Nigeria’s Debt Profile: A Deep Dive Into Tinubu’s Borrowing Era

Sam Agogo26 April 2026

Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, Nigeria’s debt profile has undergone a dramatic transformation. What began as a fiscal adjustment strategy following subsidy removal has quickly escalated into one of the most aggressive borrowing cycles in the country’s history. By early 2026, Nigeria’s total public debt had surged to nearly ₦159...

Alcaraz Ruled Out of French Open as Wrist Injury Ends ‘Three-Peat’ Bid

Merit Jay26 April 2026

Carlos Alcaraz’s bid for a third consecutive French Open title has been cut short, after the world No. 2 confirmed Friday he will miss Roland Garros next month due to a lingering wrist injury. The 22-year-old Spaniard sustained the injury during his opening match at the Barcelona Open earlier this month and immediately withdrew. Initial...

Trump cancels US trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

Kingsley Oyong Akam25 April 2026

President Donald Trump cancelled a trip by two US envoys to Iran war mediator Pakistan on Saturday, dealing a new setback to peace prospects after Iran’s foreign minister departed Islamabad after speaking only to Pakistani officials. While peace talks failed to materialise Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his troops to “forcefully” attack Hezbollah...

UEFA Hands Prestianni Six-Match Ban for Homophobic Abuse of Vinicius Jr

Merit Jay25 April 2026

UEFA has suspended Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for six matches after finding him guilty of homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr during February’s Champions League playoff. The incident occurred in the first leg on February 11, which Real Madrid won 1-0 in Lisbon. Play was stopped for 11 minutes early in the second half...

Rights Groups Warn of Risks for Visitors to US Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Credibility News25 April 2026

WASHINGTON — A coalition of advocacy organizations has issued a travel advisory cautioning that visitors heading to the United States for the 2026 World Cup could face potential rights violations, including detention and deportation. The advisory, released Thursday and endorsed by dozens of groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the NAACP,...

US Allows Iran’s World Cup Participation but Bars IRGC-Linked Individuals

Kingsley Oyong Akam25 April 2026

The United States says it will permit Iran’s national football team to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while imposing restrictions on certain accompanying personnel. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington has no objection to Iranian players taking part in the tournament. However, he stressed that individuals with ties to the Islamic...

Tunisia Authority Suspends Nobel Peace Prize-Winning LTDH Rights Group

Kingsley Oyong Akam25 April 2026

President of the Tunisian Human Rights League, Mr. Abdessattar Ben Moussa speaks during the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony in Oslo

Kenya Plane Overshoots Runway, All 36 Aboard Escape Unharmed

Kingsley Oyong Akam25 April 2026

NAIROBI, KENYA — A passenger plane overran the runway and careered into roadside bushes at a remote airstrip in northeastern Kenya on Friday, but all 36 people on board escaped without injury, an aviation official said. The Embraer aircraft operated by Kenyan carrier EBB Air had taken off from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at...

Nigeria Moves to Support Domestic Airlines as Surging Fuel Costs Threaten Shutdown

Kingsley Oyong Akam24 April 2026

Nigeria is taking steps to support its struggling domestic airlines after operators warned they might ground flights due to surging fuel costs. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said President Bola Tinubu has agreed in principle to write off part of the debts airlines owe to aviation agencies. The decision follows urgent discussions with carriers facing severe...

Nigeria Make Their Move: NFF Contacts William Osula Over International Switch from Denmark

Favour Api Udie24 April 2026

The Nigeria Football Federation have stepped up their efforts to strengthen the Super Eagles attack, making contact with William Osula over a potential international switch from Denmark to Nigeria. The Newcastle United striker, born in Copenhagen to a Danish mother and Nigerian father, has represented Denmark at youth level but remains uncapped at senior level—keeping...

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