Fifty-five years on, Ahmed Timol is still waiting for justice
Ahmed Timol’s death in police custody was ruled a suicide in 1972 and a prima facie murder in 2017. Yet political interference and prosecutorial delay meant no …
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The latest Africa news from 6 sources, including IOL, SABC News, This Day Nigeria. Updated continuously with links to every original report. Last updated 2026-10-28 04:44 UTC.
‘Shebe Maburna’ to be cross-examined as bail hearing resumes
Chauke will face questioning from state prosecutor Advocate Kgaugelo Lekoloane.
Leadership Names Obaigbena, Rabiu Persons of Year 2026
• Cites businessmen’s contributions to innovation, job creation, others Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Leadership Newspapers has named the Chairman of THISDAY Group an…
Mbah inaugurates 51-directorates strong Enugu APC Campaign Council, banks on scorecard
The governor dismissed the opposition as shallow and expressed strong confidence in a resounding victory for the APC in all the 2027 elections. The post Mbah in…
FG, WAHO Seek Regional Plan to Retain Health Workers, Tackle Japa Syndrome
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The federal government has canvassed stronger regional cooperation and practical measures to address migration of health workers and i…
Fayemi Mourns Bishop Ajakaye’s Mother, Extols Her Legacy of Faith and Discipline
Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado-Ekiti A former governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has commiserated with the Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev. Felix Fe…
Yahaya Joins Osinbajo, Barau Four Govs at Gov Fintiri’s 59th Birthday Lecture in Yola
Segun Awofadeji in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, yesterday, joined former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Deputy Senate President Bar…
Tinubu: S’East Must Move to Realities, Gas Pipeline Will Boost Industrialisation in Zone
*Mbah: Inadequate energy supply, poor connectivity remain our major challenges Gideon Arinze in Enugu President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to ind…
State Police: Presidency Tasks Private Sector To Develop Comprehensive Funding, Implementation Blueprint
Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Presidency has tasked organised private sector in the country to develop a comprehensive financing and implementation blueprint for th…
CAN Blows Hot over Video Threatening to Attack Christians in Enugu, Jos on Sunday
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police to immediately probe a …
INEC: Preliminary Voters Register Not Final, Suspicious Photos Under Review
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) clarified that alleged AI-generated photographs found in the Preliminary Register of …
2027: Bafarawa Gives Tinubu Condition for Northern Votes, Says Peace Key to Support
•Declares one month enough to change the security narrative in north Chuks Okocha in Abuja Former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has said he would…
Bongi Mbonambi’s Stormers homecoming can re-ignite his Springboks World Cup ambitions
With Rassie Erasmus confirming the veteran hooker remains in the national frame, Bongi Mbonambi's emergency move to the Stormers provides the exact game-time pl…
Tinubu Decries Murder of Katsina Cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka, Instructs Probe
• African Centre seeks thorough investigation •Six killed in Gero attack as Mutfwang vows to track down perpetrators Deji Elumoye, Michael Olugbode in Abuja and…
Wike: Amaechi Unfit for National Leadership over N486bn Allegations
•Fubara declares FCT minister political leader •Chinda promises inclusive government Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Minister of the Federal Capital Territory …
NYSC, UNN Disowned Ex-minister Uche Nnaji’s Certificates, ICPC Witness Tells Court
An investigator with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Yakubu Ibrahim, on Monday, told a Federal High Court in Abu…
Panel Recommends N1.4bn Compensation over 37 Miners Suffocated in NSCDC Custody
Michael Olugbode in Abuja A federal government investigative panel has found that 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security an…
PANDEF Demands 50% Oil Derivation, Rejects 13% Allocation
• Forum sets up technical committee to work with works ministry on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway •Seeks abolition of onshore/offshore dichotomy Sunday Aborisade…
PTDF Extends Partnership with 24 UK Varsities, Seeks Fee Cut, End to Visa Rejections
• Nearly 15,000 Nigerians sponsored for studies at home, abroad •British High Commissioner promises collaboration Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Petroleum Technolo…
NRS, BPP Move to Reform Procurement System, Seek Better Value for Public Spending
• Adedeji aims to replicate tax reform success in procurement to cut waste, boost confidence in tax spending James Emejo in Abuja The Nigeria Revenue Service (N…
In Bid to Boost Food Security, Curb Insecurity in Farming Areas, MOFI Partners DAPCO, Military-linked Institutions
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), the investment arm of the federal government, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …
The four balls that turned the Test, and saved captain Pat Cummins
South Africa were in control when Pat Cummins handed Mitchell Starc the second new ball. Twenty minutes later, Australia were back in the game.
State witness expected to testify in AKA, Tibs murder trial
On Tuesday, concerns were raised about whether CCTV footage could have been tampered with.
Lagos Assembly okays state police, demands clear power-sharing
The Lagos State House of Assembly has backed the proposed establishment of state police but demanded a clear definition of power-sharing with federal autho Read…
FG’s universities, polytechnics ranking plan faces credibility test
The Nigerian Federal Government plans to introduce a national ranking for universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education by 2026 to drive competitio Read…
The need for equity in global health: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has unforgivingly exposed the flaws in the global health response system. With negotiations underway for a new agreement, the world must e…
Court orders INEC to replace NDC candidate with primary winner
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered INEC to replace Ibrahim Lukman with Olumuyiwa Owadara as the NDC candidate for Oshodi/Isolo Constituency I. Read More:…
Lagos gives residents December 31 deadline to get health insurance
The Lagos State Government has given residents until December 31, 2026, to get health insurance, with enforcement of the mandatory policy starting in 2027. Read…
Mchunu’s pay and legal fees cost taxpayers at least R5.8m while on special leave
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has received more than R3.1m in remuneration and incurred R2.7m in state-funded legal costs while on special leave, according to a …
CIDB deregisters 13 contractors over grading application claims
The CIDB says 13 construction companies were removed from its register after findings that they misrepresented information when applying for higher grading. The…