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Uganda Races to Mediate Tooro Succession Dispute as Queen Mother Alleges Palace Confinement

September 11, 2026

Uganda’s government is racing to mediate a bitter succession dispute in the Tooro Kingdom following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Rukidi IV, as a standoff within the royal family threatens to disrupt his burial scheduled for Saturday. The government

Africa·News·Top Stories

Nigeria Parliament Suspends Official Visits to South Africa Over Attacks on Nigerians

September 11, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers and parliamentary officials to boycott legislative activities hosted or organised by South African authorities, citing recurring attacks and hostility towards Nigerians and other African nationals, Prime Business

Business

SCOA, Chellarams… Five Best-Performing Conglomerate Stocks In Q1 2025

Business News·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

NGX Extends Losses as Investors Reposition Ahead of Dangote Refinery IPO

September 9, 2026

Nigeria’s benchmark stock index fell for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, as investors continued to reposition their portfolios ahead of the planned initial

Apple Removes Meta's WhatsApp, Threads, Others From App Store In China Over Security Issues

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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Takes Centre Stage at Ternus First Product Launch

September 9, 2026

Apple is set to unveil its latest iPhone lineup on Wednesday, Sept. 9 with a long-awaited foldable model expected to headline the company’s first

Business News·Opinion

Lights Off, Gas On: Why Nigeria and Ghana Can’t Quit Fossil Fuels Yet

September 9, 2026

For millions in Lagos and Accra, the energy transition is not happening in a climate summit. It’s happening every night, at the sound of

Business News·Top Stories

USD Rate Drops, Naira Gains Against Pound In Official Window

September 7, 2026

Foreign currency traders offered the United States dollar (USD) at N1,320.55 kobo per $1 on Monday in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NGX). Dollar:

The equity market closed in positive territory for the second time this week as stocks rose by 0.04%. Investors traded N15.07bn worth of shares.

Business News·Top Stories

Zichis, Aradel Raise NGX Market Valuation By N1trn

September 7, 2026

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) increased in value on Monday after the market capitalisation closed at N160.60 trillion. According to the NGX, the market capitalisation

Politics

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Deliver Votes or Be Sacked: The New Politics in Ebonyi

September 11, 2026

Let’s call it what it is. “Let the front page of a newspaper show it tomorrow: we will remove a council chairman who did not win in his local government. We will use your councillors and remove you.” That was Governor Francis Nwifuru, speaking to 13 newly sworn-in local government chairmen in Abakaliki this September. Not a warning about poor

Politics·Top Stories·World News

Vucic Calls October Snap Vote as Serbia’s Protest Movement Presses for Change

September 9, 2026

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved parliament on Wednesday, Sept. 9 and ordered

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Obi Puts Security, Jobs, Basic Services at Centre of 2027 Campaign

September 7, 2026

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Nigeria’s

Africa·News·Politics

Madagascar Ex-Senate President Sentenced to 10 Years Over Protest Crackdown

September 4, 2026

Madagascar’s former Senate president Richard Ravalomanana was sentenced to 10 years of

Africa·News·Politics

Uganda Army Chief Declares Bid for 2031 Presidency

September 2, 2026

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has formally declared his

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

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Samsung Shares Slide 8% as Record Return Plan Disappoints Investors

August 24, 2026

Shares of Samsung Electronics fell more than 8% in early trading on Monday after investors reacted negatively to the South Korean technology giant’s record

Data Coverage: 90% Of Nigerian Adults Now Captured By NIMC - Bosun Tijani

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

Nigeria Sets October 1 for New Digital Postcode System

August 19, 2026

Nigeria will roll out its new National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System on Oct. 1, 2026, giving addressable locations unique digital codes as the government

News·Technology·World News

Meta, TikTok Tighten Action on Migration Misinformation After Ceuta Crisis

August 14, 2026

Meta and TikTok have agreed to strengthen their response to false and potentially dangerous information linked to migration attempts into Spain’s North African enclave

News·Technology·Top Stories

How Google Turned Gemini Into a 1 Billion-User AI Platform

August 12, 2026

Google has pushed its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant past 1 billion monthly active users, marking a major milestone in the company’s effort to turn

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NCDMB ICT Centre to Drive Digital Learning, Human Capital Development in Akwa Ibom – Minister

July 27, 2026

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo, has commended the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for

Sport

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Nairobi Enters Race to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships

August 11, 2026

Nairobi has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, seeking to make the Kenyan capital the first African city to stage the sport’s flagship global event, Prime Business Africa reports. The bid puts Nairobi in contention alongside London, Rome and Munich for the hosting rights. Kenya’s government has pledged full support for the bid, including the

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Moroccan Football Prospect Dies in Attempted Sea Crossing to Spain

August 7, 2026

Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Amar El Azizi, 20, died while attempting to

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7-Foot-6 Australian Teenager Jongkuch Mach Emerges Basketball’s Latest Global Sensation

July 31, 2026

An Australian teenager with a rare physical profile is attracting global attention

Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

World Cup that Ate the world – The Good, the Bad, the Bizarre… and the VAR

July 20, 2026

By Jude Dike There are World Cups. Then, there are World Cups

News·Opinion·Politics·Sports·World News

Donald Trump, FIFA And The Danger Of Inserting Politics Into Football

July 17, 2026

President Donald Trump spoke to reporters at the White House on Monday,

Markets

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Top 5 Best-Performing Industrial Goods Stocks In Q1 2026

June 24, 2026

Shareholders in Nigeria’s industrial goods sector recorded massive returns in the first quarter of 2026, with nine out of 11 listed companies posting double-digit

Business News·Markets·Top Stories

Naira Weakens Against Dollar, Gains On Pound, Euro In Official Market

June 11, 2026

On Thursday, the official foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) increased by N1.77 kobo in the Nigerian foreign exchange market

How Investments In Nigerian Pharmaceutical Shares Performed In Q1 2026

Business News·Markets·Top Stories

Q1 2026: Four Pharma Stocks Reward Investors, One Bleeds N14.8bn

June 11, 2026

Only one of five pharmaceutical firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange saw shareholders’ investment shrink in Q1 2026. The other four delivered gains totaling

Dangote Cement's Revenue Soars, But Production Costs Rise 45% In Tandem

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Dangote Revives London Listing Plan for $13bn Cement Empire

May 7, 2026

Aliko Dangote is dusting off a decade-old plan to list his cement business in London, in a move that could give the UK capital

Africa·Agro-Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Nigeria, Ghana Reopen Onion Trade Corridor After Lifting Restrictions

April 7, 2026

Cross-border onion trade between Nigeria and Ghana has resumed following the lifting of restrictions that had halted shipments and stranded dozens of trucks along

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Uganda Races to Mediate Tooro Succession Dispute as Queen Mother Alleges Palace Confinement

September 11, 2026

Uganda’s government is racing to mediate a bitter succession dispute in the Tooro Kingdom following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Rukidi IV, as a standoff within the royal family threatens to disrupt his burial scheduled for Saturday. The government has launched

Africa·News·Top Stories

Nigeria Parliament Suspends Official Visits to South Africa Over Attacks on Nigerians

September 11, 2026

Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers and parliamentary officials to boycott legislative activities hosted or organised by South African authorities, citing recurring attacks and hostility towards Nigerians and other African nationals, Prime Business Africa reports.

Africa·News·Top Stories

Algeria Breaks Diplomatic Ties With UAE Amid Escalating Tensions

September 11, 2026

Algeria severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, accusing Abu Dhabi of a series of “provocative and hostile” actions as tensions between the two countries reached their most serious point in years. Algeria’s Foreign Ministry said it had taken

Morocco Denies Involvement in Mass Ceuta Migrant Crossing

September 11, 2026

Morocco on Thursday denied any role in the mass movement of migrants into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta in July, saying there was no evidence linking its authorities to the unprecedented border crossing. About 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta

Opinion·Politics·Top Stories

Deliver Votes or Be Sacked: The New Politics in Ebonyi

September 11, 2026

Let’s call it what it is. “Let the front page of a newspaper show it tomorrow: we will remove a council chairman who did not win in his local government. We will use your councillors and remove you.” That was Governor Francis

Business News·Opinion·Top Stories

Just Energy Transition: Can Nigeria and Ghana Turn $410bn Promises Into Power?

September 11, 2026

On paper, Nigeria and Ghana have done the hard part. Nigeria has a Climate Change Act, an Electricity Act, an Energy Transition Plan targeting net zero by 2060, and a new NDC. By July 2026, 16 states had taken over their electricity

News·Nigeria·Security·Top Stories

HURIWA Calls for Probe Into Killing of Kano Political Commentator

September 10, 2026

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for a thorough investigation into the reported killing of Kano-based political commentator Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, saying the incident raises concerns about the safety of outspoken citizens ahead of the 2027 elections,

Opinion·Top Stories

Anambra’s Nony Chima-Onuekwe Bags First Class, Emerges Valedictorian at University of East London

September 10, 2026

Anambra has done it again. From the quiet community of Ifite-Ogwari in Ayamelum LGA to the grand stage of a UK convocation, Anambra-born Nony Ada Chima-Onuekwe has made Nigeria proud — graduating with First Class Honours in Law from the University of

News·Nigeria·Security·Top Stories

US Delivers Military Equipment to Nigeria Under Foreign Military Sales Agreement

September 10, 2026

The United States has delivered military equipment to Nigeria under a Foreign Military Sales agreement, strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries and supporting Nigerian-led efforts to counter terrorism in the region, the U.S. Africa Command said. A U.S. Air Force

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