Nigeria: Govt Hails Team Nigeria's Performance At African Games

Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian CSOs Ask ICC to Investigate Crimes Committed By Terrorists, Security Operatives

"We urge ICC Prosecutor, Mr Karim Khan, to open full investigations into allegations of massive atrocity crimes perpetrated by criminal gangs, terrorists, and law enforcement and… Read more »

Nigeria: Detained Binance Executive Escapes From Custody in Nigeria

Mr Anjarwalla escaped a day after the Nigerian government slammed a four-count criminal charge on him, Tigran Gambaryan and Binance. Read more »

Nigeria: The Delta Massacre of Soldiers and Quest for Justice

Ironically, it is the Nigerian state that fostered it through its acts of omission or commission. Read more »

Nigeria: Actor Amaechi Muonagor Dies At 62

The late actor suffered a stroke and sought financial support from his fans in November 2023. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Seeks Joint West Africa Regional Protection of Undersea Cables

"By ensuring the security of these vital assets, we can attract more investment, spur economic growth, and enhance our competitiveness on the global stage." Read more »

Nigeria: How 137 Kaduna School Students Were Rescued - Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters says justice awaits the abductors of tha Kaduna students. Read more »

Nigeria: Death Toll Rises in Niger Attack, Residents Say 66 People Buried

Thursday's attack was the deadliest since bandits began attacking the area years ago. Read more »

Nigeria: I'll Dedicate My Birthday to Nation Building, No Celebrations - Tinubu

"There should be no form of birthday event and placing of birthday goodwill advertorial messages in newspapers. Goodwill messages should not be placed on radio and television… Read more »

Senegal: Senegalese Go to Polls Amid Large Turnout of Women Voters

Election in Senegal is underway. A large proportion of voters are women who arrived in groups. Read more »

West Africa: Senegal Election Too Close to Call As Police Identify Threats to Poll

The police in Senegal say it is deploying 10,000 personnel across 6,341 polling stations for Sunday's election Read more »

Nigeria: Firstnews Mgt, Staff Go Spiritual, Seek Divine Intervention for Missing Editor

"Our request is a simple one: God, please bring Segun Olatunji back home safely to his family from the hand of abductors." Read more »

Nigeria: Investigation - Beautiful Infrastructure but Poor Staffing, Lack of Drugs Hinder Phc Services in Borno Communities

Though the infrastructural upgrade across PHCs in Borno State communities are noticeable, poor staffing, lack of drugs, among other necessities have continued to hinder smooth… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Five Terrorists, Rescue 78 Hostages in North-East

The army said the troops have continued to maintain momentum in the ongoing Operations Desert Sanity III to rid the North-east of terrorists and insurgents. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Why British Investor's Bid to Buy Pz Cussons Nigeria Fell Apart

PZ Cussons (Holdings) UK set out on 4 September 2023 to purchase other stockholders' shares numbering 1.06 billion at N21 per unit. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo 2024 - Jegede Drops Governorship Ambition Over Zoning

Mr Jegede said that although the constitution of the PDP is silent on zoning, he would rather respect the decision of the party leadership to zone the ticket to Ondo South. Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria - Four Children Dead, 28 Hospitalised in Kano

Kano State according to data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) tops the diphtheria disease charts in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Legendary Highlife Singer Kabaka Is Dead

Kabaka's management, Derda Promotions, broke the news on Friday. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill 21 People, Abduct Many in Niger Community

Residents say the bandits arrived at the village Thursday afternoon when the community market was in full swing Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Denied Consecutive Gold Finishes in Women's Football

Ghana defeated Nigeria's U-20 team in the final, denying the team a second consecutive African Games gold medal after their last triumph in 2019 Read more »

Nigeria: 'Don't Shield Killers of Military Personnel,' Delta Governor Warns Traditional Rulers

Suspected residents of the Okuoma Community on 14 March ambushed and murdered 17 military personnel in the community, including a commander (a lieutenant colonel), two majors, one… Read more »

Nigeria: Killers of Nigerian Soldiers Must Face Justice, Tinubu Tells Lawmakers

"Our armed forces are working hard, and we will not allow attackers to undermine the integrity and value of our armed forces." Read more »

Nigeria: Police Kill Five, Rescue Kidnap Victim in Ogun

"The kidnappers engaged our anti-kidnapping squad in a fierce gun battle during which five of them, out of about eight, were neutralised," the Police chief said. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov. Otti Signs Into Law Bill Cancelling Pension for Ex-Abia Governors, Deputies

In a speech after assenting to the law in Nvosi, Mr Otti described the new law as part of the efforts made to promote good governance and stewardship in Abia. Read more »

Nigeria: Nearly $200 Million Invested in Food Security in Nigeria - U.S. Embassy

The official noted that they have also provided modest grants to 33 private-sector companies to leverage over $150 million in private-sector development, generate $306 million in… Read more »