April 16
Nigeria: Gov Namadi Leads Jigawa Delegation to Ethiopia On Wheat Farming Study Tour
Jigawa is currently the foremost wheat producing state in Nigeria, significantly contributing to the nation's agricultural sector and food security, and the study tour is expected… Read more »
March 18
Nigeria/Uganda: African Games - Nigeria's Falconets Soar Into Final With Victory Over Uganda
The second half saw the introduction of substitutes who became match-winners for Nigeria. Read more »
March 14
Nigeria: Nigerian Singer Sets Off From Kenya to Lagos On Motorcycle
"In preparation for her journey, she bought a motorcycle named Rory in July 2023." Read more »
March 13
Kenya: 'How My Father Physically Abused My Late Mother' - Ngugi Wa Thiong'o's Son
The acclaimed author's son expressed the pain of witnessing his mother being systematically erased from Ngugi wa Thiong'o's story. Read more »
February 21
Sudan: American Senator Urges Action On Sudan Genocide
The American senator calls for international response intensify as crisis escalates in Darfur, Sudan. Read more »
February 19
Rwanda: U.S. Blames Rwanda for Eastern DRC Hostilities, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
There is an urgent need for de-escalation and accountability as Rwanda-backed M23 Intensifies hostilities in eastern DRC. Read more »
November 27, 2023
East Africa: U.S. Intelligence Chief Leads Diplomatic Mission to Defuse DRC, Rwanda Tension
During her visit, Ms Haines engaged in crucial talks with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Ethiopia: Olympic Qualifiers - Oshoala, Ajibade Score As Super Falcons Progress With Big Win Over Ethiopia
Having missed out from the London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the Super Falcons are eager to stage a comeback in Paris. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Ethiopia/Nigeria: Ethiopia 1-1 Nigeria - Ajibade Scores As Super Falcons Salvage Draw in Olympic Qualifiers
Rasheedat Ajibade scored a second-half equaliser to cancel out Ethiopia's early lead. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Nigeria: Reps Summon Tuggar, Dabiri-Erewa Over Incarceration of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopian Prisons
The lawmakers said the urgent intervention of the Nigerian government is needed to prevent further maltreatment of its citizens in the East African country. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Ethiopia: Paris 2024 - Nnadozie, Ohale, Oshoala, 19 Others to Face Ethiopia
Ethiopia will host the first leg of the second-round fixture in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, 25 October with the second leg in Nigeria on Tuesday, 31 October. Read more »
October 04, 2023
South Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya Have Most R&B Listenership in Africa - Report
"R&B has undergone a notable resurgence across the continent, with an average year-on-year growth of 13 per cent." Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Orders Investigation Into Incarceration of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopian Prisons
The 250 Nigerians are reportedly facing inhumanity and maltreatment in the East African country. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria/Tanzania: Afcon 2027 - CAF Snubs Nigeria, Gives Hosting Right to Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania
CAF's decision many believe is a wakeup call to Nigeria that a lot still needs to be done in terms of the provision of top-notch sporting facilities and general infrastructure as a… Read more »
Kenya: U.S., Kenya Sign $100 Million Defence Cooperation
"The United States remains committed to working with Kenya to help bring stability and security to the region, and beyond." Read more »
September 25, 2023
Africa: After 78th UNGA, Pentagon Chief Visits Djibouti, Kenya, Angola
The U.S. Pentagon began an official six-day visit to Djibouti, Kenya, and Angola. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Sudan: U.S. Key Priority At 78th UN General Assembly
The US plans to focus on Sudan and "work to uphold the principles enshrined in the UN Charter - including respect for the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of… Read more »
September 02, 2023
Africa: U.S. Special Envoy Travels to Kenya for Africa Climate Summit 2023
Mr Biden "announced Kerry would have a seat at every table around the world as he combats the climate crisis to meet the existential threat that we face." --State Department. Read more »
August 23, 2023
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Off to Kigali On Six-Day Official Trip
The Speaker, Haruna Aliyu, read the Jigawa governor's letter on the floor of the House on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: African Senior Women's Volleyball Championship - Kenya Spanks Nigeria, Qualify for Semis
The Paul Bitok-led Kenyan side dominated the game from start to finish Read more »
August 20, 2023
Nigeria: African Senior Women's Volleyball Championship - Nigeria to Face Kenya in Quarter-Finals
Nigeria is set to face an uphill task in an unbeaten Kenyan side that topped Pool B, winning all five games played in the group, with a maximum of 15 points as well. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Rwanda: 2023 Women Afrobasket - NBBF Releases Final List As d'Tigress Head to Rwanda for Title Defence
The federation initially invited 18 players to camp on Monday, 17 July, with five players from the local league making the cut. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Sudan: Playing the 'Collateral Damage' Card in Sudan
The failure of Sudan's warring parties to protect civilians cannot be met with impunity. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Another 126 Nigerians Arrive Abuja From Sudan
This brings to a total of 2,660 the number of stranded Nigerians evacuated to the country in 16 batches since the crisis broke out in Sudan. Read more »
May 15, 2023
Nigeria: Sudan Crisis - Nigerian Embassy Facilitates Students' Transfer to Egyptian Universities
"In this regard, Nigerian students from Sudanese universities who are interested in transferring to Egyptian universities are expected to send..." Read more »