BREAKING AFRICA HOUSING CRISIS: Minister Vows Urgent Action as Nigeria Faces Massive Shelter Shortfall

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 14, 2026

Step into a typical banking hall in Nigeria and observe closely—respect is not for everyone. It is subtle, but it is there. The difference in tone, in patience, in attention.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 12, 2026

Nigeria’s opposition politics has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State unveiled a new executive leadership, intensifying an already volatile internal crisis.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 10, 2026

Former Ghana Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention after a United States court set his bail bond at $65,000 (about $65K) and ordered conditions on his release.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 10, 2026

A growing political crisis is gripping Togo after a forceful crackdown by security forces on nationwide protests has left families grieving and raised alarm among rights groups and international observers.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 10, 2026

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the deaths of military personnel killed in a coordinated insurgent assault on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State on April 9, 2026, describing the fallen as “unforgettable heroes” who paid the ultimate price defending their nation.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 06, 2026

In a decisive move to tackle one of Nigeria’s most persistent infrastructure challenges, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping ₦3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at clearing long-standing debts in the country’s power sector and restoring reliable electricity nationwide.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 03, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said late Thursday that American forces have yet to begin fully destroying what remains of Iran’s infrastructure, suggesting that future military actions could target bridges, power plants and other critical systems.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 02, 2026

Nigeria’s opposition bloc, formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, has suffered a significant setback as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) removed key leadership names from its official registry a move that temporarily freezes the party’s operational status ahead of critical primaries.