Africa

Why El-Rufai Was Moved from EFCC to ICPC Amid N432bn Probe

In a significant development in one of Nigeria’s most high-profile corruption investigations, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been taken into the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). This happened after days...

ICPC Takes El-Rufai Into Custody Over Ongoing Probe

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is currently in its custody as part of an ongoing investigation.In a statement released on Wednesday, the Commission’s Head of...

Tinubu Assents to Electoral Act 2026 Amendment Ahead of 2027 Poll

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, marking a significant development in Nigeria’s electoral framework less than a week after the release of the 2027 general election timetable. The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday...

Tinubu Appoints Kaduna Governor Uba Sani as Renewed Hope Ambassador

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, Governor of Kaduna State, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for Outreach, Engagement and Mobilisation.Tinubu approved the appointment in his capacity as leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The decision...

Dangote Seals $400m Deal to Accelerate Refinery Expansion

The Dangote Group has signed a $400 million equipment supply agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Company Limited to speed up the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals.The partnership will support the refinery’s planned scale-up from 650,000 barrels...

Troops Nab Suspected Gunrunner With Six Machine Guns in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, arrested a suspected gunrunner in Taraba State and recovered six machine guns. Security operatives intercepted the suspect at a riverbank in Ibi Local Government Area...

INEC Unveils Full Schedule for 2027 General Elections

Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has officially published the timetable for the 2027 General Elections, setting out critical dates for party primaries, campaigns, voter registration and the conduct of polls across the country.Under the approved...

Elumelu Highlights Key Strategies for Food Security

Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has urged African governments to deepen collaboration with the private sector to revitalise rural economies and accelerate agribusiness growth across the continent.Elumelu made the appeal at the 49th Governing Council meeting of the...

ASUU Declares Nationwide Two-Week Strike in Public Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a two-week warning strike across Nigeria’s public universities, citing the Federal Government’s failure to honour longstanding agreements. ASUU National President, Chris Piwuna, confirmed the industrial action in Abuja after a 14-day...

GCIC Announces ‘All-Round Settlement’ Power Night in Abuja

God’s City International Church (GCIC) will host its highly anticipated Special Power Touch Night on February 20, 2026, at the Velodrome, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The event, themed “All-Round Settlement,” is expected to attract thousands of worshippers from across...
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Tobi Amusan Eyes Third African Hurdles Gold at Accra Championships

Nigeria’s world record holder, Tobi Amusan, will begin her quest for a third African women’s 100 metres hurdles title...
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