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Africa’s flagship free trade project is facing a storm of scrutiny after the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat awarded a 20 year, US$3.1bn concession to a little known Nigerian company, Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Ltd, to digitize and harmonize customs systems across 50 African countries. The deal; the largest operational contract in […]

The Edo State House of Assembly has elected Yekini Idiaye, representing Akoko-Edo Constituency I, as its new Speaker following the resignation of Blessing Agbebaku. Agbebaku’s resignation was announced during Monday’s plenary by Deputy Speaker Osamwonye Atu, who presided over the sitting. The former Speaker, who represents Owan West Constituency, reportedly resigned amid moves by lawmakers […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described leadership failure as a sin against both God and the people entrusted to a leader’s care, warning that those who accept positions of responsibility must be prepared to discharge their duties effectively. Obasanjo made the remarks on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while delivering the keynote address at the […]

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the huge public funds committed to Nigeria’s struggling refineries, accusing his administration of failing to deliver the promised results. Atiku, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said Tinubu should stop blaming previous administrations for the […]

Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has taken an early lead in the Osun State governorship election as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced the collation of results on Saturday. Provisional figures uploaded to INEC’s Result Viewing Portal (IREV) showed Adeleke ahead of his closest rival, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola […]

The Imole Campaign Council, the campaign team of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has raised concerns over an alleged plan to declare the ongoing governorship election inconclusive. In a statement issued by the Chairman of its Media and Publicity Committee, Rep. Bamidele Salam, the campaign alleged that certain political actors were working to prevent what […]

Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, record producer and businessman Akon has opened up about his experience with the P-Square music group and the circumstances surrounding his encounter with Nigerian artiste Akinmayokun Awodumila, popularly known as May D. Speaking in an interview with Afrocani, Akon recalled his involvement in the 2012 video for P-Square’s hit song “Chop My […]

The leading contenders in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election have expressed confidence in their chances of victory while outlining the conditions they expect to be met before accepting the final result. The candidates, representing the Accord Party, All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP), maintained that their parties had […]

… Tinubu Must Address Insecurity First President Bola Tinubu’s appeal to Nigerians living abroad to move beyond remittances and invest in productive ventures at home is timely and important. Nigeria undoubtedly needs diaspora capital, expertise, technology and international networks to accelerate economic growth, create jobs and expand productive capacity. Speaking at the Nigeria Diaspora Economic […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken his challenge against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eligibility for the 2027 presidential election to the Federal High Court in Abuja. Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), personally visited the court registry on Friday to swear to an affidavit supporting the legal action […]

Brandon Hudspeth has assumed office as the new United States Consul General in Lagos, beginning a three-year tour as the senior US government representative in southern Nigeria. Hudspeth succeeds Rick Swart, who retired from the US Foreign Service in July 2026. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Hudspeth is returning to Lagos for […]