Browse Category

News

Soludo’s Igbo Self-Marginalisation Claim ‘Factually Incorrect’, Says Analyst

Soludo’s Igbo Self-Marginalisation Claim ‘Factually Incorrect’, Says Analyst A UK-based public affairs analyst, Dr Chudi Okoye, has disputed Governor Charles Soludo’s claim that Igbos are marginalizing themselves in Nigeria. Okoye, in a statement he shared with Prime Business Africa, argues that Igbos

January 18, 2026

Africa·News·Politics·Top Stories

Museveni Declared Winner of Uganda’s Presidential Election Amid Opposition Rejection

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has officially declared President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the winner of the country’s 2026 presidential election, confirming his seventh term in office after nearly four decades in power, Prime Business Africa reports. According to the final results announced on Saturday,

January 17, 2026

Africa·News·Politics·Top Stories

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

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

January 17, 2026

News·Top Stories·World News

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

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

January 17, 2026

News

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

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

January 17, 2026

News·Top Stories

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

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.

January 17, 2026

News·Politics·Top Stories

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

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,

January 17, 2026

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

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

January 16, 2026

News·Politics·Top Stories

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

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

January 16, 2026

News·Nigeria·Security·Top Stories

Retired Nigerian Soldiers Scramble for Food

A video showing retired Nigerian military personnel struggling to collect food during an official ceremony in Abuja has gone viral, prompting renewed debate about conditions of service and post-retirement welfare in the armed forces. The footage was recorded on Thursday during events

January 16, 2026

News·Politics·Top Stories

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

The Rivers State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its resolve to proceed with the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, declaring that the process is constitutional and unavoidable despite calls for reconciliation. This position was restated during a

January 16, 2026

1 2 3 … 1,660 Next

Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

Nigeria’s customs authority has introduced new rules for courier companies

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

The sale of Geregu Power, one of Nigeria’s largest electricity

Recapitalisation: UBA Extends Deadline For Rights Issue

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

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has successfully concluded its rights

GivTrade Secures UAE SCA Category 5 Licence

GivTrade, an international multi-asset brokerage providing access to global markets

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.

Necessary

Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

News

Soludo’s Igbo Self-Marginalisation Claim ‘Factually Incorrect’, Says Analyst

Museveni Declared Winner of Uganda’s Presidential Election Amid Opposition Rejection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Retired Nigerian Soldiers Scramble for Food

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

Featured Stories

Soludo’s Igbo Self-Marginalisation Claim ‘Factually Incorrect’, Says Analyst

CBN, Policy Shifts and Economy

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

Sterling Bank Steps Up Environmental Sustainability Efforts

Whatsapp Channel

Latest News

Soludo’s Igbo Self-Marginalisation Claim ‘Factually Incorrect’, Says Analyst

Museveni Declared Winner of Uganda’s Presidential Election Amid Opposition Rejection

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

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

Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

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

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

GivTrade Secures UAE SCA Category 5 Licence

Soludo’s Igbo Self-Marginalisation Claim ‘Factually Incorrect’, Says Analyst

Suggestions

News

Featured Stories

Follow Us

Whatsapp Channel

Latest News