West-Africa
Tinubu Delivers Message to Nigerians on 66th Independence Anniversary
Marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary in a televised address, the country’s leader said the conditions inherited in 2023 left little choice but…
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Nigeria
West-Africa
Nigeria Government Urged to Disclose Details of Health Deal With U.S.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is urging the Nigerian government to release the complete text of its five-year health agreement with the…
West-Africa
Nigerian Dancer Attempts Seven-Day Marathon to Set a World Record
Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel, widely known as Ben Dancer, is taking on a seven-day dance marathon in an effort to claim a…
East-Africa
AFCON 2027 Qualifying Race: Current Standings and Qualification Picture
The CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers opened with eye-catching wins, dramatic recoveries and a few early setbacks for the…
West-Africa
Tinubu’s Failure to Return to Nigeria Raises Concern
Questions continue to surround President Bola Tinubu’s failure to return home, with opposition politicians alleging that his absence amounts to a breach…
Southern-Africa
Africa’s Lack of a Permanent Security Council Seat Called “Indefensible”
As world leaders convened for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, calls intensified for Africa to gain permanent representation on…
World
37 Suspected Illegal Miners Die While in Custody in Nigeria
Thirty-seven people suspected of illegal mining died while in the custody of Nigeria’s civil defence corps, the governor of the central state…
West-Africa
Nigeria Investigates Deaths of Illegal Mining Suspects Held in Custody
The deaths of 37 people arrested over suspected illegal mining in Niger State have triggered an investigation into what happened inside their…
West-Africa
Nigeria Mourns Nollywood Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs
Nigerian acting icon Olu Jacobs, whose career stretched across theatre, television and film, has died at 84. Widely respected as one of…
West-Africa
Boko Haram Denies Reported Ceasefire Agreement With Nigerian Government
Boko Haram has rejected reports that it agreed to a ceasefire with the Nigerian government, calling the claims untrue. In a video…
West-Africa
Dangote Launches $1.6 Billion Share Sale to Fund Refinery Expansion
Aliko Dangote is targeting about $1.6 billion in what is poised to become Africa’s largest initial public offering, using the proceeds to…
