Traditional and cultural leaders from across Africa have pledged to intensify efforts to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) on the continent. The pledge, according to a statement by the United Nations, The post African traditional leaders commit to stronger action against GBV appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Residents were advised to contact the FCT Emergency Medical System and Ambulance Services on 090157892931 or 090157892932 in emergencies The post FCTA pledges stronger response to snakebites, reassures residents on antivenom availability appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The United States Department of Homeland Security DHS has announced plans to deport at least 79 Nigerians listed among what it described as the worst of the worst criminal aliens in the country. The post US to deport 79 Nigerians listed as criminal aliens appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Uba Sani has commissioned the longest road that has been constructed the last two decades, cutting across three local governments and linking more than 76 farming communities, in Kaduna State. He said that the road which stretches from Igabi, to Kajuru and Chikun local governments, includes a 130-metre bridge over River Kaduna which serves […] Kaduna: Uba Sani commissions longest road in 20 years

A Ugandan court has thrown out the first prosecution under the country’s controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, a decision hailed by rights activists as a significant relief after a year-long detention without trial, according to a lawyer who spoke to AFP. The law, passed in 2023, prescribes severe penalties for consensual same-sex relations, including life imprisonment. […] The post Ugandan Court Dismisses First Case Under Controversial Anti-Gay Law appeared first on OsunDefender.

President John Dramani Mahama has underscored Africa’s central role in shaping the future of global alliances, declaring that the continent will be decisive in defining the global economy of the 21st century.

Over the years, Nigeria has made concerted efforts to structurally engineer socio-economic development, hinged on its natural endowments. This drive has seen the country focus on sectors in which it has inherently defined comparative advantages: oil and gas, agriculture, and light manufacturing. The logic underpinning this approach is firmly rooted in neoclassical economic theory, which […] The post Nigeria’s industrial Development: Defying neoclassical theory, By Dipo Baruwa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Transfer deadline day delivered a late burst of activity across the Premier League, with clubs using the final hours of the January window to fine-tune their squads ahead of the The post FULL LIST: All EPL transfer deadline day deals in January 2026 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Zimbabwe currently traverses a perilous moral and political crossroads. This crisis transcends mere economic or constitutional decline; it has become existential and psychological. The post Charity without agency: The dehumanizing politics of handouts in Zimbabwe appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

  The 2026 Fonseca Leadership Program in Africa is currently accepting applications. With funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Graduate Scholarship Program (GSP) has launched this initiative to assist promising African conservation leaders who wish to pursue Master’s or doctoral degrees. Read more about Opportunities Eligibility Requirements Applications are […] This article Apply for the Fonseca Leadership Program in Africa for Emerging African Conservation Leaders appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

Renowned musician and producer, Cobhams Asuquo, has expressed disappointment with the Grammy Awards after no Nigerian artiste won a category at the 68th Grammy Awards. Asuquo, in a video, humorously The post Cobhams Asuquo questions Grammys’ treatment of Nigerian artistes appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

An appeal has gone to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to confer national honours on more deserving The post Kwara first-class monarchs seek national honours appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, says Parliament will intensify efforts to hold government accountable to ensure it delivers on key promises made to Ghanaians, despite recent signs of economic stability

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deport at least 79 Nigerians listed among what it described as the “worst of the worst” criminal aliens in the country. The post Full List: US to deport 79 Nigerians on criminal list appeared first on Vanguard News.

  The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court. The action of the Senate followed the recommendation of its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters. President Bola Tinubu had forwarded the name of the nominee last week. It would be recalled that […] The post Just In: Senate Confirms Osun-Born Joseph Oyewole As Supreme Court Justice appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS has warned members of the public against fake websites circulating online and falsely claiming to be conducting recruitment into the Service. In a disclaimer issued via its official X handle on Tuesday, the NIS clarified that it was not conducting any independent recruitment exercise at the moment. According to the […] Immigration Service warns against viral recruitment notice

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a counter-affidavit at the Supreme Court seeking to quash an appeal filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The counter-affidavit was deposed to by a Senior The post Suspension: Akpoti-Uduaghan urges Supreme Court to quash Akpabio’s appeal appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

It said 9,016 candidates were booked for various forms of malpractice, compared to 6,160 cases recorded in 2024, indicating an increase of 31.7 per cent. The post NECO Releases 2025 SSCE External Results, Records 71.63% Pass Rate appeared first on Channels Television.

The textbook, “Living History”, reportedly excluded the history and culture of the Igbo people, according to several posts on social media. The post Nigerian govt disclaims approval of textbook excluding Igbo history appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Football transfers are often decided long before a player pulls on his new club’s shirt, but even agreed deals can collapse at the final hurdle — the medical examination. Following The post FULL LIST: Top 20 players who failed their medicals appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The All Progressive Congress (APC), chairmanship aspirant in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, Goodluck Momodu, has said that if elected, his administration would focus on harnessing the agricultural potential of the locality with a view to boosting food production. This was just as he described the recent appointment of Sylvester Aigboboh as […] The post Edo LG chairmanship aspirant, Momodu, hints on agric boom appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has defended the right of the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, to express his views…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has revealed that the saddest days of his life are when his prophecies come to pass. In an interview, the prophet made the statement, explaining that he sometimes prays for his prophecies not to come to pass, especially those people would ordinarily describe as “negative.” […] My saddest days are when my prophecies come to pass – Primate Ayodele

Karim Benzema’s move from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal has now been confirmed, in what is a big blow to Al-Nassr’s captain, Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo boycotted Monday’s Saudi Pro League clash at Al-Riyadh, as a protest over their lack of spending on transfers. The 40-year-old is not happy that Al-Nassr is not getting as much support as […] Transfer: Ronaldo loses battle to stop Benzema’s move

The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, has expressed her deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene, who sadly…

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has arrived in Latvia for a two-day official visit aimed at uncovering the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Ghanaian student Nana Agyei Ahyia, described as distressing and unclear.

Google has launched WAXAL, a large open speech dataset designed to support the development of artificial intelligence tools for African languages.  The dataset, which took over three years to develop, aims to address the shortage of high-quality speech data that has limited the use of voice-based technologies across much of Sub-Saharan Africa. WAXAL contains speech […]

Ebonyi State government said it has secured a license to operate its own airline, and that its own aircraft is real.... The post Ebonyi govt secures license to operate state airline appeared first on Tribune Online.

French authorities raid X’s Paris offices, summoning Elon Musk over an investigation into political interference and the platform’s algorithm. Read More: https://punchng.com/france-raids-x-offices-summons-musk-for-questioning/

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Honourable Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma is a Commissioner in the Code of Conduct Bureau. Agbonayinma represented Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives. In this interview, he accuses some state governors of diverting state allocations to personal use. He also blames governors for frustrating efforts by the Federal Government […] The post Some governors convert subsidy cash to dollars for personal gain – Ex-Rep appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has been commended for placing priority on human capital development through Ebonyi State’s overseas scholarship programme. The commendations were given in separate statements on Tuesday by The post Officials laud Nwifuru over Ebonyi overseas scholarship programme appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has lashed out at Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele for interfering in the state’s internal political affairs. Salako-Oyedele, in a letter addressed to Senator Bamidele, expressed that the Senate Leader’s support for his long-standing ally, Senator Solomon Adeola, in the quest for Ogun West to produce the next governor […] The post West Agenda: Ogun Deputy Governor Slams Senate Leader For Interfering In State Affairs appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Senate has confirmed Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole, JCA, as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The post Senate confirms Oyewole as Supreme Court justice appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern over Ghana’s youth unemployment rate, accusing the NDC government of failing to deliver on its promises, particularly in public sector reforms.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Sani, has described as abuse of power and judicial overreach the ruling of the Federal High Court that nullified the party’s National Convention in Ibadan. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Sani said the judgment delivered by Justice Uche Agomoh of the […] ‘Abuse of power’ – Umar Sani reacts as court nullifies PDP Ibadan convention

Former Prime Minister of Tunisia, Mehdi Jomaa, is expected in Nigeria in the coming days ahead of the maiden Niger Delta Blue Economy Investment Summit scheduled to hold from February The post Former Tunisian PM Jomaa set to arrive in Nigeria for Niger Delta Blue Economy summit appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.