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The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports alleging that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been asked to resign over health concerns, describing the claim as false. In a statement issued on Monday, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, said the report published by Sahara Reporters was entirely inaccurate and should be disregarded. […]
Zimbabwe has exported its first shipment of lithium sulphate from the Arcadia mine near Harare, marking a significant step in the country’s move into higher-value lithium processing. The inaugural consignment came from the Arcadia lithium mine near Harare, owned by Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe, a unit of China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt. The company said the […]
A convoy of the Ghana Armed Forces escorting civilians has come under attack in Binduri in Ghana’s Upper East Region, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The incident occurred on Monday, April 27, 2026, while the convoy was transporting about 140 civilians from Bawku to Bolgatanga, according to an official statement from the military. The […]
Music lovers are in for a treat as acclaimed producer Sarz and singer BNXN officially announce their collaborative project, the 5-track EP titled The Game Needs Us, set for release on May 11, 2026. The duo has already teased the lead single “Back Outside,” which samples the classic Amadou and Mariam record “Neye Mounké […]
The House of Representatives of Nigeria has approved a request by President Bola Tinubu for a $516.3 million loan to finance parts of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. The approval was granted during plenary on Tuesday in Abuja following the presentation of a report by Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Aids, Loans and […]
The Federal Government has directed that junior civil servants who fail mandatory promotion examinations three consecutive times may be required to leave service. The directive, issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, is aimed at strengthening discipline and improving performance across the public sector. In a circular signed […]
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that the average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) rose to ₦1,288.54 per litre in March 2026. The figure represents a 22.55 per cent increase from ₦1,051.47 recorded in February 2026, and a 2.13 per cent rise compared to ₦1,261.65 in March 2025. According to the […]
The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The decision was announced on Tuesday following a council meeting at Lagos House, Marina, according to a statement shared by Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant to the governor on New Media. Gawat said […]
A worrying health trend is emerging in Nigeria; a sharp increase in kidney failure cases among the nation’s young men. Nephrologists report that this demographic shift is increasingly linked to the excessive consumption of energy drinks, a habit that is placing immense strain on the country’s already fragile healthcare system. Chronic kidney […]
The Nigerian Army has rejected allegations of torture and inhumane treatment at its detention facility in Sokoto following the death of a soldier in custody, while announcing a formal investigation into the incident. In a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 8 Division, the military […]
