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July 16, 2026, 12:43 am
All of Africa Today - July 15, 2026
- [allAfrica] EU Bans Sudan Gold Imports to Curb War Funding
Senate Working With Tinubu Not Constitutional Surrender - Won't Manufacture Conflict - Akpabio
- [Vanguard] Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the National Assembly will continue to collaborate with President Bola Tinubu in advancing Nigeria's national interest, stressing that the legislature has no constitutional obligation to create unnecessary confrontation with the executive.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Dies After Being Told to Leave U.S. Over Expiring Visa
- [Vanguard] A Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Benjamin Madu who had been preparing to leave the United States after his religious worker visa expired has died in Massachusetts, church officials have confirmed.
Oyo School Abductions - Lawmakers Donate ₦50m to Families of Slain Teachers, Security Personnel
- [Premium Times] Each of the five affected families will receive ₦10 million to support the children and dependents left behind by the deceased.
FG Sets Dec 2028 for Final Analogue TV Switch-Off
- [Vanguard] The federal government has fixed Dec. 2028 as the deadline for final transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting.
Capacity Building, Critical to Africa's Energy Future
- [Vanguard] Contrary to the new normal where technology leads business reformations, growth conversations in Africa's business landscape, particularly in Nigeria energy sector, often begin with capital.
Who, Unicef Warn Funding Gap Could Reverse Immunisation Gains in Poorer Countries
- [Premium Times] The warning is contained in the latest WHO and UNICEF Estimates of National Immunisation Coverage (WUENIC), analysed by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Almost Three Years Later, Mohbad Still Unburied As His Father Insists On DNA
- [Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that the demand to determine Liam's paternity began shortly after the singer's death in September 2023.
2027 - Governor Inuwa Rallies Party Members for Tinubu, APC Victory
- [Leadership] Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has formally presented Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination forms to the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for the 24 State House of Assembly constituencies in the State, declaring the party fully prepared for the 2027 general elections.
INEC Chair Seeks More Funding for Elections
- [Vanguard] ABUJA -- Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has disclosed that the cost of conducting governorship elections alone exceeds the combined cost of Presidential and National Assembly elections, appealing to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, for increased and consistent funding ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Pfipc - How Police Nabbed D-G, Adeyemi in Osun Village
- [Vanguard] The Police yesterday arrested the Director-General of the allegely non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, Adeniyi Adeyemi. in Osun State.
Nigeria, Benin Customs Strengthen Border Security With Geospatial Tech
- [Vanguard] The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its counterpart in the Republic of Benin have strengthened their partnership on the deployment of geospatial technology to enhance economic security, improve border surveillance, and facilitate legitimate trade along their shared border corridor.
Akpabio Hints At Electoral Act Review After Lawmakers Lose Party Primaries
- [Premium Times] Mr Akpabio says lawmakers have become unintended victims of the Electoral Act they enacted.
Xenophobia - South Africa Returnees Recount Ordeals
- [Vanguard] Nigerians, who recently returned from South Africa on account of the xenophobic attacks in the Rainbow country, have recounted ordeals, appealing to the Federal Government to urgently introduce rehabilitation and reintegration programmes to help them rebuild their lives after allegedly losing homes, businesses and other means of livelihood.
13.5m Children Miss Vaccines in 2025 - WHO, Unicef
- [Vanguard] ... Raise alarm over widening global immunisation gap
Report Forecasts Nigeria's Fiscal Deficit Widening to N25.7tn, 4.9 Percent of GDP
- [This Day] A report by CardinalStone has projected that Nigeria's fiscal deficit will widen to N25.7 trillion, representing 4.9 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), by the end of 2026, as elevated government spending continues to outpace revenue growth despite ongoing fiscal reforms, Research has said.
Expert Charges Insurance Operators to Help Businesses Anticipate Risks, Prevent Disruptions
- [This Day] Insurance sector operators have been charged to evolve from merely compensating losses to helping businesses anticipate risks, prevent disruptions and improve resilience through technology-driven solutions.
Nigeria Faces $100 Billion Annual Infrastructure Deficit, Needs $2.3tn to Bridge Gap - Dele Oye
- [This Day] · Decries brain drain, says only 55,000 doctors caring for over 230m Nigerians
How to Avoid Electrical Hazards During Rainy Season - Electricity Company
- [Premium Times] The company warned residents against taking refuge beneath trees or standing close to electricity poles, power lines and other electrical installations during storms.
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 48 Properties Linked to Malami
- [Premium Times] The judge, ruling on Mr Malami and others' objection to EFCC's request for an order of final fofeiture, held that the issue before the court was not "who owns the property, but how legitimate are the funds used to acquire the properties."
Who Is Afraid of the Auditor-General?
- [Premium Times] Why won't the President sign the Federal Audit Service Bill now and finally grant the Auditor-General independence, powers, and a clear mandate to follow the money without fear or favour?
Former Katsina Governor Defends Tinubu's Reforms, Launches APC Mobilisation Network
- [Premium Times] Former Katsina Governor Ibrahim Shema has unveiled a statewide APC mobilisation structure while defending the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dikko Radda ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Chief of Staff Calls On Youths to Champion National Development
- [State Department] Nigerian youths have been urged to embrace responsibility, uphold unity and place national interest above personal ambition, with a call to prioritise service, sacrifice and purposeful action in advancing the country's development.
President Tinubu Greets Babatunde Ogala, SAN, At 65
- [State Department] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sends warm greetings to Babatunde Kwame Ogala, SAN, a distinguished legal luminary and committed party stalwart, on his 65th birthday, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian whose career has been defined by professionalism, integrity, loyalty, and selfless service.
Trending - APC Gubernatorial Candidate Gifts Rescued Principal Car
- [Premium Times] The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has donated a 2015 Toyota Camry to Rachael Alamu, the rescued principal of Community High School, Esiele.
Gunmen Abduct Four Students, Principal, Neco Officer During Exam in Kogi
- [Vanguard] Gunmen on Tuesday attacked Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting four students, the school principal and a National Examinations Council (NECO) ad hoc staff member.
Air Peace Faces Flight Disruptions As Ground Handling Equipment Damages Aircraft
- [Vanguard] Nigeria's largest airline, Air Peace, has disclosed that one of its Airbus A320 aircraft sustained damage on the ground at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, MMA1, Lagos.
Gombe Strengthens Primary Healthcare, Targets Top National Ranking
- [Leadership] The Gombe State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving primary healthcare services across the state.
Attacks - Alia Visits Otukpo, Vows to Protect Benue People, Their Land
- [Leadership] Governor Hyacinth Alia has assured the people of Benue State of his determination to ensure their safety and protect their lands.
