February 08
Senegal: Senegal - U.S., CDD Condemn Presidential Poll Shift
The United States and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD West Africa) have condemned the postponement of the highly anticipated presidential election in Senegal, which… Read more »
February 07
Senegal: Delaying Senegal Presidential Poll 'Not Legitimate' - U.S.
The US State Department said a vote by Senegal's parliament to delay presidential elections until December "cannot be considered legitimate", urging the country to move forward… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Congo-Kinshasa: Host Ivory Coast Determined to Continue 'Miraculous' Run
Ivory Coast's interim coach Emerse Fae has urged his team to go into Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal against the Democratic Republic of Congo with the mindset that has… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Vs South Africa - Matters Arising
The semi-final clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa has created a tense atmosphere among citizens of both countries. There is a palpable… Read more »
February 06
Nigeria: Fear Grips Kaduna Villagers As Troops Hunt for Bandits, Set Herders' Camps On Fire
There was palpable fear in some villages in Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State as troops hunting for bandits set some herders' camps ablaze. Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - Declare State of Emergency On Export Sector, FG Urged
The federal government has been urged to declare a state of emergency in the Nigerian export sector by removing all bottlenecks hampering export of goods and services from Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Must Invest in Cancer Treatment
As the world marked the 2024 World Cancer Day on February 4, one issue that dominated public health discourse was how to win the war against cancer in its various forms. Given its… Read more »
Africa: Afcon - Be Mindful of Where You Watch Semi-Final Match, High Commission Warns Nigerians in South Africa
Nigerians in South Africa have been warned against wide celebration should Super Eagles defeat Bafana Bafana. Read more »
Africa: Nwabali Anticipates Interesting Clash Against South Africa
Super Eagles new number one, Stanley Nwabali has said he is looking forward to Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa in Bouake. Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: Peseiro Demands More Super Eagles Goals Despite Watertight Defence
Nigeria manager José Peseiro has called on his side to be more clinical up front despite boasting the strongest defence at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Gunshots As Niger Residents Troop to Streets Over Hardship
Gunshots were fired by the Police to disperse residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, who were protesting against the rising cost of living. Read more »
Nigeria: Elections Body Suspends Officer Over 'Missing' Ballot Papers
The Independent National Electoral Commission has suspended the Electoral Officer for Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Fred Ogboji, over alleged missing ballot… Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Onigbinde Hails Nwabali's Superb Goalkeeping
The Technical Adviser of Doma United, Coach Akinade Onigbinde, has lauded Super Eagles new number one goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali on his brilliant goalkeeping at the ongoing Africa… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Won't Hand Pick APC Candidate in Ondo - Olusola Oke
A frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State, Olusola Oke, has said securing the ticket of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Fails to Meet Oil Production Targets in 10yrs
Despite having crude oil in abundance, Nigeria has consistently failed to meet oil production targets as stipulated in national budgets over the last 10 years, investigations by… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Shuts Bridge
The Lagos State Government yesterday diverted traffic from the Kodesoh Bridge for maintenance work which would last till March 4, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Gas Supply Problems Lead to First Blackout of 2024
150 incidents recorded in 11 years Read more »
Nigeria: Time for Nigeria to Ban Styrofoam and Single-Use Plastics
Styrofoam, also known as polystyrene, is a type of plastic that is widely used for food packaging, insulation, and other purposes and non-biodegradable plastics are widely used in… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell to Supply 100m Cubic Feet of Gas Per Day to Dangote Fertiliser
The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has concluded plans to supply 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to the Dangote Fertiliser and Petrochemical Plant in… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Reaching Out to Party Hierarchy Over Invasion of Secretariat - Benue APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State on Sunday said it was doing everything to seek justice from the party's national secretariat over the recent invasion of its… Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Razes Market in Ibadan
An overnight fire incident has left more than 20 shops damaged and goods worth millions lost at Sango-Oju Irin market in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. Read more »
Nigeria: 'There Are Plots to Weaken Tinubu Administration'
Professionals and businessmen in the country under the aegis of Forum of Nigerians Professionals in Politics (FNPP) have alleged plots by certain unpatriotic persons to distract… Read more »
February 04
Nigeria: 30 Minutes With General Christopher Musa
In this interview, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, speaks on the rising spate of insecurity in Nigeria and efforts to contain it. He also speaks on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Alloy Agu Lauds Nwabali's Confidence, Composure
A former international and Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, Alloy Agu has heaped praises on Nigeria's new number one, Stanley Nwabali for his performances in the ongoing 2023… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Are Winning With Luck - Gara Gombe
The Chairman, Gombe State Athletics Association, Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has expressed his reservations about the wins secured by Super Eagles in the ongoing 2023 Africa… Read more »