Teenager Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff Still on Trial for Criticising Sokoto Governor on TikTok
Five months after 18-year-old Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff was arrested for expressing her disapproval of Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s handling of insecurity, her...
Exclusive: Nigerian Soldiers Accused of Torturing and Killing Community Nurse Ernest Owoicho in Benue State
On Saturday, April 5 2025, troops from Nigeria’s military task force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), reportedly tortured and killed a nurse and community...
Boy Who Stood Before Peter Obi’s Convoy Remains in Kirikiri Prison for Refusing to ‘Settle’ Area Boys
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi have called for justice for Yusuf Alabi Quadri, a young...
DR Congo Hands Over 3 Americans Jailed for Failed Coup Amid U.S. Mineral-for-Security Talks
Three American citizens jailed over a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo were handed over to U.S. custody on Tuesday....
Nigeria’s Finance Minister Hints FG May Consider Reviewing ₦54.99trn 2025 Budget in Response to U.S. Tariff Hike
The Federal Government may consider reviewing its proposed ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget to reduce the possible impact of new U.S. trade tariffs on...
Naira Hits New Low, Trades Above ₦1,610/$1 Despite CBN Dollar Sales
The Nigerian naira dropped to a new low on Monday, surpassing ₦1,610 per US dollar in the official foreign exchange market. This is...
U.S. Eyes DRC’s Resources, Pursues Mineral-for-Security Deal
The United States is in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on a potential agreement to grant access to critical minerals...
Saudi Arabia Suspends Visas for Nigeria, Egypt, and 12 Other Countries Ahead of 2025 Hajj Over Safety Concerns
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including Nigeria, Egypt, and India, in preparation...
U.S. 14% Tariff Threatens Nigerian Exports, Poses Risks to Trade and SMEs – Nigeria’s Trade Minister Laments
The Nigerian Federal Government has expressed concern over new tariffs imposed by the United States. It warned that the move could harm Nigeria’s...
China Imposes 34% Tariff on U.S. Goods in Retaliation to Trump’s Trade Policy
China has imposed a 34 per cent retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods. This is a direct response to a new trade policy announced...
DR Congo: M23 Rebels Withdraw from Walikale Ahead of Peace Talks
M23 rebels have withdrawn from Walikale, an important town in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The group described the withdrawal as a...
Amotekun Rescues 28 Ghanaians from Visa Scam Syndicate in Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun Corps, have rescued 28 Ghanaians kidnapped in Akure under the pretence of securing...