News as it breaks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kenya following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a towering figure in African politics and a true champion of democracy and justice. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special…
Veteran Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 during a health-related visit to India, according to local police sources on Wednesday. Odinga, a towering figure in Kenya’s political landscape for over four decades, passed away after collapsing while walking with family members and his personal…
More than 5,000 young girls across the Beninese municipalities of Zè and Djidja have received life-changing support through a major menstrual health education campaign spearheaded by the ECOWAS Representation in Benin, in partnership with the West African Health Organisation (WAHO). This large-scale initiative focused on menstrual hygiene management, reproductive health…
The ECOWAS Commission has launched a two-day media training workshop focused on equipping journalists with tools to counter misinformation, fake news, and anti-democratic narratives across West Africa as a bold move to safeguard democratic values and strengthen information integrity in the region, the. The training, held from October 13 to 14,…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward its economic growth forecast for Nigeria to 3.9% in 2025 and 4.1% in 2026, citing improved macroeconomic indicators, stronger investor confidence, and fiscal stability. The IMF disclosed this in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report released during the ongoing IMF/World Bank…
The Republican Mayor of Blanco City, Texas, Mike Arnold, has firmly denied allegations that the Nigerian government is sponsoring Boko Haram, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading. Mayor Arnold made the statement during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, aligning with Nigerian political analyst and former presidential aide…
In a scintillating display on Tuesday night, Victor Osimhen led the Super Eagles to a resounding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, scoring a hat-trick and asserting Nigeria’s dominance. From the very first whistle, Osimhen looked lethal. He opened the scoring in the…
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to classify mineral resource theft as an international crime, calling on the global community to reject and prohibit trade in stolen minerals from the region. Speaking at the 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Network of…
In a dramatic turn of events, an elite military unit in Madagascar, CAPSAT, announced Tuesday that it has taken control of the government, just moments after the country’s National Assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for desertion of duty. The move comes amid escalating political unrest and weeks of…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has commended the National Association of Judges of Nigeria (NAJN) for securing Nigeria’s admission into the International Association of Judges (IAJ), a global body committed to the promotion of judicial independence and human rights. Nigeria was officially admitted as the 93rd…
