declaration was contained in a press…
Organisers of the Big Brother Naija reality television show have announced the commencement of auditions for the programme’s 11th season, releasing registration details and eligibility requirements for prospective housemates across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Saturday, the organisers declared, “It’s time! #BBNaija Season 11 auditions registration is here,” confirming that registration will run…
