Nigeria | 5 hours ago Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The United Nations Children?s Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office has organised a capacity-building for 25 young people in Bauchi State on child-focused budgeting and advocacy, with a call on governments at all levels to place children?s needs at the heart of national development by prioritising child-focused budgetary allocations. This was as the U-Reporters who participated in the training pledged to advocate more actively for child-friendly budgeting to enhance the lives of children and young people in Bauchi State. THISDAY reports that U-Report is UNICEF?s community for young people, by young people, where they can raise their voices on...

A third free train service for Sudanese nationals voluntarily returning home from Egypt is scheduled to depart from Cairo on Sunday, Aug. 3, as part of a programme to facilitate repatriation. The special air-conditioned train is set to leave Cairo#8217;s main station at 11:00 AM and arrive at the High...

An activist?s fight against big oil leads to his death sentence. Thirty years on, government says hes a national hero.

Moussa Mara, the PM for eight months in 2014-2015, has been charged with undermining the credibility of the state.

United States President Donald Trump has officially imposed a 15 percent tariff on Nigeria and other African countries. ......

Mogadishu, Somalia -- Airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants in Somalia's central Hiiraan region have killed dozens, including senior leaders of the extremist group, local sources and officials said on Friday. ......

KANO: IS-affiliated fighters killed over a dozen farmers and children in a gun attack and mine explosion in Nigeria's northeast Borno state, the epicentre of a fighter conflict, tw ......

Along with a number of countries, the majority of the population in the Sahara welcomes Morocco?s sovereignty, writes Andrew M Rosemarine...

Conservative party leader, who grew up in Nigeria and US, says she has not renewed her Nigerian passport in decades...

ldquo;Where is Angelo?rdquo; Itrsquo;s been three years since they met, with the last one, without tiring fighting, having rendered Anguei Angelo Madit unrecognizable even to his old friends. In 2022, during an outbreak of violence around the South Kiir River in Twic County, south of Abyei, a resource-rich border region contested by South Sudan and Sudan, Angelo and his peers were wearing army uniforms and fatigued looks matching them. Fast-forward to July 2025 and, with the heat-excused exception of the jackets, he and the four young men accompanying him are dressed in suits....

Once, almost 400 people called Mosso, some 50 kilometers from Tambura, home. Isolation and years of insecurity-induced displacement have reduced the current population to 15 hardy souls. ldquo;Killings and ambushes created fear and made this happen,rdquo; says one of them, Rebecca Evariste, a mother of nine. ldquo;The rest have fled,rdquo; she adds, mentioning Yambio, Ezo, Nzara and Bagidi as some of their favoured destinations. Reduced numbers further increase the villagersrsquo; sense of being cut off, not least from goods and services. To get...

Download logo Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the call touched on various aspects of the bilateral relationship between Egypt and the Netherlands. The two sides emphasized the importance of continuing to strengthen and develop...

On August 1, 2025 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, met with the Ambassador...

Nigeria | 54 minutes ago By Jonathan Eze As Senator Musiliu Obanikoro marks his 65th birthday, it is not merely a milestone of age, but a celebration of a life that has left a lasting imprint on Nigeria?s political and social landscape. His journey through public service has been defined by a rare combination of consistency, humanity, candour, and political ingenuity?qualities that continue to set him apart in a terrain often marked by volatility and opportunism. Senator Obanikoro?s political journey has spanned decades, and throughout, he has remained resolute in his values and ideals. From his early days as a local government chairman in...

Selon un prétendu communiqué publié sur Facebook, l'ambassade de France à N'Djamena aurait annoncé la suspension de la délivrance au Tchad de visas. Le communiqué diffusé sur les réseaux sociaux est un faux document rédigé de manière à contourner la modération de Facebook et l'ambassade de France a démenti catégoriquement la rumeur.

Disputes between the two over border demarcations have been ongoing but heavy, armed fighting has been rare until now.

Rights group says perpetrators must be held to account, a year after 24 people killed during cost of living protests.

Paris Saint-Germain and Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi denies the alleged rape of a woman in 2023.

Nigeria | 3 hours ago Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), through its Tertiary Education Grant Scheme (TEGs), has donated a state-of-the-art administrative block worth N250 million to Al-Qalam University in Katsina State. Built and equipped with cutting-edge equipment by ASR Africa, the administrative structure was donated to the College of Allied Health Sciences of the university on Thursday. The administrative block, which was...

In an era where online media plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion, Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng) has emerged as a prominent player, leaving an indelible mark on the nationrsquo;s political discourse. The platformrsquo;s commitment to covering diverse facets of Nigerian news from politics and business to arts, sports, culture, and entertainment positions it as a comprehensive source for information. In politics, Alexa News Nigeria plays a pivotal role in shaping narratives and influencing public opinion. Its extensive reach, particularly among the youth and middle-class demographics, positions the platform as a powerful force in disseminating information and molding political...

Nigeria | 2 hours ago *Seek president?s intervention to save $639m FDI A group of Investors under the aegis of Abuja Technology Village Free Trade Zone has filed a suit at the Federal High Court Abuja challenging the legality of the administrative decisions by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory Mr. Nyesom Wike relating to his interference with activities at the Abuja Free Trade Zone, culminating in his purported revocation of land earmarked for the operations and development of the Abuja Technology Village within the Free Trade Zone. According to a statement, the group, comprising foreign and indigenous investors, in a suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/1539/2025, is seeking the court?s intervention...

Sport | 2 hours ago In a move that underscores his unyielding commitment to Nigerian basketball, Engr Musa Ahmadu Kida, President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) and Chairman of NNPC Plc, is set to jet out to Abidjan to rally behind D?Tigress as they prepare for an important quarter-final...

Nigeria | 40 minutes ago Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Kwara State Government has evacuated 94 beggars from the streets of Ilorin, the state capital. The government however said that, the evacuated beggars will be prosecuted and repatriated after proper profiling. The evacuation of the beggars from the streets according to THISDAY checks might not be unconnected with the reported cases of insecurity in the state. It was learnt that most of the beggars#8217; abode had been allegedly used as take off points for criminals to perpetrate their nefarious activities in the state. The evacuation and planned repatriation of the street beggars, including 43 females and 51 males, was coordinated by the...

Download logo Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer. The Spokesman for the Presidency,Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the call touched on the distinguished ties between Egypt and the United Kingdom....

Download logo The ECA office for North Africa concluded in Tunisia a four-day capacity building workshop on Modernizing Libyarsquo;s Tax System focusing on E-Taxation Services. The training aimed to enhance the Libyan tax authorityrsquo;s practical knowledge of international best practices in e-taxation and strengthen their ability to set an efficient e-taxation system. ldquo;This training...

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Nigeria | 37 minutes ago * Project to be executed within 22 months * Okays N213.7bn for electrification of varsities, rural communities * Awards multi billion naira road projects nationwide * Approves new Oncology centre for Ibadan * Moves to address nurses#8217; ongoing industrial action Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved N712 billion for the full rehabilitation, upgrade and modernization of International Terminal One at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. This approval marks the centerpiece of a sweeping N900 billion aviation infrastructure plan across Nigeria. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,...

Mohamed VI a renouvelé mercredi son appel au dialogue avec l'Algérie. Dans un contexte de tensions autour du Sahara occidental, le roi du Maroc plaide pour une solution "sans vainqueur ni vaincu".

The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Nonye Ayeni has stated that cashew exports to different countries have surged to $398 million in the first quarter of 2025. ......

Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken a swipe at the United States government over a recent post criticising the spending habit of some Nigerian governors. ......