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…
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…
Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal FC, committing his future to the clubuntil 2030, in a move that reinforces his status as a central figure in the team’s long-term plans.The new deal, confirmed by the club, extends Saka’s previous contract, which had been due to expire in2027, and makes him one…
Eric Chelle, head coach of the Nigeria national football team (Super Eagles), has reportedly submitted a19-point list of conditions to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as part of negotiations over a contractextension, according to multiple Nigerian sports news reports. Chelle, a Franco-Malian coach who led Nigeria to third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of…
Authorities in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism have received renewed pledges of support from theUnited Kingdom and Germany, as defence attachés from both European nations visited the OperationHADIN KAI (Joint Task Force) headquarters in Maiduguri, Borno State, this week.During the visit on Wednesday, Brigadier Tom Harper, the United Kingdom’s Defence Attaché to Nigeria,and Colonel Boris Bovecamp,…
European football’s governing body, Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), has launched anofficial disciplinary investigation following allegations that Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior wassubjected to racist abuse by a Benfica player during their Champions League play-off tie on 17 February2026.The probe centres on claims by Vinícius that Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni directed a racial slur…
Some prominent Nigerians have condemned the presence of United States soldiers in Nigeria, calling it a violation of Nigeria’s sovereignty and a dangerous precedent for foreign interference. Last week, United States military aircraft started landing in Nigeria, days after American and Nigerian officials told the media that about 200 US soldiers would be deployed to…
