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Court adjourns El-Rufai’s phone-tapping arraignment
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 23, 2026, for the formal…
New Zealand expands skilled work visa list to address labor gaps
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a significant expansion of its Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework, adding…
Trump hails “Golden Age” in marathon State of the Union address
In the longest State of the Union address in modern history, President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday, February…
Senegalese prime minister proposes doubling prison terms for same-sex acts
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has formally introduced legislation to the National Assembly that would double the maximum…
Zimbabwe halts all raw mineral and lithium exports to curb malpractices
The Zimbabwean government has announced an immediate and indefinite suspension of all raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports,…
Tinubu appoints Tunji Disu as acting Inspector-General of Police
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Tunji Disu as the…
M23 military spokesperson killed in Congo army drone strike
Lieutenant-Colonel Willy Ngoma, the long-standing military spokesperson for the M23 rebel group, has been killed in a precision…
Spanberger slams Trump over ‘dishonesty, division’ in SOTU rebuttal
In a pointed and historic Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, Virginia Governor…
Peter Obi escapes assassination attempt after gunmen ambush convoy in Benin
In a chilling escalation of political violence, Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, and several high-profile…
Chad closes Sudan border following deadly clashes
The Chadian government has announced the indefinite closure of its eastern border with Sudan, effective Monday, following a…
Gabon imposes indefinite social media shutdown amid labor unrest
Gabon’s media regulator, the High Authority for Communication (HAC), has announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of social…
UK to replace physical visa stickers for Nigerians starting February 25, 2026
The United Kingdom has announced a major shift in its immigration policy, confirming that from February 25, 2026,…
Nigeria’s Senate passes 2026 Electoral Act after heated clash over upload of results
The Nigerian Senate has officially passed the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2026, marking a pivotal but…
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: Approval plummets to record low
American public support for President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration agenda has hit a historic low as the human…
Nigeria: Chaos in House of Reps over real-time election results clause
The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as lawmakers clashed over…