Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu's special adviser on media and publicity, has announced he’s taking an indefinite leave of absence starting immediately. In a memo released by the presidency, he informed the Chief of Staff of his decision. newscentral.africa/breaking-ajuri…

Algerians cast their votes on Saturday in the presidential election, with many expecting President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to win a second term. newscentral.africa/algeria-holds-…

Delta State commercial drivers share their struggles with Nigeria's fuel scarcity in an interview with our reporter, Austin Azu. High petrol prices and limited access are cutting into their profits. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/cCrIoBwAkYU

According to Dr. W. J. Kanya, Acting Director of Trade and Exchange, the Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the sale of $20,000 to eligible Bureau de Change operators at an exchange rate of N1580. newscentral.africa/cbn-greenlight…

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Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced that 70 people are still missing after a fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy. newscentral.africa/kenya-70-missi…

.Jidechi J. Chidiezie shares his thoughts on what the Super Eagles need to do to win their crucial match against the Benin Republic. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/0IFrXAV_5_k

Dr Kayode Farinto joins us on Maritime to discuss the urgent need for reforms in Nigerian ports. With crumbling infrastructure, security lapses, and extortion at major ports like Apapa, fixing the system could cost up to $1.1 billion. 🗓️September 7 🕒7:00 PM WAT 📺DSTV 422,

The Nigerian government is setting up blood collection centres in all 774 local government areas, including the FCT. This will ensure that blood is readily available for medical emergencies and transfusions. newscentral.africa/nigerian-gover…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Counter Terrorism Centre to combat counterfeit drugs. newscentral.africa/nafdac-intensi…

Recent reports reveal a troubling trend of harassment, threats, and unlawful detentions targeting journalists, including high-profile cases. David Hundeyin examines the current pressures on Nigeria’s media landscape. youtu.be/vZffX_o_sjs

The Nigerian government says students under 18 can take the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and National Examinations Council exams, dispelling misinformation about age restrictions. newscentral.africa/no-18-year-age…

British-Nigerian actress Laura Lake Adebisi has said that Nigeria should not have been formed as a country, citing the profound ideological divide between the North and South as justification for its non-existence. newscentral.africa/nigeria-should…

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has stated that bandits cannot operate without societal collaboration. newscentral.africa/katsina-leader…

The increase in unlawful detentions across Nigeria violates constitutional rights. Citizens, including journalists and activists, are often detained for extended periods without formal charges. youtu.be/TthzD7EauD8

Paradigm Initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, recently organized a capacity-building workshop for law enforcement agencies in Nigeria, targeting officers from the Police, Department of State Services, EFCC, and NAPTIP. newscentral.africa/paradigm-initi…

Nigeria's economy is struggling with stagnant growth, and inadequate investments. This has led to alarming levels of malnutrition and child mortality. Bill Gates emphasized these issues during a recent visit and called for urgent reforms. youtu.be/HDQbg9kgG4U

Nigeria and China have taken a major step in strengthening their economic partnership by signing a $3.3 billion agreement to develop the Brass Industrial Park and Methanol Complex. newscentral.africa/nigeria-china-…