Report Afrique

The appointment may strengthen Atiku Abubakar’s visibility and access in Washington, but it is neither a formal endorsement by Donald Trump nor a guarantee of electoral advantage at home. Donald Trump’s reported appointment of Karl Von Batten, a Washington lobbyist retained by former Nigerian Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has introduced a new international dimension to Nigeria’s presidential election campaign.

For millions of Africans, planning an event is still an exercise in coordination by WhatsApp, spreadsheets, phone calls, personal recommendations and, often, sheer patience. The essence of effective event planning software has become increasingly important, and this is where EventRollers, an all-in-one event planning platform, is redefining Africa’s EventTech landscape. A wedding can require dozens of vendors.

Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Nigeria’s media landscape has witnessed another significant development with the official commencement of broadcasting operations by CEMTV, a privately owned television station launched in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The new media platform joins a growing network of African broadcasters embracing innovation, local storytelling and digital transformation to meet the changing needs of audiences across the continent.

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. The announcement was made on Monday by the party’s National Leader, who said the upload followed the restoration of the party’s access to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal despite an ongoing legal dispute over the party’s status.

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.

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.

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. The primaries, held between May 28 and 29, 2026, produced five cleared aspirants who met all party requirements.

The launch of a SpaceX-linked derivatives product on Binance may appear, at first glance, to be another cryptocurrency exchange listing. In reality, it represents something far more significant. For decades, access to the world’s most valuable private companies has been concentrated among venture capital firms, institutional investors, family offices, and a small pool of accredited individuals.

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. The Nigerian-born player was reportedly found dead in Abuja, where he had recently returned following the conclusion of the Czech domestic football season. Authorities have yet to confirm the exact cause of death, although early reports have described the circumstances as suspicious.

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.… The political landscape of Rivers State has taken a dramatic turn. With the withdrawal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara from the gubernatorial primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), many initially interpreted the move as a retreat from the frontline of the state’s high-stakes political contest.