U.S. Sanctions Eight Nigerians Over Terrorism and Cybercrime Links
The United States has imposed sanctions on eight Nigerians accused of links to Boko Haram, the Islamic State, and cybercrime networks, freezing... Read More
Angola and Nigeria Waive Visa Requirements for Diplomatic Passport Holders
Nigeria and Angola have signed a bilateral agreement on the sidelines of the 39th AU summit to waive visa requirements for holders... Read More
China’s Bold Move: Zero Tariffs for Africa—Except One Nation
Beijing announces sweeping trade initiative to strengthen continental partnerships and counter Western trade wars Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will... Read More
Niger Attack Highlights Islamic State Expansion
An Islamic State attack on Niamey’s airport marks a dangerous escalation in militant activity, with fighters potentially deployed from the Lake Chad... Read More
Court Jails Ex-NEXIM Boss Robert Orya for 10 Years Over ₦2.4bn Fraud
Justice Frances Messiri of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has convicted and sentenced former Managing Director of the... Read More
Death toll in attack by gunmen in Nigeria rises to at least 160
The Red Cross said at least 162 people have been killed by gunmen in Nigeria’s western Kwara state, one of the deadliest... Read More
Nigeria Charges Nine Over 2025 Yelwata Massacre That Killed 150
Nigerian prosecutors have charged nine individuals with terrorism-related offences over the June 2025 massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, one of the deadliest... Read More
ECOWAS team leaves Guinea-Bissau after threat of expulsion
A mission from the West African Regional bloc, ECOWAS, has left Guinea-Bissau saying the president had threatened to expel it. The team... Read More
Africa Cup champions receive hero’s welcome on return to Dakar
Senegal’s national football team returned to Dakar late on Monday, champions of the Africa Cup of Nations. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye was... Read More