Ukraine is accusing Hungary of taking seven employees of its state savings bank, Oschadbank, hostage in Budapest. The employees were transporting $40 million, 35 million euros, and 9 kg of…

ISWAP fighters attacked Ngoshe town in Borno State’s Gwoza Local Government Area, killing 9 soldiers and the Chief Imam, and abducting over 100 women and children. The attack occurred on…

Zambia is poised to initiate discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a fresh financial support package, pending the outcome of its August general elections. The IMF has signaled…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has sealed off African Refractory and Allied Products (ARAP) in Ogun State, citing regulatory concerns and alleged safety breaches. Minister of State for Labour and…

The Rockefeller Foundation has pledged an additional $10 million to accelerate electricity access in at least 15 African countries, including Nigeria. This move is part of Mission 300, a joint…

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked a military base in Ngoshe, Borno State, in the early hours of Wednesday, killing a yet-to-be-ascertained number of civilians and abducting many women. The attack…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the renewal of Professor Ayo Omotayo’s appointment as Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) for a final term of four…

The Federal Government has imposed a six-year ban on establishing new universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to focus on improving quality and sustainability of existing institutions. This decision was…

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate halt to the cashless payment policy at airports, just four days after its introduction, due to widespread disruptions. The policy, launched on…

A daring abduction attempt in Kano State’s Bebeji Local Government Area has been thwarted by security forces, with two victims rescued and one suspect fatally injured. The incident went down…

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Madrid’s refusal to allow US planes to use its bases to attack Iran. “The position of…

The US Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for today, March 4, 2026, due to potential protests in the Federal Capital Territory. This decision is a precautionary…

The Federal Government has officially banned cash payments for taxes and prohibited revenue roadblocks nationwide, as part of efforts to improve transparency, reduce corruption, and streamline collections. This move is…

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele, the head of Nigeria’s tax reform committee, as the new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite. Oyedele’s nomination is a…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted a successful airstrike operation in the Yuwe general area of the Sambisa axis, Borno State, eliminating several high-value terrorist operatives, including senior commanders…

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has accused Rotimi Amaechi and opposition parties of applying double standards in their criticism of the Electoral Act 2026. Wike claimed that…

The Federal Government has approved N48 billion for 12 selected universities to upgrade their engineering facilities. Each institution will receive N4 billion to either upgrade existing facilities or construct new…

At least 169 people, including senior officials, were killed in a brutal attack in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area. The attackers, allegedly from neighboring Unity State, targeted Abiemnom county, killing…

China is urging an immediate ceasefire and diplomatic talks to end the conflict in the Middle East, which has stretched into its third day with Israel and the US conducting…