Thursday, September 24, 2026

Africa

February 16, 2026

Shettima returns to Abuja after AU summit in Addis Ababa

The vice-president secured the goodwill of the United Nations’ secretary general, António Guterres, who urged Nigeria to spearhead Africa’s quest for a new global order.

Vice President Shettima
February 16, 2026

Suspected criminals rounded up in Enugu, weapons, drugs seized: Police

The police command in Enugu says it has detained three suspects and recovered firearms, ammunition and hard drugs from them.

ARMED POLICE OFFICERS
February 16, 2026

Nigeria, Angola sign agreement to ease movement of diplomats, government officials

Nigeria and Angola have signed a bilateral agreement to facilitate the movement of diplomats and government officials between the two countries.

Tuggar and Antonio
February 15, 2026

Ghana considers extradition of Russian blogger who secretly filmed sexual acts with Ghanaian women

“I have invited the Russian ambassador in Ghana for a meeting,” BBC quoted Mr George as saying on Sunday.

The Russian tourist
February 15, 2026

Nigeria backs AU’s institutional reforms on peace, security

Mr Shettima also declared the support of Nigeria on strengthening democratic institutions.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
February 14, 2026

Africa’s exclusion from Security Council ‘indefensible’, says UN chief

The secretary-general thanked the African Group at the UN for “unwavering, decisive support” on justice, equality, and reform initiatives.

António Guterres
February 14, 2026

Health Sovereignty: African leaders target 60% local manufacturing by 2040

For Nigeria, Mr Tomori said the declaration could be a turning point, given its position as the continent’s largest pharmaceutical market.

Pharmaceutical drugs
February 14, 2026

South African police arrest woman over killing of Nigerian e-hailing driver

The police, who confirmed the arrest in a statement, said an investigation has been launched into the incident and that more arrests are imminent.

South African Police officers
February 13, 2026

Nigerian Isaac Satlat, working as e-hailing driver, killed by passengers in South Africa

The suspect is expected to appear before the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Isaac Satlat
February 13, 2026

Chinese mining companies not funding terrorists in Nigeria, China tells U.S.

China has dismissed the U.S. Congress’s allegation that Chinese miners are financing Boko Haram and other terrorists in Nigeria under the pretext of paying “protection money”.

Xi and Trump