Ghana Orders Foreign Traders to Leave Gold Market by 30 April, Cancels Old Export Licences
The Government of Ghana has asked all foreign nationals trading in the country’s local gold market to leave by 30 April 2025. This...
Plateau State Bleeds Again: Armed Herders Kill 51 People in Fresh Attack, Entire Families Wiped Out
At least 51 people have been killed in a fresh attack on Zike and Kimakpa villages in the Kwall district of Bassa Local...
Algeria Orders French Diplomats to Leave Within 48 Hours After Arrest of Three Algerian Nationals in Paris
Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours. France’s Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, confirmed the expulsion on...
Teenager Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff Still on Trial for Criticising Sokoto Governor on TikTok
Five months after 18-year-old Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff was arrested for expressing her disapproval of Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s handling of insecurity, her...
Exclusive: Nigerian Soldiers Accused of Torturing and Killing Community Nurse Ernest Owoicho in Benue State
On Saturday, April 5 2025, troops from Nigeria’s military task force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), reportedly tortured and killed a nurse and community...
Boy Who Stood Before Peter Obi’s Convoy Remains in Kirikiri Prison for Refusing to ‘Settle’ Area Boys
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi have called for justice for Yusuf Alabi Quadri, a young...
DR Congo Hands Over 3 Americans Jailed for Failed Coup Amid U.S. Mineral-for-Security Talks
Three American citizens jailed over a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo were handed over to U.S. custody on Tuesday....
Nigeria’s Finance Minister Hints FG May Consider Reviewing ₦54.99trn 2025 Budget in Response to U.S. Tariff Hike
The Federal Government may consider reviewing its proposed ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget to reduce the possible impact of new U.S. trade tariffs on...
Naira Hits New Low, Trades Above ₦1,610/$1 Despite CBN Dollar Sales
The Nigerian naira dropped to a new low on Monday, surpassing ₦1,610 per US dollar in the official foreign exchange market. This is...
U.S. Eyes DRC’s Resources, Pursues Mineral-for-Security Deal
The United States is in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on a potential agreement to grant access to critical minerals...
Saudi Arabia Suspends Visas for Nigeria, Egypt, and 12 Other Countries Ahead of 2025 Hajj Over Safety Concerns
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including Nigeria, Egypt, and India, in preparation...
U.S. 14% Tariff Threatens Nigerian Exports, Poses Risks to Trade and SMEs – Nigeria’s Trade Minister Laments
The Nigerian Federal Government has expressed concern over new tariffs imposed by the United States. It warned that the move could harm Nigeria’s...