Dangote Targets 650,000bpd Refinery In East Africa
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to build a 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery in East Africa, mirroring the scale of his flagship facility in Nigeria, as part of a…
Katsina Set to Become Regional Oncology Hub with New Advanced Imaging and Cancer Centre
Katsina State is poised to become a focal point for cancer care in Northern Nigeria following the development of a state-of-the-art Advanced Imaging and Cancer Hospital, designed to bridge the…
Africa Faces 86mn Tonne Fuel Shortfall By 2040 — Report
The Iran war has exposed Africa’s vulnerability to fuel chokepoints and is heading for an 86 million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) said Thursday. Africa…
Norway To Ban Social Media For Under-16s
Norway said Friday it will present a bill this year making it the latest country seeking to ban social networks for under 16s, adding that technology companies will be responsible…
Military Inaugurates Court Martial For Alleged Coup Plotters
The Nigerian military has inaugurated a general court-martial to try 36 personnel accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The court-martial, constituted…
US Offers $10m Bounty For Iraqi Militia Leader
The US State Department is offering up to $10 million for information on the leader of the Tehran-backed Iraqi armed group Kataeb Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS), which Washington designates as a…
4 Brigade Emerges Top At Army Inter-Brigade Competition
The 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has emerged as the overall winner of the 2026 2 Division Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition, held in Benin City, Edo State. According…
Ghana Summons South African Envoy Over ‘Xenophobic Incidents’
Ghana summoned South Africa’s envoy over several “xenophobic incidents”, including one in which a legal Ghanaian migrant was asked to return home and “fix his country”. South Africa, the continent’s…
NMA Suspends Audu-Led Leadership, Sets Up Caretaker Committee
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its National President, Bala Audu, over alleged violations of the association’s constitution, following an Emergency Delegates Meeting (EDM) held in Abuja on Wednesday.…
Alleged Murder: Court Adjourns Trial Of ‘Killaboi’ To May 21
A Lagos High Court sitting in the JIC Taylor Courthouse, in the Igbosere area, has adjourned till May 21 and 22, for further cross-examination of the mother of Augusta…
Falana Asks FG To Halt Court Martial Of 36 Alleged Coup Plotters
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to exercise his powers under Section 174 of the…
2027 Elections: APC Adjusts Schedule Of Activities, Moves Presidential Primary To May 23
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a major revision to its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. Addressing…
Gov Lawal Meets Tinubu, Seeks Support On Zamfara Security, Economy
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal on Thursday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss security, economic development, and political developments in the state.…
Trump Rules Out Striking Iran With Nuclear Weapon
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilization. “No, I wouldn’t use it,” Trump told…
China Stealing US AI Technology, White House Official Alleges
The White House on Thursday accused Chinese entities of a massive effort to steal US artificial intelligence technology and vowed to take action to prevent the alleged theft. “The US…
US/Israel-Iran War: Tinubu Assures Gulf States Of Nigeria’s Support
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf countries that came under attack in the heat of the US-Israel war with…
Politicking Aiding Insecurity, Leadership Has Failed Nigerians — Ningi
Senator representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi, has blamed excessive politicking and leadership failure for the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, saying political leaders have not done enough to protect citizens. Speaking…
Jet A1: Airfare Hike Looms As Keyamo Warns Airlines Near Breaking Point
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has hinted at a possible hike in the price of airfares for the next seven days to allow domestic airlines to…
‘I’m A Freelance Politician Now,’ Bala Mohammed Says After Meeting Obi
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on Thursday described himself as a “freelance politician,” following the leadership crisis and legal stalemate in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mohammed stated this after…
Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s ICAO 91.45% Aviation Safety Rating
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s 91.45 per cent aviation safety rating from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Tinubu described the latest rating as one that significantly boosts…