Nigeria Misses OPEC Oil Production Target for Sixth Straight Month Despite January Uptick
Nigeria’s crude oil production recorded a modest increase in January 2026 but still fell short of the 1.5 million barrels per day (mbpd) quota allocated by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, extending the country’s compliance gap to six consecutive months. According to OPEC’s Monthly Oil Market Report, Nigeria produced 1.459 mbpd in January, […]
Why ‘Useless’ Nigerian Pastors Disappoint Charly Boy’s Activism Anticipation
By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Veteran musician and social crusader, Charles Oputa, alias Charly Boy, made headlines two days ago after claiming in a podcast interview that 99 per cent of pastors in Nigeria are useless! The 75-year-old maverick entertainer based his assertion on the failure of the clergymen to tackle Nigeria’s political leadership over the […]
AU Pushes Reform, Peace and Water Security at 48th Executive Council
At the opening of the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council, African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat placed institutional reform, peace, and sustainable development at the heart of Africa’s immediate priorities ahead of the 39th AU Assembly. Addressing ministers and delegates, the Chairperson emphasized the urgency of deepening […]
Uganda, Bobi Wine, and the Politics of Military Influence
In moments of political tension, states often reveal their true character not through official speeches, but through actions carried out quietly and forcefully. In Uganda, the military raid on opposition leader Bobi Wine’s home has become one such moment, exposing the fragile boundaries between political power, military authority, and democratic space in a country governed […]
What the Return of Benin Artefacts Means for Nigeria
More than a century after the invasion of Benin City by British forces, pieces of the Benin Kingdom’s stolen heritage are finally finding their way back to Nigeria. The University of Cambridge has formally transferred ownership of over a hundred Benin artefacts from its Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums […]
Jelly Roll’s Grammys Speech Reminds of Freshly-minted President Buhari By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Just like “fuel subsidy is gone” announcement dominated discourse post inauguration ceremony of President Bola Tinubu, what trended from his predecessor’s swearing in was arguably the: “I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody” proclamation. That was a classic doublespeak – […]
U.S., Burundi Sign Five-Year Health Cooperation MOU to Tackle HIV/AIDS and Malaria
U.S., Burundi Sign Five-Year Health Cooperation MOU to Tackle HIV/AIDS and Malaria The United States and the Government of Burundi have signed a five-year bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), reinforcing efforts to combat HIV/AIDS and malaria while strengthening global health security. The agreement, signed on February 6, aligns with the America First Global […]
The Gospel According to Donald Trump!
By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi The caption seems so antithetical that yours truly risks being accused of blasphemy for assigning to the United States President the classic introduction of Bible reading in an Orthodox service. It should, however, be placatory that ‘Saint’ wasn’t added to the man’s first name for a complementary effect. But then, what […]
AfDB Targets Implementation Gaps to Fast-Track Electricity Access Across 13 African Countries
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $3.9 million technical assistance programme aimed at closing the long-standing gap between energy policy commitments and actual electricity delivery across Africa, as part of the Mission 300 initiative to connect 300 million people to power by 2030. The two-year initiative, known as AESTAP Mission 300 Phase II, […]
AfDB Strengthens Development Footprint in Central African Republic with New Country Head
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has reaffirmed its long-term development commitment to the Central African Republic (CAR) following the official assumption of office by Mamadou Coulibaly as Head of the Bank’s Country Office. Coulibaly formally presented his letters of accreditation on 26 January 2026 to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central […]
