Politics

Somalia’s national army has seized control of Baidoa, the largest city in the Southwest state, prompting the resignation of the regional president, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, two weeks after his administration declared a break with the federal government. Laftagareen, who had served for over seven years and was recently re-elected […]

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla will undertake a state visit to the United States in late April to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. The trip, planned on the advice of the British government, is intended to highlight historic connections and reinforce modern diplomatic […]

Tensions flared in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, South Africa, following the alleged coronation of a Nigerian national as king, prompting the Nigerian High Commission to issue a safety advisory to Nigerians in the country. The circular, titled “Advisory to All Nigerians Living in the Republic of South Africa,” urged citizens […]

Despite intensified enforcement efforts by the Kwara State Government, street begging continues to thrive across Ilorin, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the ongoing crackdown and the deeper socio-economic factors fueling the trend. The government recently stepped up its campaign against street begging, citing security threats, environmental concerns, and the […]

Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges have triggered growing public pressure on Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, amid worsening blackouts across the country. Over the past four months, power supply has remained unstable, with generation fluctuating between 2,000 and 4,000 megawatts—far below national demand for a […]

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has reaffirmed that students benefiting from its loan scheme will continue to receive a monthly upkeep allowance of ₦20,000, dismissing claims of an increase to ₦25,000. The clarification was issued in Abuja by the agency’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, following the circulation of […]

Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 10 countries have approved the country’s newly appointed ambassadors-designate, marking progress in the ongoing diplomatic posting process. According to a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimibie Ebienfa, the countries that have issued approvals include United Kingdom, France, United States, Ireland, Qatar, Benin, […]

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has strongly criticised the government of Mozambique over the deportation of 40 Nigerians, describing the process as inhumane and a violation of their rights. The commission confirmed that the affected individuals were among the 42 Nigerians who were earlier arrested and detained in Mozambique. Of […]

Juba, March 31, 2026 – A deadly attack at a gold mine near Jebel Iraq in Central Equatoria, South Sudan, claimed the lives of 73 people on Saturday, with at least 25 others injured. Some residents reportedly fled the area, and authorities have warned that the death toll may rise […]

The Kwara South Development Forum has expressed deep concern over escalating violence in Kwara South, highlighting persistent killings, kidnappings, and deserted communities. In a statement signed by acting Speaker Obashola Ayomide Ridwan, the group reported that traditional rulers and residents have become frequent targets of terrorists, citing high-profile killings and […]