Prosper Okoye

Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa

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Kano Governor’s Secret Meeting with Tinubu Reignites Defection Concerns

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has held a closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, a development that has reignited concerns over a possible defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All

January 19, 2026

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South Africa Cracks Down on Traffic After 13 Children Die in Crash

South African authorities have called for stricter road safety enforcement after a minibus carrying schoolchildren collided with a truck near Vanderbijlpark, south of Johannesburg, killing 13 pupils. The crash occurred on Monday when police said the minibus driver appeared to lose control while

January 19, 2026

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Conflicting Reports Emerge on Kaduna Church Abduction

Conflicting accounts have emerged over reports that more than 100 worshippers were abducted during church services in Kaduna State on Sunday. Security officials dismissed the allegations as false while some religious leaders maintain an incident occurred. On Monday, Kaduna State police and

January 19, 2026

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Oyetola Sets Out Duties for Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s New Board

Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has outlined the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, tasking members with oversight, regulatory discipline and support for ongoing reforms in the maritime sector. Speaking in Abuja on

January 19, 2026

Niger Flood: Death Toll Rises To 151, Over 3,000 Displaced – NEMA

Africa·News

Severe Floods Kill Dozens Across Southern Africa

Heavy rains and rising rivers have caused widespread flooding in parts of South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, killing more than 100 people and displacing thousands. In Mozambique, officials report at least 103 deaths and over 200,000 people affected. Floodwaters have destroyed homes,

January 19, 2026

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Senegal Win Africa Cup of Nations After Extra-Time Thriller Against Morocco

Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a dramatic 1–0 win over hosts Morocco in the final on Sunday. The match remained goalless after 90 minutes, with Senegal surviving a late penalty awarded to Morocco. Senegal goalkeeper Édouard

January 19, 2026

News·Nigeria·Oil & Gas·Top Stories

NNPC Sets 2026 Agenda After Record Oil Output

Nigeria’s state oil company, NNPC Limited, has reported record production and outlined plans to drive investment and operational efficiency in 2026. In a New Year address to staff, Group Chief Executive Officer Bashir Bayo Ojulari highlighted milestones from 2025, including upstream oil

January 19, 2026

Shettima Promises Economic Recovery For Nigeria In Less Than 15 Months

Finance & Economy·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Shettima Leads Delegation to Davos, Opens Nigeria House

Nigeria has opened a dedicated pavilion, “Nigeria House,” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, as Vice President Kashim Shettima leads the country’s delegation to the 56th annual meeting. The WEF, which runs from 19 to 23 January, brings together

January 19, 2026

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How Nigerian Trader’s Data Sparked US Air Strikes in Sokoto

A US air strike in Sokoto State over the Christmas period was reportedly influenced by intelligence supplied not by a government agency, but by a Nigerian trader in Onitsha. Emeka Umeagbalasi, a screwdriver trader and founder of the small NGO Intersociety, is

January 19, 2026

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Court to Rule on Tinubu’s Emergency Powers in Rivers State

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 9 March for judgment in a lawsuit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s authority to remove elected state officials during the state of emergency imposed in Rivers State last year. Justice James Omotosho set the date

January 18, 2026

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Prosper Okoye

Kano Governor’s Secret Meeting with Tinubu Reignites Defection Concerns

South Africa Cracks Down on Traffic After 13 Children Die in Crash

Conflicting Reports Emerge on Kaduna Church Abduction

Oyetola Sets Out Duties for Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s New Board

Severe Floods Kill Dozens Across Southern Africa

Senegal Win Africa Cup of Nations After Extra-Time Thriller Against Morocco

NNPC Sets 2026 Agenda After Record Oil Output

Shettima Leads Delegation to Davos, Opens Nigeria House

How Nigerian Trader’s Data Sparked US Air Strikes in Sokoto

Court to Rule on Tinubu’s Emergency Powers in Rivers State

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