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Tensions Rise in Uganda as Museveni Maintains Lead; Bobi Wine Alleges House Siege

January 17, 2026

Uganda enters a tense post-election period as the Electoral Commission reports Museveni’s strong lead in the presidential race, while opposition leader Bobi Wine alleges his home is under siege by the military, Prime Business Africa reports. Updated figures from the

News·Top Stories·World News

South Africa Probes Alleged Defiance of Presidential Order as Iranian Warships Join Naval Exercise

January 17, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

South Africa has launched a high-level inquiry into allegations that its military ignored a direct presidential instruction by allowing Iranian warships including a vessel linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to participate in the multinational naval exercise Will

CBN, Policy Shifts and Economy

By Arize Nwobu The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has worked dedicatedly alongside the federal government and implemented policy shifts towards the

Nigeria–Morocco, AFCON 2025: A Semi-Final Decided by Margins, Pressure, and Perspective

By Paul Lucky Okoku (Former Nigerian International Footballer | Football Analyst) When officiating becomes the story, football must ask harder questions Football

Business

Business·Top Stories

Austin Laz Founder Sells N227.76m Shares Amid Firm’s Revenue Woes

January 16, 2026

Austin Asimonye, the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Austin Laz & Co. has reduced his investment in the company amid the firm’s

Forex Transactions Decline By $89.61 Million As Dollar Rate Surges

Business·Top Stories

Currency Traders Reduce Dollar Rate To N1,417 In Official Market

January 16, 2026

On Friday, January 15, the naira appreciated against the United States dollar (USD) by 0.14 percent as the foreign exchange rate for both currencies

Nigerian Stock Market Record Highest Level In 15-years, Equity Cap Up N59.90bn

Business·Top Stories

Nigerian Stock Market Rebounds With N30.45bn Gain

January 16, 2026

The all-share index (ASI) increased by 0.23 percent on Friday, January 16, leading to the market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rising by

Business·Finance & Economy·News

Sterling Bank Steps Up Environmental Sustainability Efforts

January 16, 2026

Nigerian banks are increasingly prioritizing environmental sustainability and climate action, with Sterling Bank leading the charge. The bank, in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation,

Business·Finance & Economy·News

Banks Lead the Charge: Fidelity Bank’s Tree Planting Initiative Signals Shift in Financing Norms

January 16, 2026

Fidelity Bank Plc has taken a significant step towards environmental preservation and sustainable development by partnering with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative to plant trees at

Politics

Africa·News·Politics·Top Stories

Tensions Rise in Uganda as Museveni Maintains Lead; Bobi Wine Alleges House Siege

January 17, 2026

Uganda enters a tense post-election period as the Electoral Commission reports Museveni’s strong lead in the presidential race, while opposition leader Bobi Wine alleges his home is under siege by the military, Prime Business Africa reports. Updated figures from the commission indicate that Museveni has captured approximately 71.88 per cent of votes from over 93 per cent of polling stations,

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Alaafin’s Absence, Power Shift Cast Shadow Over Oyo Obas’ Council Revival

January 17, 2026

The revival of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs after

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Court Order Halts Impeachment Track as Rivers Assembly Moves to Activate Panel Request

January 16, 2026

The deepening political crisis in Rivers State entered a decisive legal phase

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Rivers Impeachment Crisis Deepens as Assembly Insists on Fubara’s Removal

January 16, 2026

The Rivers State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its resolve to proceed

News·Politics·Top Stories

Countdown to 2027: Abba Atiku’s Defection Sparks Early Election Chess Moves

January 16, 2026

The defection of Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

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Terra Industries Raises $11.75 Million to Build Africa’s First Homegrown Defence Tech Prime

January 13, 2026

Terra Industries, a Nigerian-founded defence technology startup, has raised $11.75 million in seed funding as it steps out of stealth and positions itself to

Business·News·Technology

Malaysia, Indonesia Block Grok Over Sexual Deepfake Images

January 13, 2026

Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot linked to Elon Musk’s platform X, citing concerns over the creation of

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

Tech Innovator Hanu Expands Inclusion with AI Smart Glasses for Hearing-Impaired Nigerians

January 10, 2026

Nigerian-born tech innovator, Hanu Fejiro Agbodjie, has donated AI-powered smart glasses to hearing-impaired Nigerians, reinforcing his commitment to using technology to promote social inclusion

Business·News·Technology·Top Stories

Nigerians to Receive Immediate Refunds for Failed Telecom Transactions

January 8, 2026

Nigerian telecom users will begin receiving automatic refunds for failed airtime and data purchases under a new framework introduced by the Nigerian Communications Commission

Business·News·Technology

Nigerian Mobile Users May Pay More Under New NCC Roadmap

January 7, 2026

By Prosper Okoye Nigerian mobile phone users may face higher call and data costs following a new five-year plan released by the country’s telecoms

Sport

Insights·Opinion·Sports

Nigeria–Morocco, AFCON 2025: A Semi-Final Decided by Margins, Pressure, and Perspective

January 17, 2026

By Paul Lucky Okoku (Former Nigerian International Footballer | Football Analyst) When officiating becomes the story, football must ask harder questions Football is decided on fine margins—but credibility is decided on consistency. Emotion reacts. Evidence explains. History remembers. When the Host Has the Edge—and Margins Decide the Outcome “Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games” is a familiar sports

Business·Celebrity News·News·Sports

January 15, 2026

Nigeria’s football authorities have threatened legal action against telecoms company Airtel Nigeria,

Sports·Top Stories

Morocco Win on Penalties Against Nigeria to Face Senegal in AFCON Final

January 15, 2026

It will be a battle of “Lions” in the Africa Cup of

Africa·FEATURES·Insights·Sports

AFCON 2025: ‘Morocco Is Beatable on Their Own Soil — I Was There on August 28, 1983’

January 14, 2026

How Three Flying Eagles—Paul Okoku, Chibuzor Ehilegbu, and Isa Shofoluwe—Called in Days

Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

The Raw Goat in Morocco 2025: AFCON and the Burden of Crude Representation

January 1, 2026

The Raw Goat in Morocco 2025: AFCON and the Burden of Crude

Markets

Business·Finance & Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria

Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

January 13, 2026

Nigeria’s customs authority has introduced new rules for courier companies that handle imported goods under a system where duties are paid before delivery, Prime

Business·Markets·Power·Top Stories

Behind the Geregu Power Sale: Politics and a $750m Deal

January 11, 2026

The sale of Geregu Power, one of Nigeria’s largest electricity plants, has drawn attention after politically connected figures assumed top positions. Billionaire Femi Otedola

Recapitalisation: UBA Extends Deadline For Rights Issue

Business·Markets·News

UBA Hits Billion-Naira Milestone: Rights Issue Success Pushes Capital Base Above ₦500bn

January 8, 2026

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has successfully concluded its rights issue, raising ₦157.84 billion through the issuance of 3.16 billion ordinary shares at ₦50

Business·Markets·News

GivTrade Secures UAE SCA Category 5 Licence

December 29, 2025

GivTrade, an international multi-asset brokerage providing access to global markets via CFDs, on Wednesday announced that it has been granted a Category 5 (“Arrangement

Business·Markets·News

Nigeria Launches N590bn Power Sector Bond to Clear GENCO, Gas Arrears

December 21, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued its debut bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, raising N590 billion to settle verified

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Tensions Rise in Uganda as Museveni Maintains Lead; Bobi Wine Alleges House Siege

January 17, 2026

Uganda enters a tense post-election period as the Electoral Commission reports Museveni’s strong lead in the presidential race, while opposition leader Bobi Wine alleges his home is under siege by the military, Prime Business Africa reports. Updated figures from the commission indicate

News·Top Stories·World News

South Africa Probes Alleged Defiance of Presidential Order as Iranian Warships Join Naval Exercise

January 17, 2026

South Africa has launched a high-level inquiry into allegations that its military ignored a direct presidential instruction by allowing Iranian warships including a vessel linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to participate in the multinational naval exercise Will for Peace

News

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: What Will Nigerian Soldiers Be Remembered for Since 1999?

January 17, 2026

January 15 marked Armed Forces Remembrance Day, observed nationwide with wreath-laying, the Last Post, gun salutes, and prayers for fallen soldiers. The ceremony honours those who died defending Nigeria, from the Congo peacekeeping missions of the 1960s to the civil war and

News·Top Stories

Alaafin Weighs Legal Action as Tensions Deepen Over Oyo Obas’ Council Leadership

January 17, 2026

The controversy surrounding the revival of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs has intensified, with the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, reportedly considering legal action against the state government over the newly introduced rotational leadership structure of the council.

Business·Finance & Economy·Opinion

CBN, Policy Shifts and Economy

January 17, 2026

By Arize Nwobu The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has worked dedicatedly alongside the federal government and implemented policy shifts towards the reconfiguration of the economy to foster stability and sustainable growth, increase overall economic efficiency and improve living standard. CBN policy

News·Politics·Top Stories

Alaafin’s Absence, Power Shift Cast Shadow Over Oyo Obas’ Council Revival

January 17, 2026

The revival of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs after nearly 15 years of inactivity has reopened a sensitive debate over authority, influence, and consensus among the state’s foremost traditional institutions, following the conspicuous absence of the Alaafin of Oyo,

Insights·Opinion·Sports

Nigeria–Morocco, AFCON 2025: A Semi-Final Decided by Margins, Pressure, and Perspective

January 17, 2026

By Paul Lucky Okoku (Former Nigerian International Footballer | Football Analyst) When officiating becomes the story, football must ask harder questions Football is decided on fine margins—but credibility is decided on consistency. Emotion reacts. Evidence explains. History remembers. When the Host Has

NERC Intervenes in States-DisCos Tariff Dispute, Ex-Chairman, Others Warn of Power Play

News·Power·Top Stories

Nigeria’s Power Grid Defends Record as Nigerians Voice Frustration Over Electricity Supply

January 16, 2026

Nigeria’s national power grid operator has responded to growing public frustration over electricity supply by pointing to a new all-time peak in power generation under the current administration, even as official figures show that the improvement amounts to just 0.24 megawatts over

News·Politics·Top Stories

Court Order Halts Impeachment Track as Rivers Assembly Moves to Activate Panel Request

January 16, 2026

The deepening political crisis in Rivers State entered a decisive legal phase on Friday, with a High Court order temporarily freezing the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, even as the House of Assembly formally activated the next constitutional step by writing

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