Australia begins funerals for victims of Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting/in /by
Australia has begun funerals in Sydney for victims of the antisemitic Bondi Beach shooting, as police guard services and investigations continue
Trump administration expands U.S. travel ban to five more countries/in /by
Critics, however, argue the move unfairly targets people based on nationality. Refugee and human rights groups warn the expanded ban could block some of the world’s most thoroughly vetted migrants, including Afghans who assisted U.S. forces.
Nigeria: NMDPRA’s CEO Disowns ‘Response’ to Dangote Allegations, Clarifies Position/in /by
[Premium Times] "Thankfully, the person behind the allegations has taken it to a formal investigative institution. I believe that would provide an opportunity to dispassionately distill the issues and to clear my name," Mr Ahmed said.
Central African Republic receives key electoral materials ahead of December vote/in /by
The UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSCA, is providing crucial logistical and security support, including access to remote and hard-to-reach areas. With just days to go before the polls, the delivery marks a significant step forward in election preparations in the Central African Republic.
Nigeria: Senate Slashes Oil Benchmark to $60, Backs N54.46trn 2026 Spending Plan/in /by
[Leadership] The Senate on Tuesday adopted far-reaching recommendations of its Committee on Finance, approving a downward review of Nigeria's crude oil benchmark to $60 per barrel for 2026 and endorsing a N54.46 trillion federal spending framework aimed at insulating the economy from global volatility.
Nigeria: Buhari Deferred Fuel Subsidy Removal Over Riot, Coup Fears – Book/in /by
[Leadership] Former President Muhammadu Buhari deferred the removal of fuel subsidy in the final months of his administration after security concerns were raised over the potential consequences of such a move.
Nigeria: Dangote Seeks Arrest, Trial of Downstream Authority CEO in Petition to Anti-Graft Commission/in /by
[Leadership] The chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has formally submitted his petition against the managing director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk, to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), accusing him of corruption and financial impropriety.
Nigeria: ICPC Acknowledges Dangote’s Petition Against NMDPRA Boss, Promises to Probe/in /by
[Vanguard] The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed receipt of a petition filed by industrialist Aliko Dangote against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk.
Nigeria: ICPC Acknowledges Dangote’s Petition Against NMDPRA Boss, Promises to Probe/in /by
[Vanguard] The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed receipt of a petition filed by industrialist Aliko Dangote against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk.
Nigeria: MTEF/FSP – Senate Backs Lower Oil Benchmark, Approves N54.46trn 2026 Spending Plan to Steady Economy/in /by
[This Day] The Senate on Tuesday approved far-reaching recommendations of its Committee on Finance on the 2026-2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), backing a lower crude oil benchmark and endorsing a N54.46 trillion federal spending plan for 2026 aimed at stabilising Nigeria's economy amid global uncertainties.