President Bola Tinubu has ordered a manhunt for the terrorists responsible for a deadly attack on communities in Niger State that left more than 40 people dead and many others abducted. In a statement on Sunday personally signed by him, the President said he had directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, […]
Geopolitical developments in Venezuela and the prospect of a major rattle in global oil supply dynamics could exert downward pressure on crude prices and ultimately stress-test the Federal Government’s N58.18 trillion 2026 spending plan. The crisis, which has triggered a review of projections across key markets and put enormous pressure on the crude market, is […]
Despite its transition into a commercial entity, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is grappling with mounting financial pressure as unviable and underperforming subsidiaries deepen inter-company indebtedness, pushing outstanding obligations owed to the company to N30.30tn. Latest findings from NNPC’s 2024 audited financial statements showed that debts owed by subsidiaries, joint ventures, and other related […]
At least seven people have died and many others remain missing after a boat carrying about 200 migrants capsized off the coast of The Gambia while attempting to reach Europe. The vessel overturned near Jinack village in the North Bank Region and was later found grounded on a sandbank, with 96 people rescued so far […]
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late friends Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele in his first social media post since a fatal car crash in Nigeria that claimed their lives. The boxing star shared images on X and Instagram showing him alongside grieving relatives, accompanied by the […]
Cameroon defeated South Africa 2-1 in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to claim the last spot in the quarter-finals in Rabat, Morocco. The victory sets up Friday match in Rabat against the host team Morocco. Earlier, Tanzania held the line against Morocco until half-time, but the Atlas Lions […]
Nigeria continue their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title when they face Mozambique in the round of 16 on Monday at the Fez Stadium, The PUNCH reports. Victory will secure the Super Eagles’ 12th quarter-final appearance, extending their record for last-eight finishes ahead of Egypt, while Mozambique will make their debut at […]
The M23 armed group has said that it had agreed to a request from the United States to withdraw from the city of Uvira in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Rwanda-backed militias took control of the city near Burundi, just days after Congolese and Rwandan governments signed a road map to peace in […]
The Kenya Red Cross has warned that nearly two million people were facing acute food insecurity as worsening drought conditions deepened water shortages, malnutrition, and long journeys to the few remaining water points in hard-hit counties. The agency said its needs continued to grow and called for more resources to sustain relief efforts. Its alarm […]
Maasai women erupted with mocking heckles as a community elder, wrapped in a traditional red blanket, claimed that female genital mutilation had all but stopped in their community in southern Kenya. The women know that mutilating young girls by removing their clitoris and inner labia — framed as a rite of passage — is still […]
