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# Social Metrics Limited: REPORT AFRIQUE (RA) is a pan African online newspaper registered in the United Kingdom, and the USA.

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## Posts
- [Canada’s New Work Permit Rules To Disqualify 67,000 International Graduates](https://reportafrique.com/news/world/canada-work-permit-rule-to-disqualify/): Canada’s new post-graduation work permit (PGWP) regulations, introduced in November 2024, could disqualify thousands of international graduates who pursued studies outside designated fields. Out of 105,030 work permits issued this year, around 67,000 graduates—predominantly from colleges—may not qualify under the new rules, which mandate specific fields of study for eligibility.
- [emPawa Africa Co-founder Ikenna Nwagboso Announces His Exit And Reveals New Chapter](https://reportafrique.com/entertainment/co-founder-ikenna-nwagboso-to-exit-role/): Global entertainment company emPawa Africa has announced that Ikenna Nwagboso, co-founder and Global Head of Label Services and Partnerships, will step down from his role effective January 2025.
- [Guiltybeatz Earns Four Grammy Nominations For 67th Annual Grammy Awards](https://reportafrique.com/entertainment/guiltybeatz-earns-four-grammy-nominations/): Celebrated Ghanaian producer GuiltyBeatz has made waves with an impressive four nominations for the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
- [Jackie Appiah Wins Best Actress In A Leading Role At 2024 AMAAs For The Film “Red Carpet”](https://reportafrique.com/entertainment/jackie-appiah-wins-best-actress/): Canadian-Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has secured one of the most coveted honors in African cinema, winning Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs).
- [Al Jazirah State, Sudan: Over 100 Women Resort to Mass Suicide Amid Ongoing Sexual Violence [VIDEO]](https://reportafrique.com/news/world/100-women-commit-suicide-over-sexual-abuse/): As Sudan’s violent conflict deepens, tragic reports reveal that over 100 women in Al Jazirah state have committed suicide, fearing rampant sexual violence allegedly perpetrated by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF). With the war showing no signs of abating, local activist testimonies and new data paint a disturbing picture of human rights abuses targeted at women and girls.
- [The Fallout Continues: Miss Universe Contestant, Chidimma Adetshina’s South African Citizenship Revoked Amid Nationality Scandal](https://reportafrique.com/entertainment/sa-to-revoke-citizen-of-chidimma-adetshina/): South Africa is set to revoke the citizenship and national id documents of Chidimma Adetshina, a former Miss South Africa contestant, and her mother, according to a government announcement on Tuesday.
- [Media Maven Peace Hyde Speaks On The Future Of Leadership](https://reportafrique.com/business/peace-hyde-speaks-on-the-future/): This year, the summit looked at what the future of leadership will be by bringing together an expert panel of gamechangers which included British/Ghanaian Media maven Peace Hyde to share their leadership experience and provide a road map of what skills future leaders need to utilise in order to remain competitive and purpose driven.
- [Tinubu Slashes Official Convoys To 3 In A Bid To Cut Cost of Governance](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/tinubu-cuts-official-convoys-to-3-to-reduce/): In a decisive move to curb government spending, President Bola Tinubu has restricted Federal Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies to a maximum of three official vehicles in their convoys. This directive, personally signed by the President, is part of his broader strategy to streamline government operations and reduce excessive costs.
- [El Chapo’s Sons To Reveal Secrets: Ongoing Plea Deal Talks with U.S. Authorities Confirmed](https://reportafrique.com/news/world/el-chapo-sons-confirm-new-plea-deal/): The sons of infamous drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, often referred to as "Los Chapitos," have confirmed long-rumored negotiations with U.S. prosecutors. This marks a major development in the legal battle surrounding the Sinaloa cartel.
- [Disaster At The Altar? My Fairytale Wedding Episode One Serves Up Complex Love Story And Comic Relief](https://reportafrique.com/entertainment/disaster-at-the-altar-my-fairytale-wedding/): Nothing sells a rom-com better than the chemistry between the romantically involved leads. We are just one episode into Africa Magic’s new limited series My Fairytale Wedding, and it's already daunting to choose who we want Moji (Ini Edo) to end up with because the chemistry between her, Vine Olugu (Marcus), and Daniel Etim-Effiong (Dafe) is simply unbelievable.
- [GTBank Boosts Staff Salaries by 40% Amid Economic Turmoil, Retains Lowest Personnel Cost Among Top Banks](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/gtbank-boosts-salary-by-40/): Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), Nigeria’s most cost-efficient commercial bank, quietly boosts its staff salaries by 40% as of September 2024, multiple employees have confirmed. The pay hike comes amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis in Nigeria, driven by rising inflation and the naira’s significant depreciation.
- [Davido’s Father, Dr. Adeleke, Opens Up About Building $2bn Power Plant Despite Government Challenges](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/dr-adeleke-about-building-2b-power-plant/): Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, the father of Nigerian superstar Davido, has shared his journey of resilience in building a $2 billion power plant, despite facing significant government obstacles.
- [Kellyrae’s Triumph: Gave Us Authenticity Over Drama In The BBNaija Season 9](https://reportafrique.com/entertainment/kellyraes-triumph-give-us-authenticity/): It was exciting watching them sneak around and rooting for their cover not to be blown. It must have been in the course of this that Kellyrae and Kassia built an adoring fanbase with the hashtag #themoneyismarried emerging on social media only a few weeks into the show. Kellyrae would go on to win the grand prize.
- [Brazil Lifts Ban on Elon Musk’s X After $5.2M Settlement and Compliance](https://reportafrique.com/entertainment/brazil-lifts-ban-on-elon-musks-x/): Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is back online in Brazil after the country's Supreme Court lifted a month-long suspension. The platform, which has 22 million users in its largest Latin American market, was banned due to non-compliance with court orders related to disinformation control.
- [Deadly Flash Floods Ravage Bosnia: Entire Towns Submerged as 19 Lives Lost in Catastrophic Disaster](https://reportafrique.com/news/world/floods-and-landslides-leave-19-dead/): In a tragic turn of events, flash floods and landslides have claimed the lives of at least 19 people in Bosnia-Herzegovina, leaving vast areas of central Bosnia devastated.
- [Popular TikTok Star Arrested For Gruesome Murder of Catholic Priest and Therapist](https://reportafrique.com/news/world/tiktok-influencer-arrested/): TikTok influencer Terryon Thomas, widely known as "Mr Prada" to his 4.3 million followers, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 69-year-old William Abraham, a prominent mental health therapist from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- [Jackie Appiah Shines: Best Actress Nominees Vie For Top Honours At AMAA](https://reportafrique.com/entertainment/jackie-appiah-best-actress-nominee-at-amaa/): Activities are AMAA Coffee book launch for 25th October, AMAA African Legend Night November 1, AMAA meets Nollywood, Fashion and exhibition show. AMAA gala night is schedule for November 2, 2024.
- [Presidential Candidate Jailed for Certificate Forgery Days Before Election](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/tunisia-presidential-candidate-jailed/): TUNIS, TUNISIA- In a dramatic turn just ahead of Tunisia’s presidential election, Ayachi Zammel, a candidate in the race, has been sentenced to six months in prison for using fraudulent documents. The Jendouba Court of First Instance handed down the sentence after finding Zammel guilty of “deliberately using a fraudulent certificate,” according to reports from the country’s TAP news agency.
- [Russian Teen Jailed for 15 Years Over Alleged Support for Anti-Putin Group](https://reportafrique.com/news/russia-teen-jailed-15yrs-for-anti-putin/): Yakovlev, from Biysk in the Altai region, was found guilty of attempting to transfer money to the Freedom of Russia Legion, a Ukraine-based paramilitary group that opposes the Kremlin. Classified as a terrorist organization in Russia, the group consists of Russian citizens fighting alongside Ukraine’s military.
- [Nigeria’s Petrol Price Hits Record High, Drastically Surpassing Other Oil-Producing Nations](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/nigerias-petrol-price-hits-record-high/): Despite being Africa’s largest crude oil producer, Nigeria's petrol prices have skyrocketed, surpassing those of fellow oil-producing nations such as Egypt, Algeria, and Libya, according to a recent survey.
- [Wike holds banquet in Port Harcourt amidst Rivers crisis](https://reportafrique.com/news/politics/wike-holds-bouquet-amidst-rivers-crisis/): Former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, held a banquet to celebrate with his political allies in his country home yesterday.
- [Panic as Three Lecturers of Abia Varsity Die Same Day](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/abia-absu-loses-3-lecturers-same-day/): The Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, vicinity has been thrown into panic following the mysterious deaths of three of its lecturers on the same day.
- [BBNaija Winner Laycon Bags Appointment From Ogun State](https://reportafrique.com/entertainment/laycon-appointment-ogun-state-government/): The winner of the recently concluded Big Brother Naija reality show, Olamilekan “Laycon” Agbeleshe, has been appointed as "Youth Ambassador" by the Ogun state government.
- [VIDEO: Popular Pastor Apostle Chibuzor Awards Scholarship to Unborn Child of Mechanic Allegedly Tortured To Death By Police](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/video-popular-pastor-apostle-chibuzor-awards-scholarship-to-unborn-child-of-mechanic-allegedly-tortured-to-death-by-police/): The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere has awarded an educational scholarship, up to University level, to the unborn child of late Chima Ikwunado - the mechanic who was allegedly tortured to death by the e-crack unit domiciled at the mile one police station in Port Harcourt.
- [Man Strangles His Four Kids, Hangs Himself In Eleme, Rivers State](https://reportafrique.com/news/metro/kills-his-four-kidscommits-suicide-in-eleme-rivers-state/): A family man killed his four children by strangulation, set his house ablaze and hanged himself in Alesa, Eleme Local Government Area of In Rivers State.
- [Real time grid monitoring is key to secure electricity supply, GE CEO Angbazo says during Malawi Power Project commissioning](https://reportafrique.com/technology/real-time-grid-monitoring-is-key-to-secure-electricity-supply-ge-ceo-angbazo-says-during-malawi-power-project-commissioning/): Africa must invest more in its transmission system if must get electricity supply right, according to Lazarus Angbazo, the CEO of General Electric Power in Sub-Saharan Africa. Massive amounts of power is being lost as a result of inefficient transmission networks and unavailability of real time information on the grid. 
- [#AMAARoadToKigali: AMAA Offers Two-In-One Tickets for Its 2018 Edition In Kigali](https://reportafrique.com/entertainment/amaaroadtokigali-amaa-tickets-2018-edition-kigali/): The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has announced the sales of tickets for its 2018 edition scheduled for September 18th-20th , 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda.
- [BREAKING: Peter Obi Uploaded to INEC Portal, NDC Claims Amid Legal Battle](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/peter-obi-uploaded-to-inec-portal-ndc/): The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says Peter Obi's name has been uploaded to the INEC portal as the party moves forward with the nomination of its presidential candidate for the next general election.
- [Comrade Phils Alleges Police Extortion Ring in Port Harcourt, Releases Video Evidence](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/comrade-phils-video-police-extortion-in-phc/): Port Harcourt, June 22, 2026 — Nigerian activist and anti-corruption campaigner, Philip Thomas aka Comrade Phils has accused a team of officers attached to the Old GRA Police Station in Port Harcourt of operating an extortion network targeting motorists, particularly owners of tinted vehicles.
- [Federal High Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Other Political Parties](https://reportafrique.com/news/court-orders-inec-to-deregister-adc/): Abuja, Nigeria — A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over what the court described as their failure to meet constitutional requirements governing political parties in Nigeria.
- [Allegations of Political Pressure Emerge Over NDC Primaries in Imo Federal Constituency](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/ndc-primaries-in-imo-federal-constituency/): Imo State, Nigeria — Fresh controversy has trailed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries for the Nkwerre/Isu/Nwangele/Njaba Federal Constituency, amid allegations that a high-profile judicial officer of the Supreme Court, who is said to be related to one of the aspirants, is allegedly mounting pressure on party leaders in an effort to influence the outcome of the exercise.
- [Binance’s SpaceX Contract Opens a New Chapter in Financial Access for African Traders](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/binance-spacex-contract-african-traders/): The launch of a SpaceX-linked derivatives product on Binance may appear, at first glance, to be another cryptocurrency exchange listing.
- [Breaking : Former Southampton Player Victor Udoh Dies at 21](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/breaking-former-southampton-player-victor-udoh-dies-at-21/): ABUJA, NIGERIA — Former Southampton and Royal Antwerp forward Victor Udoh has died at the age of 21, in a development that has sent shockwaves through the football community.
- [As Sim Bows Out of the APC, Fubara Remains in the Race With the NDC](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/sim-fubara-blessing-ndc-apc/): The uncertainty gives way to renewed clarity as Blessing Fubara’s ambition under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) rekindles fresh hope among ordinary Rivers people....
- [Fubara Withdraws from Rivers APC Gubernatorial Primaries, Cites Unity and State Interest](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/fubara-withdraws-from-rivers-apc-gubernatorial-primaries/): Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries in Rivers State, citing what he described as the overriding need for peace, stability, and unity in the state.
- [Strategic Oil Infrastructure in a Time of War: Why the UAE’s Hormuz Bypass Matters More Than Ever](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/uaes-strait-of-hormuz-bypass-matters-more-than-ever/): Against this backdrop, the UAE’s investment in the Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline (ADCOP)—which routes oil from inland fields to the port of Fujairah outside the Strait—has proven to be a critical strategic asset.
- [May Ubeku, Citizens Health Initiative Nigeria Honoured at 2026 NWAAC](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/may-ubeku-nwaac/): May Ubeku, Founder of Citizens Health Initiative Nigeria, has been recognised for her sustained efforts in delivering healthcare to underserved communities across Lagos at the 2026 Nigerian Women Achievers Awards and Conference (NWAAC).
- [Trump Shares Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo’s Video, Reigniting Global Debate Over Alleged Christian Persecution in Nigeria](https://reportafrique.com/news/trump-shares-pastor-ezekiel-dachomos-video-reigniting-global-debate-over-alleged-christian-persecution-in-nigeria/): Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again drawn international attention to Nigeria’s security situation after sharing a video featuring Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, a Nigerian pastor known for his outspoken claims of targeted violence against Christians in the country.
- [Confusion Trails Identity of ISIS commander, Abu Bilal Minuki, Allegedly Killed by The US in Nigeria](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/confusion-trails-identity-of-isis-commander-abu-bilal-minuki-allegedly-killed-by-the-us-in-nigeria/): Conflicting Death Claims Emerge over the death of Abu Bilal Minuki
- [QUESTIONS TRAIL ₦30BN ARISE PARK AS PROCUREMENT SECRECY CLOUDS MEGA-PROJECT](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/arise-park-umo-eno/): As the government pushes forward with an expected grand opening, accountability advocates are demanding full disclosure under the Freedom of Information framework. Critics argue that a project funded entirely by Akwa Ibom public resources cannot be treated as a private corporate venture. Without clear, verifiable data on the contractors and contract values, the ₦30 billion ARISE Park risks being remembered as much for its lack of transparency as for its roller coasters.
- [From One Branch to National Footprint: Inside the Rapid Expansion of Alex Otti’s Signature Bank](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/signature-bank-alex-otti/): ABUJA, NIGERIA — Signature Bank Limited, the commercial financial institution co-founded by the current Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has successfully scaled its operational footprint from its single pioneer headquarters in Abuja to 17 strategic branches nationwide. The aggressive expansion campaign follows a structured corporate growth trajectory that accelerated after Otti assumed gubernatorial office in May 2023.
- [Keyamo Slams NDC Zoning Plan, Insists Jonathan Ineligible for 2027 Presidency](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/keyamo-slams-ndc-zoning-plan-insists-jonathan-ineligible-for-2027-presidency/): The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has sharply criticised the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) over its decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, describing the move as a deceptive political strategy with no real substance.
- [Breaking: Fubara Defects to NDC, Dumps APC](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/breaking-fubara-defects-to-ndc-dumps-apc/): A community development expert and political stakeholder, Blessing Fubara Snr., has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in a move that signals shifting political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- [Police Narrate Arrest of Suspects in Arise News Anchor Killing as Trial Resumes in Abuja](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/police-narrate-arrest-of-suspects-in-arise-news-anchor-killing-as-trial-resumes-in-abuja/): The trial of 11 defendants charged with the alleged murder of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, resumed on Tuesday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Jabi, Abuja, with fresh revelations on how the suspects were apprehended.
- [Port Tech Vibes 2026: Inside the Movement Redefining Port Harcourt’s Tech Ecosystem](https://reportafrique.com/technology/port-tech-vibes-2026/): Port Tech Vibes 2026 closed on a clear note: Port Harcourt’s tech ecosystem is no longer emerging quietly—it is actively evolving.
- [PORTABLE, CARTER EFE MOVE FEUD TO BOXING RING WITH ₦50M STAKE](https://reportafrique.com/entertainment/portable-carter-efe-move-feud-to-boxing-ring-with-%e2%82%a650m-stake/): The ongoing feud between Nigerian entertainers Portable and Carter Efe is set to take a dramatic turn, as both parties move toward a celebrity boxing match to settle their differences.
- [TINUBU SACKS FINANCE MINISTER IN CABINET SHAKE-UP](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/tinubu-sacks-finance-minister-in-cabinet-shake-up/): Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has removed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, in a significant cabinet reshuffle aimed at repositioning the country’s economic leadership.
- [AIRLINES SUSPEND STRIKE AS FUEL CRISIS TALKS CONTINUE](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/airlines-suspend-strike-as-fuel-crisis-talks-continue/): Domestic airlines in Nigeria have temporarily suspended their planned shutdown of operations following last-minute intervention by the Federal Government, averting what could have triggered a nationwide disruption of air travel.
- [TREASON CHARGES ROCK NIGERIA OVER ALLEGED COUP PLOT](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/treason-charges-rock-nigeria-over-alleged-coup-plot/): Nigeria’s federal authorities have filed treason and terrorism charges against six individuals over an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- [Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed Until U.S. Lifts Blockade, Ships Report Attacks](https://reportafrique.com/news/world/iran-declares-strait-of-hormuz-closed-until-u-s-lifts-blockade-ships-report-attacks/): Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that no vessels will be allowed to pass until the United States lifts its ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- [South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Jailed Over Rally Gun Incident](https://reportafrique.com/news/south-african-opposition-leader-julius-malema-jailed-over-rally-gun-incident/): South African opposition figure Julius Malema has been jailed following a controversial incident in which he discharged a rifle during a political rally, sparking national debate over leadership conduct and public safety.
- [Lawyer Dies After Alleged Elevator Incident in Abuja Hotel](https://reportafrique.com/news/abdulsalami-ginsau-lawyer/): A Nigerian legal practitioner, Barrister Abdulsalami Ginsau, has reportedly died following a tragic incident involving an elevator at a hotel in Abuja.
- [Zlibrary as a Foundation for Deep Reading Practices](https://reportafrique.com/education/zlibrary-as-a-foundation-for-deep-reading-practices/): Deep reading thrives when minds slow down long enough to follow a thought through its twists and turns. Zlibrary offers a wide doorway into this kind of steady focus because its broad collection supports long stretches of reflection without noise or rush. A quiet moment with a well chosen text often works like a lantern in a dark room revealing ideas one shape at a time.
- [Gunmen Kill Omoku Youth Leader, Aide in Rivers Attack](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/kill-omoku-youth-leader-aide-in-rivers/): Gunmen suspected to be members of a cult group have killed two people, including the President of the Omoku Youth Federation, Comrade Ifeanyi Azuazu, in an attack that has left residents of Omoku in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State in shock.
- [Breaking: Disturbing Videos From Anthony Joshua’s Car Crash in Nigeria](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/videos-from-anthony-joshuas-car-crash/): A series of disturbing videos has emerged from the scene of Anthony Joshua's car crash in Nigeria, revealing the shocking state of emergency response and public safety protocols in the country. The footage captures the chaotic aftermath of the accident—showing panicked bystanders struggling to provide help in the absence of any coordinated rescue team, ambulance, or medical professionals.
- [Anthony Joshua Survives Fatal Nigeria Crash as Overspeeding Blamed — Two Confirmed Dead](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/anthony-joshua-accident-crash/): Ogun State, Nigeria — British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road accident on Monday, December 29, 2025, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, one of Nigeria’s busiest inter-state highways. The crash resulted in the deaths of two passengers, while Joshua sustained minor injuries and was hospitalised, local authorities confirmed.
- [How Reconciliation Week Differs from NAIDOC Week](https://reportafrique.com/news/world/australia/naidoc-week/): In Australia, there are two nationally recognised periods each year that focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and histories: Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. While they are often mentioned together and share complementary goals, they are not the same. Each has a distinct purpose, history, and focus, and understanding the difference is an important step towards meaningful cultural awareness.
- [CBN Lifts Deposit Limits, Increases Weekly Cash Withdrawal Ceiling to N500,000](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/cbn-lifts-deposit-limits-cash-withdrawals/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced sweeping adjustments to the nation’s cash-handling framework, removing all limits on cash deposits and raising the weekly withdrawal threshold to N500,000 for individuals—up from the previous N100,000.
- [Governor Adeleke Quits PDP, Citing Deepening National Leadership Crisis](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/governor-adeleke-quits-pdp/): Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending a long-standing affiliation with the party under which he was elected.
- [Governor Alex Otti Visits Nnamdi Kanu at Sokoto Correctional Centre](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/alex-otti-visits-nnamdi-kanu-at-sokoto-prisons/): Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Sunday paid a visit to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Sokoto Correctional Centre.
- [Opinion: Let’s Stop Pretending — Trump’s Muscle-Flexing in Venezuela Isn’t About Drugs](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/otrump-in-venezuela-maduro/): Venezuela isn’t pumping fentanyl into the U.S. — Mexico is. And most of the cocaine that reaches American shores still comes through Colombia, Peru and the Pacific. Yet we’re watching the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, parked off the region like a floating warning sign.
- [UK Declines Nigeria’s Bid to Transfer Ex-Senator Jailed for Organ-Trafficking Offence](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/uk-declines-nigeria-transfer-ekweremadu/): The British government has turned down a request from Nigeria to repatriate former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who is serving a lengthy prison term in the United Kingdom for organ trafficking.
- [Breaking: Popular Nollywood Actor, Odira Nwobu Dies in South Africa](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/odira-nwobu-is-dead/): Popular Nigerian Nollywood actor and comedian, Joseph-oronnro, also known as Odira Nwobu has died. His death has left many in shock as the actor was seen to be active on the social media barely hours ago.
- [IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Transferred to Sokoto Prison Following Life Sentence](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/ipob-nnamdi-kanu-transferred-to-sokoto/): ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been relocated from the Department of State Services (DSS) detention facility in Abuja to a correctional center in Sokoto, according to his former lawyer and consultant, Aloy Ejimakor.
- [Nigerian Activist Calls for Legal Action Against Primate Ayodele Over “Hate Speech” Against Igbos](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/comrade-phils-primate-ayodele/): A Nigerian social activist, Comrade Phils, has called on Igbo organisations and influential leaders to initiate legal action against Primate Elijah Ayodele following a viral video in which the cleric declared that Igbos are “cursed” and incapable of producing a Nigerian president.
- [Labour Party Chieftain Slams Primate Ayodele Over ‘Reckless’ Anti-Igbo Prophecy](https://reportafrique.com/news/primate-ayodele-over-reckless-anti-igbo-prophecy/): A former National Treasurer of the Labour Party, Oluchi Oparah, has sharply criticised Primate Elijah Ayodele over comments in a viral video where the cleric declared that Igbos are “cursed” and incapable of producing a Nigerian president, “even with a thousand Peter Obis.”
- [Wike, Navy Officers Clash in Abuja Over Controversial Gaduwa Land Plot](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/wike-navy-officers-clash-in-abuja-over-controversial-gaduwa-land-plot/): A tense confrontation unfolded in Abuja on Tuesday when Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and his security detail engaged in a heated exchange with officers of the Nigerian Navy over a disputed plot of land in Gaduwa District.
- [EFCC Declares Ex-Petroleum Minister Timipre Sylva Wanted Over $14.8m Refinery Funds Scandal](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/efcc-declares-timipre-sylva-wanted/): The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Timipre Sylva wanted over allegations that he diverted more than $14.8 million intended for an oil refinery project.
- [Tim Davie steps down as BBC CEO amid uproar over Doctored Trump speech](https://reportafrique.com/news/world/tim-davie-bbc-ceo-resigns-trump-speech/): BBC CEO, Tim Davie has resigned following intense criticism over the broadcaster’s handling of a speech made by then–US President Donald Trump on the day of the January 6 Capitol riot, drawing to a close a bruising week for the corporation.
- [Trump threatens U.S. military action in Nigeria over attacks on Christians, halts aid and warns Tinubu to “move fast”](https://reportafrique.com/news/trump-in-nigeria-over-attacks-on-christians/): U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Saturday issued one of his strongest foreign policy threats yet, declaring that he has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for “possible military action” in Nigeria if the government in Abuja “continues to allow the killing of Christians.”
- [Presiding Pastor of The Carpenter’s Church, Nkechi Ene, Passes Away](https://reportafrique.com/news/the-carpenters-church-pastor-nkechi-ene/): The Carpenter’s Church in Port Harcourt has announced the passing of its Presiding Pastor, Pastor Nkechi Ene, who died on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
- [Nigeria: Investigation into Alleged Coup Plot Deepens, Agency Boss Grilled Over Transfer to Sylva](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/coup-in-nigeria-timipre-sylva/): According to findings by The PUNCH and other reputable sources, the agency boss was picked up by military investigators over a suspicious transfer of a large sum of money to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva.
- [Ned Nwoko Accuses Regina Daniels of Violence, Drug Abuse Amid Viral Video](https://reportafrique.com/news/ned-nwoko-accuses-regina-daniels/): Following a viral video of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels tearfully saying, “I cannot stand the violence again,” her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, has publicly reacted, alleging that the actress has become violent due to substance abuse.
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- [Madagascar on the Brink: Elite Soldiers Join Protests as President Warns of Coup Attempt](https://reportafrique.com/news/madagascar-coup-soldiers-join-protests/): Antananarivo, Madagascar — Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has warned of an “illegal” plot to seize power in the country, following a dramatic turn in the weeks-long protests against his rule. His warning comes after a key military unit broke ranks and joined the demonstrators.
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- [Train-7 Protests Escalate in Bonny as Workers Allege Over-Taxation, Intimidation and Threat of Mass Sacks (VIDEO/PHOTOS)](https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/train-7-protests-escalate-in-bonny/): BONNY, Rivers State — September 24, 2025: Protests at the NLNG Train-7 construction site in Bonny intensified this week as welders, fitters and allied trades alleged a long-running pattern of unexplained payroll deductions, “devilish” working conditions, and an escalation to intimidation and mass deactivations of staff IDs after they staged a peaceful demonstration.

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