Trump Imposes 14% Tariff on Nigerian Goods, Hits Other African Nations with Heavy Tariffs
The United States has imposed a 14 per cent tariff on Nigerian exports, marking a major shift in trade relations. President Donald Trump...
Ghana’s Inflation Falls to 22.4% in March, Lowest in Four Months
Ghana’s annual inflation rate eased for the third straight month, reaching 22.4 per cent in March. It dropped from 23.1 per cent in...
DR Congo, M23 Rebels to Hold First Direct Talks in Qatar on 9 April
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels will hold their first direct talks on 9 April in Doha, Qatar. According to...
Non-state Militia Attacks Worsen in Benue and Neighbouring Eha-Amufu, Enugu; Residents Condemn Government Silence
Herdsmen attacks and insecurity are worsening in Benue and neighbouring Enugu State, leaving communities devastated and residents displaced. In response, thousands of enraged...
Niger Withdraws from Lake Chad Military Force, to Focus on Internal Security
Niger has withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a regional military coalition fighting Islamist insurgents in the Lake Chad Basin. The...
Malian Military Reports Success in Joint CSS Operation Against Terrorists
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have announced major successes in ongoing counterterrorism operations. The offensive was carried out by the Confederation of the...
Bandits Attack Keta Community, Kill Seven Security Operatives in Zamfara
At least seven security operatives, including hunters and Community Protection Guards, were killed on Thursday when bandits attacked Keta town in Tsafe Local...
NYSC Finally Pays N77,000 Stipend After Six-Month Delay, but Is It Enough?
After months of delays, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has finally begun paying corps members the increased monthly allowance of N77,000. This...
Tchiani Sworn in as Niger’s Transitional President for Five Years
General Abdourahamane Tchiani has been sworn in as Niger’s transitional president for five years under a newly adopted charter. The ceremony took place...
Nigerians Question Tinubu’s Silence as Boko Haram Overruns Borno Military Base, Kills Soldiers After Declaring State of Emergency in Rivers
Boko Haram and its splinter faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have intensified attacks in northeast Nigeria. On 25 March 2025,...
Angola Withdraws from Mediating Between DRC and M23 Rebels After Failed Talks
Angola has withdrawn from mediating the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda. The country’s...
Tinubu, Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister to Approve 10-Month-old Tech Firm as Winner of Oil Block Bid – Outbids Major Companies.
The unexpected success of a Lagos-based technology firm in Nigeria’s oil block bidding has sparked speculation about the federal government’s influence in the...