From fragility to foundations: Inside PBAT’s political economy

In early 2024, Nigeria’s naira collapsed to ₦1,800 per dollar, rattling households and businesses alike. By August 2025, it had strengthened to ₦1,525. For President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this was not just recovery but the opening proof of his...

From Fragility to Foundations: Inside Tinubu’s political economy, by Tanimu Yakubu 

In early 2024, Nigeria’s naira collapsed to N1,800 per dollar, rattling households and businesses alike. By August 2025, it had strengthened to N1,525. For President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this was not just recovery, but the opening proof of his...

Niger boat mishap: FG mourns 32 victims, pledges support for families, survivors

By John Ogunsemore The Federal Government has commiserated with the Niger State Government and families of victims of the recent boat mishap in the Borgu area of the state that claimed 32 lives. This is contained in a Friday statement signed by...

Africa Intelligence Brief: Comprehensive News Roundup For September 4, 2025

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Today's Africa Intelligence Brief provides a comprehensive analysis of major developments across the African continent on September 4, 2025. The roundup is organized by region (North Africa, East Africa, West Africa,...

‘Tinubu Runs Away From Nigeria At Every Opportunity’ –Peter Obi Accuses President Of Prioritising Foreign Holidays Over Nigerians’ Lives

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his absence from scenes of recent tragedies in the country, accusing him of prioritising foreign holidays over the lives of Nigerians. Obi’s remarks come after...

Niger State Govt Bans Religious Preaching, Mandates Licensing for Clerics

The Niger State government has introduced a controversial policy banning all forms of religious preaching without a government-issued license, effective immediately. The directive, confirmed by Umar Farooq, Director General of the Niger State...

Nigeria News37 minutes ago No Holiday Is More Important Than The Nigerian Lives You Swore To Protect – Obi Knocks Tinubu Over Annual Leave Trip Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has knocked President Bola Tinubu for spending much of his tenure …

Naija News reports that Obi, in a tweet on Friday, pointed out that Tinubu left the country again for Europe barely six days after returning from a previous engagement, marking what is reportedly his tenth visit to France in two years. Obi...

Fg Pledges Support For Niger Boat Mishap’s Victims, Urges Nigerians To

The Federal Government has mourned the victims of the tragic boat accident in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, which reportedly claimed the lives of 30 people. It was reported that the wooden boat, which was carrying 138 passengers on...

The 10 Sunderland players in international action on Friday - when do they kick-off and how to watch

Sunderland have a number of players in international action on Friday... One of the many side effects of Sunderland’s impressive summer transfer window is a sudden upswing in the number of Black Cats players who are involved in international...

In pictures: Morocco opens state-of-the-art stadium ahead of Niger clash in World Cup qualifiers

HESPRESS English – Morocco News Society Hespress ENFriday 5 September 2025 - 12:32 Morocco braces for a defining football moment on Friday as the Atlas Lions face Niger in the seventh round of World Cup 2026 qualifiers, with the chance to become...

Nigeria News1 hour ago FG Reacts As Several Nigerians Die In Niger Boat Accident The federal government has expressed sadness over the death of about thirty-two persons in a boat accident which occurred in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger...

The government, in a statement on Friday, by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the accident and loss of lives as painful. The statement conveyed most profound condolences to the families of the...

Mali Takes Algeria to International Court Over Downed Drone Incident

Rabat – Mali has turned to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to challenge Algeria, accusing its neighbor of shooting down a Malian army drone in early April inside Malian territory. In a statement issued Thursday, Bamako confirmed that it...

Nenadi Usman seeks stricter waterways legislation after Niger state boat mishap

Nenadi Usman, acting chairperson of a faction of the Labour Party (LP), has called on the authorities to implement stricter regulations and stronger legislation to prevent similar disasters on Nigeria’s inland waterways The former minister of...

FG mourns victims of Niger boat mishap

The Federal Government has expressed sorrow over the tragic boat accident in Borgu, Niger State, which claimed the lives of about 32 people. In a statement on Friday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described...

It was a painful tragedy – Nigerian govt laments Niger boat accident  

The Federal Government has expressed sadness over the boat accident in the Borgu area of Niger State, which claimed the lives of about 32 people. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Friday, described...

CAF World Cup Qualifiers: African route to 2026 enters critical phase

DAR ES SALAAM: AS the CAF qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup resume, the landscape across the nine groups is beginning to take shape, with pivotal fixtures in early September likely to define the continent’s representation in North America....

AFRICA UPDATE: UNGA 78; Niger Representative Not Recognized

UN: 1,364 Children Recruited by Terrorists, Over 14,000 Schools Shut in W/Africa

The United Nations has raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian toll of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, revealing that at least 1,364 children were recruited by armed groups in 2024, while insecurity forced the closure of more than...

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune calls for unifying vision for strong, influential Africa

Algiers, 4 September 2025 (SPS)- President Abdelmadjid Tebboune called on Thursday in Algiers, for a unifying vision for a strong and influential Africa, emphasizing Algeria's willingness to actively contribute to this ambitious vision. Chairing...

2026 WCQ Africa: Cape Verde on verge of reaching first World Cup

Cape Verde, an island nation off the west coast of Africa with a population of about 525,000, stayed on track for a first World Cup appearance by winning 2-0 in Mauritius on Thursday. Portugal-based Jovane Cabral scored after 22 minutes in the...