Imported petrol has officially become more expensive than fuel produced locally by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market. The landing cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has risen to ₦1,223.32 per liter, exceeding Dangote Refinery’s gantry price of ₦1,215 per liter. The difference means locally refined petrol […]

Cameroon has been gripped by a new political controversy after a former military intelligence officer accused Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, the powerful Secretary-General of the Presidency, of involvement in journalist Martinez Zogo’s killing and an alleged plot against President Paul Biya. The accusations were made by former army captain Donald Effoudou Awussi, who reportedly served in […]

Libya maintained its position as the African country with the lowest petrol price in July 2026, with motorists paying an average of approximately $0.023 per litre. The North African oil producer also ranked as the country with the cheapest petrol globally, according to data published by Global Petrol Prices for July 27, 2026. The average […]

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested four people in connection with the death of 25-year-old University of Jos graduate Ibrahim Pilasar Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee.” Mbaya, a model and baker, allegedly died after being assaulted by a group of people who accused him of stealing an iPhone 12 at an off-campus apartment in […]

A video showing a woman receiving 100 lashes in the southern Libyan city of Sebha has provoked widespread criticism and prompted an investigation by the country’s Supreme Judicial Council. The footage, which circulated widely on social media, shows a uniformed Judicial Police officer administering the punishment in a public area while the woman sits on […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has renewed its commitment to conducting credible and transparent general elections in Nigeria in 2027, assuring citizens that every valid vote will be counted. Under the leadership of its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, the electoral body says it is strengthening its institutional systems, improving transparency and upgrading election technology […]

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, and five other individuals following an intelligence-led operation at his residence in Oroki Estate, Osogbo. The raid has generated political controversy in the state as preparations intensify for the Osun governorship election scheduled for August 15. […]

The Mozambican government has awarded a 25-year public-private partnership concession to a Chinese-led consortium to modernize, expand and operate the Machipanda border post, a strategic crossing connecting Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The project is expected to ease persistent congestion along the Beira Corridor, one of Southern Africa’s most important trade routes. The corridor connects landlocked countries […]

The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo has upheld a controversial referendum law that could create a pathway for major constitutional changes, intensifying political tensions over President Félix Tshisekedi’s future. The court ruled that the legislation was broadly consistent with the country’s Constitution, although judges ordered changes to some of its provisions. The […]