The United States government has issued a global security alert to its citizens in Nigeria and other partsof the world following escalating hostilities linked to recent military strikes on Iran.The advisory, released by the US State Department, urged Americans to exercise increased caution inlight of evolving security conditions after the launch of US combat operations…
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, have staged protests inLagos, Kano, Sokoto and other parts of the country following the reported killing of Iran’s SupremeLeader, Ali Khamenei, during recent military strikes involving the United States and Israel.According to reports, demonstrators took to the streets on Monday, carrying Iranian flags…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS),commonly known as petrol, to ₦875 per litre, marking a fresh adjustment in Nigeria’s downstream oilsector.The new price represents an increase of ₦101 from the previous rate of ₦774 per litre, according toofficials familiar with the development. A senior refinery official confirmed…
A newly introduced criminal code by the Taliban in Afghanistan has drawn widespread internationalcondemnation after reports indicated that it permits domestic violence against women and childrenunder specific conditions. The legal framework, signed by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada in early 2026, forms partof a broader restructuring of Afghanistan’s judicial system since the group returned to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts foranother year, in a policy move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s domestic processing capacity andboosting value addition in the agricultural sector. According to a statement issued by the presidency on February 25, 2026, the ban will now run…
President Bola Tinubu has decorated Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu, with his new rank at the State House, Abuja.The decoration ceremony, which followed his swearing-in, took place at the first-floor office of the President during an expanded session attended by top government and security officials, including National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; Chief…
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, on Tuesday, raised alarm over an attack on former presidential candidate, Peter Obi and its members in Benin, Edo State. Tanko disclosed that armed thugs had shot at Obi and members of the movement during the formal defection of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress,…
The government of Ghana has officially removed the name of former military officer Emmanuel KwasiKotoka from its main aviation hub, reverting Kotoka International Airport to its original name, AccraInternational Airport. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Transport on February 24, 2026, as part of efforts torestore the airport’s former and internationally recognised name….
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has disclosed that the apex bank is engaging both local and international stakeholders as part of efforts to develop a comprehensiveregulatory framework for digital assets in Nigeria. Cardoso made this known on February 24, 2026, during a press briefing following the 304th MonetaryPolicy Committee…
United States lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to prioritise development financing inNigeria’s Middle Belt as part of broader efforts to address insecurity and humanitarian challenges in theregion.The recommendation is contained in a congressional report titled “Ending the Persecution of Christiansin Nigeria,” submitted to the White House on February 24, 2026, by members of the…
