President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s presidential election, securing another term amid protests and unrest across the country.The electoral commission confirmed on Saturday that she won 98% of votes in Wednesday’s poll, consolidating her leadership in East Africa’s second-largest economy.Read more about Tanzania’s recent elections on BBC News. President Samia…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to cancel the 15% fuel import duty, saying it will worsen the cost of living for Nigerians.In a Friday statement, the party said the new policy will push fuel prices higher and increase the hardship citizens already face.Read more on Nigeria’s energy policies via BBC…
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has achieved a major victory in its long-standing arbitration battle against the Spanish-led Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC) consortium. The international tribunal ruled that GUPC must refund US$265 million to the ACP, effectively ending years of disputes over cost overruns and poor-quality materials. This decision not only restores funds…
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan secured a sweeping victory in the national election, winning more than 65% of the vote. Her win comes despite deadly protests that erupted in various cities before and after polling. She thanked voters in a televised address and urged calm and unity across the country. Promising them a better tenor…
The United States government, under President Donald Trump, has placed Nigeria on a religious watchlist over alleged killings of Christians. According to reports from Washington, the move could trigger foreign aid cuts and economic sanctions if the Nigerian government fails to curb the violence. FG Rejects Trump’s Remark The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected…
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the federal government to reform Nigeria’s agricultural sector. He emphasized that such reforms are crucial to achieving food security and driving economic growth. Obi made this call during the Sahel Food Systems Changemakers Conference 2025 held in Abuja. Nigeria’s Untapped Agricultural…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to end Nigeria’s long-standing security challenges. He emphasized that the nation can no longer tolerate the crisis that began in 2009. The President gave this directive during the decoration ceremony of the Service Chiefs at the State House in Abuja. Tinubu Calls for Patriotism…
Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, has firmly denied any involvement in the alleged coup plot under investigation by Nigerian security agencies. Moreover, he described the rumors as politically motivated. These claims, he said, aim to damage his reputation ahead of the 2027 elections. Details of…
On October 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo. This event marked a key moment in U.S.-Japan relations. Takaichi is Japan’s first female prime minister and a conservative aligned with former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During the meeting, both leaders focused on strengthening trade and…
The Federal Government has unveiled a new regulation requiring electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to meet a minimum capital adequacy standard before renewing their licences. Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced the policy during the Nigeria Energy Forum in Lagos. He explained that the move aims to fix persistent undercapitalization and mounting debt issues that…
