The World Bank has indicated that sluggish growth in Angola, Nigeria, and South Africa is dampening the overall economic performance of Sub-Saharan Africa, despite a broader regional trend toward gradual recovery. According to the April 2025 Africa Pulse report, the region’s economy is expected to grow modestly from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.5% in 2025, […]
Bright Mensah Bonsu, the man alleged to be behind the controversial sale of a Ghanaian diplomatic property in Lagos, Nigeria, has been arrested by Ghanaian security officials. Mensah Bonsu, who reportedly served as a close aide to the late Alhaji Rashid Bawa, Ghana’s former High Commissioner to Nigeria under the Akufo-Addo administration, is said to […]
Nigerian boxing star Segun “Success” Olanrewaju has tragically passed away after collapsing mid-fight during a professional bout in Ghana. The 40-year-old former West African light-heavyweight champion was competing against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu on Saturday at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra when he suddenly lost consciousness. Olanrewaju, who had been leading on points in […]
In Jere Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, four-year-old Amina from Mairi Ward in Buladina settlement has received intermittent immunization since birth. Despite multiple vaccination efforts, she has missed several recommended doses for her age, leaving her vulnerable to poliovirus infection. “Amina missed some doses because we are often not around when they conduct […]
Following an alert of a highly pathogenic avian Influenza (H5N1) outbreak in poultry, commonly known as bird flu, in Kano state, the World Health Organization ( WHO) has stepped up its support to the Government of Nigeria to prevent transmission of the virus to humans. While the virus spreads rapidly among birds, it also has […]
In a major blow to organized crime, 12 different Nigerian law enforcement agencies, supported by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL, have launched a sweeping operation that has resulted in the arrests of 36 individuals and seizures worth USD 3 million. The operation (23-27 September 2024) brought together Nigerian authorities for a first-of-its-kind inter-agency initiative. Nigerian law enforcement agencies […]
A tragic fire outbreak at an Islamic school in northern Nigeria has claimed the lives of at least 17 children, authorities have confirmed. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in Kauran Namoda, Zamfara State, leaving several other pupils injured. The victims, aged between 10 and 16, were asleep when the blaze tore through the school. […]
The Justice Department announced on January 10 that the United States entered into an agreement to transfer approximately $52.88 million in forfeited assets to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in recognition of Nigeria’s assistance to the department in an investigation into corruption in the Nigerian oil industry. “This agreement recognizes the close law enforcement relationship […]
Four days into the 2024 African Military Games, Nigeria is dominating the medal table with an impressive haul of 15 medals. Athletes from military establishments across Africa are competing in nearly 20 sports, including athletics, football, basketball, golf, judo, shooting, volleyball, cycling, handball, and boxing. Nigeria’s Armed Forces have been particularly successful in wrestling, securing […]
In a move set to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial and economic landscape, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd., has formalized a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The 10-year agreement, signed at Dangote Group’s corporate office in Falomo, Lagos, outlines plans […]
