Nigeria: I Was Undecided About Giving Pass, Simon Says

Super Eagles and FC Nantes of France winger, Moses Simon, said he was undecided either to pass the ball to Victor Osimhen or score himself before passing it to Ademola Lookman for… Read more »

Africa: A Fourth Afcon Title Loading for Super Eagles

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are suddenly soaring at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d' Ivoire and Nigerians are pleasantly surprised by the unexpected resurgence… Read more »

Nigeria: Inside World of Unsung Vigilantes

"We use our resources to fuel motorcycles, buy weapons' 'We only have sticks as missiles - Kaduna group Operatives faring better in Borno, Yobe Read more »

Cape Verde/South Africa: Dark Horses Cape Verde Out to Claim Bafana Scalp

2023 Africa Cup of Nations 'Dark Horses' Cape Verde will be out to claim the scalp of South Africa when the teams meet in a Quarterfinal clash at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in… Read more »

Nigeria: 4.6m Go to Polls in 26 States, 80 Local Govt Areas Today

Abbas Jimoh (Abuja), Ado Abubakar Musa (Jos), Bassey Willie (Yenagoa), Hope Abah (Makurdi), Magaji lsa Hunkuyi (Jalingo) & Mohammed Ibrahim Yaba (Kaduna) Read more »

Nigeria: Undiluted Joy As Super Eagles Soar Into Afcon Semi-Finals

After a lackluster start at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire, the Super Eagles are now on course for a fourth continental title after they squeezed past… Read more »

Africa: More Shocks Could Be On the Cards in Quarterfinals

Many fancied contenders have tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations early and there is every chance of further upsets in the weekend's quarterfinals, where hosts Ivory Coast will… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Would Have Been Worse Without Subsidy Removal - Govt

Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has said that things would have been worse in Nigeria if fuel subsidy was not removed. Read more »

Nigeria: Obasanjo Almost Punched Me for Demanding Constitutional Amendment - Olanipekun

A former president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Wole Olanipekun (SAN), yesterday narrated how former President Olusegun Obasanjo almost punched him when he advised him to… Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti Obas to Govt - Deploy More Security Operatives

Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers has called on the federal government to deploy more security personnel to Ekiti as the state is generally under policed. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Ex-Governor Breaks Silence On Frosty Relationship With Saraki, PDP

A former governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has debunked reports that he is at loggerheads with his predecessor, Bukola Saraki. Read more »

Nigeria: No to Third Party Operation of Port Harcourt Refinery

On January 15, 2025, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the formerly government-owned corporation, which transformed to a limited liability company in July… Read more »

West Africa: CSOs to Tinubu - Niger, Mali, B/Faso's Exit From Ecowas Poses Security Threat

Some civil society organisations have said the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) poses a significant security… Read more »

Nigeria: Many Feared Dead in Imo Explosion

An explosion from an illegal oil bunkering has rocked the serene oil bearing Obitti Community in the Ohaji/Egbema Council Area of Imo State. Read more »

Nigeria: NEMA Donates Relief Materials to 400 Households in Kaduna State

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated relief materials to 400 households impacted by the September 2023 bandits' attack on Saya Saya community in Ikara LGA of… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Introduce Malaria Vaccine in 2025 - NPHCDA

The federal government has commenced the process of introducing malaria vaccine in Nigeria between the end of this year and early 2025, the National Primary Healthcare Development… Read more »

Nigeria: End Fund, IHS Nigeria Partner to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases

END Fund and IHS Nigeria, part of IHS Holdings Limited, have announced a renewed commitment to support the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Expresses Concern Over Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso's Withdrawal From Ecowas

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its sadness over the pronouncement by the Military authority in the Republic of Niger indicating that the Republics of Burkina Faso,… Read more »

Nigeria: NUJ to Confer Merit Award On Tompolo

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) said it will confer a national merit award on a former militant commander in the Niger Delta, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. Read more »

Nigeria: Community-Based Online Newspaper Unveiled in Abuja

FCT News Online, a community based premier online news platform that seeks to provide credible, authoritative and timely public-interest news in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT)… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspect Linked to Nabeeha's Death

The Nigerian Police Force has arrested a suspected kidnapper reportedly linked to the abduction and murder of Nabeeha, one of the victims abducted in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Inflation - Five Ways to Cope With High Cost of Living

Rising cost of living due to galloping inflation in Nigeria has continued to take a toll on many families. Read more »

Nigeria: Nabeeha Trends As Police Unveil 'Murderer's' Identity

Nabeeha, a 400-level student of Biological Science at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria,who was abducted and killed by her kidnappers, trended on Twitter (X) after police… Read more »

Nigeria: How Guard Mistakenly Killed U.S. Professor in Osun

Tragedy struck in Ejigbo, Osun State, at the weekend when Richard Adeoriokin, a United States Professor and politician, was shot dead by a local security guard. Read more »

Nigeria: Procurement Act - Don't Succumb to World Bank's Blackmail, Govt Warned

The Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development (NEFGAD) has faulted a World Bank recommendation on the draft Public Procurement Bill 2023. Read more »