Health
Ebola outbreak in DRC crosses 1,000‑death mark
Live and missed the Silence on over 1,000 victims of a virus that has claims to keep Rattle the region
Regional hub
Sahel & West Africa
Coups, insurgency, and shifting alliances from the Atlantic to the Red Sea. As juntas realign the region and militant campaigns press south, this desk follows what is verified — and flags what is not.
General News
Jubilation as Nigerian students win gold at global competition in China
Reported by Legit.ng and Information Nigeria. First detected July 20, 2026 at 17:17 UTC.
Elections
Federal High Court Strikes Out Rotimi Amaechi’s Suit Against Atiku Abubakar
In Abuja, a pre‑election dispute case filed by former governor Rotimi Amaechi was dismissed by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, ruling that Atiku Abubakar’s emergence as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate remains valid.
Elections
Wike says Tinubu’s projects in Abuja have silenced opposition
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory claims extensive infrastructure delivery neutralises critics
Business
Supreme Court Orders Final Forfeiture of ex‑Central Bank Governor Emefiele’s Luxurious Properties
Nigeria’s apex court approves seizure of former CBN chief’s estates amid a depleted retrial order.
General News
South African footballer Jayden Adams died at 25 as police investigate Cape Town death
South African international football player Jayden Adams has died at age 25, and police are investigating his death in Cape Town.
General News
Court of Appeal upholds order stopping INEC from recognising ADC state congresses
The Abuja court backed a Federal High Court order restraining INEC from recognising or taking part in ADC state congresses organised by the Mark-led leadership.
Business
Dangote Industries plans to build a massive refinery off Kenya's coast
Dangote Industries plans to build a massive refinery off Kenya's coast, a project that could reshape fuel supply, trade and economic growth across East Africa.
War and security
Nigerian security forces rescue abducted schoolchildren in Oyo state after two months
Reports differ on the number rescued, with one saying 46 schoolchildren and another saying 39 schoolchildren and five teachers, after an abduction roughly two months earlier in Oyo state, Nigeria.