June 10
West Africa: Nigeria Threatens Retaliation Against SA for Attacks On Its Citizens
The Nigerian foreign minister has said that her country might take action against SA for alleged attacks on Nigerians, but what that retaliation might be is as yet unclear. Read more »
June 09
Africa: Meet the Nigerian Oncologist Helping to Fight Cancer in KZN and Across Africa
Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering… Read more »
May 05
Kenya: Ruto-Tinubu Banter - - Linguistic Rivals Nigeria and Kenya Provide Economic Food for Thought
Amid playful jabs between Kenyan President Ruto and Nigerian President Tinubu, an economic reality check reminds us that humour can't mask the pressing challenges both nations… Read more »
March 30
South Africa: Government Calls for Calm After Kugompo Erupts Over Crowning of Nigerian 'Igbo King'
A protest in KuGompo (formerly East London) over the alleged coronation of a Nigerian 'Igbo king' turned violent on Monday, leaving cars torched, shops looted, and foreign… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: 'No Immediate Risk' of Fuel Shortages in South Africa, Most Oil Imports From Nigeria
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources message follows alarms raised in the media media about impending fuel shortages in South Africa. With domestic refining capacity… Read more »
July 22, 2025
Nigeria: Defending Champions Banyana Banyana Crash Out of Wafcon After Nigeria Defeat
Banyana Bayana's Women's Africa Cup of Nations title defence came to an end with a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday to Nigeria in a semifinal of the Morocco-hosted tournament. Read more »
July 21, 2025
South Africa/Nigeria: Banyana Banyana Gear Up for Formidable Nigeria At Wafcon After Downing Senegal On Penalties
After defeating a stubborn Senegalese side in a penalty shootout, Banyana Banyana will rekindle their rivalry with Nigeria in the semifinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in… Read more »
