The African Democratic Congress has declared it will not abandon its leaders facing prosecution, even as it challenges the even-handedness of federal anti-corruption agencies and insists on the constitutional rights of all citizens.
FIFA has officially confirmed the six-team line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament that will determine the final two spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with DR Congo named as Africa’s representative and Nigeria’s last avenue to the tournament firmly closed
Applicants eyeing roles as general duty and specialist constables in the Nigeria Police Force now face a critical phase as the Lagos State Police Command gears up for a physical and credential screening starting March 9, 2026, aligning with similar efforts across the country to bolster law enforcement ranks.
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have placed Africa in a precarious position, with military installations in the Horn of Africa emerging as potential targets for Iranian retaliation and the continent’s economies bracing for fallout from disrupted global trade and soaring energy costs.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned for ruling on a critical evidentiary dispute between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, as a prosecution witness testified that Bello’s name did not appear in any of the banking records tendered before the court.
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced plans to introduce routine hearing checks in primary schools and scale up newborn hearing screening across the country, in a move aimed at improving early detection of hearing impairment and building more inclusive learning environments for children. The announcement was made as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to observe World Hearing Day 2026
Nigeria’s foreign reserves received a notable addition as the Central Bank of Nigeria incorporated responsibly sourced gold refined to international standards, elevating its total gold holdings to $3.5 billion and advancing efforts to diversify away from traditional assets amid global economic shifts.
