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Team Ghana Ghana has joined several West African nations in Abuja, Nigeria, for the ongoing CAF/WAFU B Women’s Football Administrators Workshop, a key initiative aimed at advancing leadership and development within the women’s game across the region. …
Ghana Joins Regional Push To Strengthen Women’s FootballAs Nigeria moves toward the 2027 presidential election, President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms—including fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange changes introduced since his 2023 inauguration—face scrutiny as Nigerians experience rising prices and reduced purchasing power, exemplified by shopkeepers struggling with declining sales.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
As Nigeria moves toward the 2027 presidential election, President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms—including fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange changes introduced since his 2023 inauguration—face scrutiny as Nigerians experience rising prices and reduced purchasing power, exemplified by shopkeepers struggling with declining sales.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
As campaigns for January's Nigerian elections begin, President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid faces scrutiny over whether the APC's nearly 12 years in power have improved conditions; his challengers Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi argue the party has left the country poorer and less secure, while voter surveys show nearly 80% of Nigerians say the country is heading in the wrong direction.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders in Nigeria have signed an interfaith peace accord in Abuja to promote religious harmony. The accord was signed months after U.S. President Trump called Nigeria a "disgraced country" and threatened military action over what he said was the treatment of Christians by "Islamic Terrorists."
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sir Sam Jonah has commenced international arbitration proceedings against Nigeria's Federal Capital Development Authority over the termination of a 501-hectare development lease in Abuja, which the company claims was unlawful and contrary to the terms of the development agreement.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Popular TikTok creators Habeeb Hamzat (Peller) and Elizabeth Amadou (Jarvis) celebrated their wedding in Lagos on Saturday, receiving luxury gifts including a plot of land in Abuja valued at ₦150 million and a fully furnished mansion in Life Camp worth ₦400 million. The couple livestreamed the ceremony across multiple online platforms.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council has found that the appointment letter received by Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed to be the council's Director-General, is fake. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation confirmed that the documents presented by Adeyemi were not authentic.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Gunmen killed Colonel Abdussalam Ude of the Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps at his Abuja residence after he resisted their abduction attempt; his wife, driver, and security guard were also shot in the incident.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria called on South Africa to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying repeated violence was straining ties and raising questions about government complicity. Nigerian officials said at least 1,490 Nigerians have been evacuated from South Africa since the latest outbreak of xenophobic violence, and at least 98 Nigerians have been killed in such attacks since 2022.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for strategic partnership covering codeshare, cargo collaboration, and frequent flyer programmes. The agreement, effective from 24 July 2026, will allow passengers to connect across both airlines' networks and strengthen cargo cooperation between West Africa and Etihad's 118 destinations.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Three men in Nigeria have been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to offences linked to kidnappings of pupils and teachers in Oyo state. They admitted to concealing information about those behind the attacks and confessed to being members of an affiliate of Boko Haram.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Sam Nartey George called on African countries at the ATU Conference to prioritise meaningful connectivity—regular access on capable devices at sufficient speed with adequate data and skills—over simply expanding network coverage. He highlighted Ghana's digital transformation efforts including rural telephony expansion, the ECOWAS Free Roaming Initiative, 5G rollout, and digital skills programmes as key drivers of digital inclusion.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump wrote to Nigerian President Tinubu expressing appreciation for his "decisive leadership" and efforts to address violence affecting Christian communities, marking a warming of ties after Trump threatened last November to cut aid over the government's treatment of Christians.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At an African Union health summit in Accra, President John Dramani Mahama called on African leaders to move beyond declarations to make tangible investments in healthcare infrastructure, local manufacturing, and sustainable financing. He noted that a 15% budget commitment to health made 25 years ago in Abuja remains largely unfulfilled, and urged governments to secure long-term health funding through mechanisms such as debt-for-health arrangements and protected budget lines.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At the African Union's first Extraordinary Summit on health in Accra, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that declining international funding threatens Africa's progress against HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and other diseases, urging African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty and increase domestic investment in healthcare systems.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Four Nigerian policemen were arrested after allegedly setting up an unauthorised roadblock in Abuja to extort money from drivers, including Musa Aliyu, head of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, who was forced to withdraw 53,000 naira. Police Commissioner Ahmed Sanusi described the operation as intelligence-driven, and the suspects now face a police disciplinary procedure.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
West African leaders have endorsed the legal and institutional framework for the Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline at an ECOWAS summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The 6,800-kilometre pipeline is intended to transport Nigerian natural gas to Morocco and potentially supply European markets through existing connections.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
West African leaders have backed the legal and institutional framework for the 6,800-kilometre Nigeria–Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline at an ECOWAS summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The project, developed by Nigeria's NNPC and Morocco's ONHYM, aims to transport Nigerian natural gas to Morocco and potentially supply European markets.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gunmen who abducted a family travelling to a burial in Benue State have freed the driver, the body of an elderly woman, and one sibling, but are holding two others and demanding ₦30 million for their release.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Concerned Citizens of Ghana has urged the Government of Ghana to engage Nigerian authorities over alleged coordinated attacks on Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, a Ghanaian-owned developer of Abuja's River Park Estate, warning that inaction could harm bilateral relations and investor confidence in ECOWAS.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Concerned Citizens of Ghana has urged the Government of Ghana to engage Nigerian authorities over alleged coordinated attacks on Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, a Ghanaian-owned developer of Abuja's River Park Estate, warning that inaction could damage bilateral relations and investor confidence in ECOWAS.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Concerned Citizens of Ghana called on Nigerian authorities to protect workers of Ghanaian-owned Jonah Capital in Abuja following allegations of intimidation, harassment, and destruction of company property, and appealed to Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and High Commission in Nigeria to engage Nigerian authorities on the matter.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of more than 40 properties linked to former Attorney General Abubakar Malami after finding that respondents failed to rebut reasonable suspicion the properties were acquired through unlawful activities. The judge dismissed several defence motions and relied on the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act in granting the order, though she vacated the interim forfeiture order in respect of some properties.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria has launched a $500 million agriculture investment fund for the Niger Delta region to raise food output and strengthen food security, with investments in aquaculture, palm oil, and marine resources supported by the World Bank, African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and private investors.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who claimed to be director general of a bogus Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council set up in Nigeria's president's office, was arrested in Osun State after weeks in hiding. He faces charges of forgery and impersonation following a warrant issued by the Federal High Court after he failed to appear at a hearing.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria plans to take on a bigger role in coordinating humanitarian responses, transitioning away from a system led largely by international donors and U.N. agencies, while continuing to receive technical backing from the U.N. and other partners. The move aims to strengthen the country's ability to respond to conflict, displacement, food insecurity, flooding, climate shocks and public health emergencies.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NAGHACON has appealed to Presidents Mahama and Tinubu to intervene over the alleged destruction of properties belonging to Ghanaian-owned JonahCapital at River Park Estate in Abuja, while a court case is pending, warning the situation could affect Ghana-Nigeria relations.
13 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu called on Afrobeats superstars Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake to establish foundations and help poor Nigerians, saying wealthy individuals should assist those in need as "the burden on the government is huge." She made the appeal in Kogi State while launching a national community food bank.
13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's government revealed that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, which operated from a federal office, employed civil servants, and received an allocation of 1.3 billion naira ($950,000) in the 2026 national budget, had never been created by law or official order and was based on a forged appointment letter.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NAGHACON, representing Ghanaian communities in Nigeria, has raised concerns over alleged destruction of JonahCapital's facilities at River Park Estate in Abuja, warning that the situation could strain Ghana-Nigeria relations and calling for presidential intervention to allow an ongoing court case to proceed.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's UTM Offshore has secured a 15-year gas supply agreement to feed its $3 billion floating LNG project, removing a major hurdle to a final investment decision expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. A joint venture between NNPC Ltd and Seplat Energy will supply 200 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to produce 1.8 million tonnes of LNG annually from the Yoho field.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →