The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has called on citizens, civil society organisations, and anti-corruption institutions to speak out against the government’s decision to reduce Ghana’s royalty rate in the Barari DV lithium agreement from the previously negotiated 10% to 5%.

President John Dramani Mahama opened the World Health Expo (WHX) Leaders Africa 2025 Summit with a bold message: “Africa cannot afford to be a bystander.”

The Niger State House of Assembly has received three critical proposals from Governor Mohammed Umar Bago on Tuesday, aimed at navigating economic challenges and advancing the state’s development agenda. The correspondences were read during plenary by Deputy Speaker Hon Afiniki Eunice Dauda. The governor submitted a revised 2025 budget, scaling down the original ₦1,558,887,565,358 to […] Governor Bago submits revised budget, key appointments to Niger Assembly

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed Real Madrid would have sacked him within six months last season. According to him, Madrid is the “hardest” club to manage in the whole world. Guardiola was speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of their Champions League clash against Los Blancos. The Spaniard was answering questions about […] UCL: Real Madrid would have sacked me in six months – Guardiola

NICHOLAS UWERUNONYE Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, has increased his district-wide university scholarship scheme to ₦300 million, benefitting 300 brilliant but indigent students across the four local… The post Senator Saliu Mustapha Expands Merit-Based Scholarship, Backs 300 Indigent Students Kwara Central appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has approved the appointment of Prof. Aloysius Chijioke Onyeka as the inaugural Vice-Chancellor of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma (UISTO). The appointment, announced in a statement on Tuesday by the Governor’s Special The post Uzodimma appoints Onyeka as inaugural UISTO VC appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said that negotiating with terrorists is a global practice and that neither the Quran nor the Bible opposes it. Mr Gumi, a self-appointed advocate for bandits, in an interview with the BBC published on Tuesday, dismissed the idea that the government should not negotiate with terrorists. “When they say […] The post Quran, Bible Not Against Negotiation With Terrorists — Sheikh Gumi Insists appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Rivers governor defected from the PDP to the APC today, hours after his closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja. The post I would’ve been ex-governor if not for Tinubu – Fubara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Benson Sunday, the president of ‘One Nation One Law’, has issued a strong statement to the effect that Nigeria’s greatest threat is not only terrorism itself, but the contradictions, mixed… The post Human Rights Advocate Benson Sunday Calls For Removal Of Sharia From The Constitution appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The African Action Congress, AAC, has criticised the Bola Tinubu-led administration over its decision to launch a military operation against fleeing coup plotters in the Benin Republic. In a statement issued on Tuesday, AAC National Publicity Secretary Rex I. Elanu said the action highlights what he described as the government’s selective application of power. “Nigerians […] Benin Republic failed coup: AAC condemns Tinubu govt over military intervention

A total of 1,660 delegates have been elected across the 332 wards in Osun State ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary scheduled for December 13, 2025. The The post BREAKING: 1,660 delegates to pick Osun APC guber candidate on Dec 13 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A total of 1,660 delegates have been elected across the 332 wards in Osun State ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary scheduled for December 13, 2025. The The post BREAKING: 1,660 delegates to pick APC guber candidate on Dec 13 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says it is collaborating with the Nigerian Army to flush out drug trafficking cartels in the State. Mitchell Ofoyeju, Commander of Narcotics in the State, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday after the Commander 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin-City, Brigadier-General A.O. […] NDLEA, Army collaborate to fight drug trafficking cartels in Edo

Nigerian actress and screenwriter Omoni Oboli has been presented with the plaque of Top Creator Channel on YouTube for 2025. She received the award at the Google office in Ikoyi, Lagos, during an event tagged ‘An Afternoon With YouTube’ and the unveiling of Nigeria’s Top Trending Lists and the all-new YouTube Recap. The post Omoni Oboli tops creator chart as Gaise Baba’s ‘Not Turning Back’ video beats others on YouTube appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports alleging that soldiers escorting the Commander of 23 Brigade, Captain Amechi Agwu, shot 12 women during a protest in Lamurde, Yola, on Monday. Some online platforms had claimed that troops opened fire on protesters and killed at least seven women. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Acting Assistant Director […] The post Nigerian Army Denies Shooting 12 Women During Protest appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged Parliament to halt the ratification of the Revised Lithium Agreement between Ghana and Barari, currently before the House. According to the economic and policy think tank, this is critical because the agreement in its current form is not only a continuation of the colonial-type agreements Ghana has […]

FCT indigenes protest their exclusion from President Tinubu’s ambassadorial list, citing unfair marginalization and violation of federal character principl Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-indigenes-protest-exclusion-from-ambassadorial-list/

A lady who married a pastor shared an unusual observation she made about him, expressing regret that no one had warned her about it before their marriage.

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, alongside key industry stakeholders, for an urgent meeting following widespread public concern over the sharp rise in domestic airfares. The resolution followed a motion raised by Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, who, as reported by Channels TV, warned that the escalating prices threaten national mobility and could […] The post Senate Invites Aviation Minister Over Rise in Domestic Airfares appeared first on OsunDefender.

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman says the government will continue to prioritise quality healthcare delivery at all levels in its development agenda, to help improve the health and well-being of Ghanaians. 

Dive in to catch up on the major headlines, explore emerging trends, and stay connected to the conversations that matter most to you. The post Tuesday News Recap: Fubara Joins APC, Troops Deployment, Airfare Hike +More appeared first on Channels Television.

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Buhari, who is the Senate Committee Chairman on Aviation, expressed concern that the recent spike in airfare was inflicting hardship on travellers.

Bildup AI has launched a nationwide artificial intelligence competition offering N15 million in prizes, fully funded training and a chance for Nigerian students to build real-world AI solutions that could The post Bildup AI launches N15m National AI Challenge for students appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has criticised the decision of the government to propose a reduction of Ghana’s royalty rate in the Barari DV lithium agreement from the previously agreed 10% to 5%. According to the APL, the previous administration, after Cabinet approval to review royalty rates for lithium and associated minerals, negotiated a 10% royalty rate with Barari DV Ghana Limited—an upward revision from the standard 5% applied in the broader mining sector.

“It is our prayer that the Governor should not suffer from Stockholm syndrome...

Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga has taken a swipe at the Minority Caucus, saying their withdrawal from proceedings on Tuesday enabled the Majority side to swiftly approve all budget estimates with unusual dispatch.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Food Security (SSAP-FS), Dr. Olasunmbo Ogundipe, announced the initiative on Tuesday in Abuja during a joint national news conference attended by key stakeholders, including the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA), and the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD).

The Chief Judge of Taraba State, Justice Joel Agya, on Tuesday expressed concerns over the sudden withdrawal of police orderlies attached to judges in the state, warning that the move poses a significant security risk. Justice Agya made the remarks The post Taraba Chief Judge raises alarm over withdrawal of police orderlies appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has explained why he joined the Accord Party ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election in the state.

TECNO, official CAF global partner, introduces four intelligent tools designed to transform how fans watch, interpret, and share the continent’s biggest football tournament. As preparations intensify for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, TECNO has introduced a suite of football-focused AI features designed to reshape the way millions of Africans experience the tournament. The launch, […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted claims by Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, that he was abandoned during his political battle, adding that he capitulated from the struggle despite the support he enjoyed from the party, civil society and Nigerians. Reacting to Fubara claims that he was abandoned, hence his defection to All […]

  Politics in Nigeria isn’t just about policies and campaigns, sometimes it’s downright hilarious. From viral gaffes to outrageous moments that had the internet in stitches. Hereunder are five political statements and incidents that went viral, sparked memes, and reminded Nigerians that politics can be as funny as it is serious: 1. Senator Oluremi Tinubu […]

Efe Ambrose warns Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle against fielding both Osimhen and Lookman together at AFCON 2025, citing possible attack imbalance.

It said the Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, has continued to support efforts to strengthen rail infrastructure nationwide, and that the Minister of Transport remains actively engaged with NRC to fast-track the restoration of full operations along the corridor.

NNPC/Heirs Energies JV signs gas flare commercialisation deals for OML 17, converting wasted gas into economic value for Nigeria’s energy goals. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-heirs-energies-ends-gas-flaring-at-oml-17-seals-deals-with-offtakers/