Saturday, June 27, 2026

African Union (AU)

February 11, 2026

Nigeria calls for accountability, audit reforms across AU organs

He expressed concern over discrepancies in financial records, violations of procurement and contracting rules.

Yusuf Tuggar
December 27, 2025

Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland

The Abraham Accords, initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2020, previously led the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan to normalise relations with Israel.

Somalia
November 23, 2025

Shettima departs South Africa for AU-EU summit in Angola

The meeting is scheduled to hold from Monday to Wednesday in the Angolan capital, Luanda.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
November 18, 2025

Tinubu to visit South Africa, Angola despite violent kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Nigeria

Mr Onanuga said in a statement on Tuesday that Mr Tinubu will first visit Johannesburg, South Africa, before proceeding to Angola.

Tinubu boarding plane
October 21, 2025

FG, Nasarawa govt. urged to prioritise doctors’ welfare to curb brain drain

The NMA chair also urged the government and the security agencies to ensure the protection of medical personnel against banditry and kidnapping

NIGERIAN DOCTORS
May 26, 2025

Dangote beats MTN, DSTV, AZAM to emerge as ‘Most Admired African Brand’

President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, was honoured with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ in recognition of his leadership in driving impactful industrialisation

dangote logo
August 16, 2024

AU appoints Pantami as ASRIC co-chair despite records of supporting Taliban, Al-Qaeda, religious extremists in Nigeria

The former Nigerian communications minister had denounced any allegiance to Boko Haram but expressed support for the global extremist groups — the Taliban and Al-Qaeda.

Pantami and Al-Qaeda militants
March 25, 2024

Gowon lauds Tinubu for uniting ECOWAS

“His intellectual prowess is unmatched, he is resolute and undaunted in whatever he does,” he said.

Yakubu Gowon
February 18, 2024

Presidential aide blames Nigerian media for exposing photo of Tinubu sleeping at AU session

Mr Olusegun, in a post on X, said Mr Tinubu, who was captured sleeping at the event in Addis Ababa, gave the “most inspiring” speech.

February 18, 2024

Nigeria ready to host African central bank in 2028: Tinubu

“The drive for a peaceful, strong, and united West Africa is bigger than any one person or group of people.”

President Bola Tinubu