Nigeria: Breaking - Worsening Economy: NLC, TUC Talk Tough, Issue Fresh Ultimatum

In its statement, the NLC said it was concerned about the "non-implementation of the 16-point agreement reached with the Federal Government on October 2, 2023." Read more »

Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Super Eagles Fully Focused On Sunday's Final - Chukwueze

Chukwueze revealed the Eagles have put together a winning strategy, and they were training hard to ensure they implemented it on the pitch. Read more »

West Africa: Coalition Rejects Longer Term for President Sall, Condemns Harassment of Opposition

WADEMOS, a coalition of 47 organisations, said it "opposes the decision by the Senegalese parliament to postpone the elections until December 15, 2024." Read more »

Africa: Nwabali Gets Cake As Peseiro Proves Mettle

With his two penalty saves, Nwabali proved that the Eagles have finally found a goaltender that can be relied upon. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Rescue 18 Female Kidnap Victims, Hand Them Over to Katsina Govt

The rescued victims, all female, were kidnapped at different times from Karaduwa, Sayaya, Dangani and Wawar-Kaza communities of Matazu, Musawa and Kankara Local Government Areas. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Ivorians Hold Onto Hope of Hosts-to-Win Ambition at Afcon

After almost missing out from Group A, the Elephants have booked a final date against Nigeria Read more »

Senegal: The Evil of Macky Sall's Civilian Coup in Senegal, By Toyin Falola

Senegal does not need Sall. Its people must get rid of him. How many people can he put in prison? How many can he kill? My Senegalese citizens, don't be afraid of this monste Read more »

Nigeria: What Is Driving Nigeria's Stock Market Boom?

The all-share index, which indicates the general market movement of stocks on the NGX, has hit several record levels since the middle of last year. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Stuns South Africa - Super Eagles Zoom Into 2024 Afcon Final

Two penalty goals sent this encounter into penalties, where South Africa-based Nigerian goalkeeper Nwabali made two saves to send Nigeria into Sunday's final. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Nigerian Clerics Faking Prophecies, Miracles - Catholic Priest Mbaka

Mr Mbaka accused clerics who make fake prophecies and miracles of seeking money and fame. Read more »

Nigeria: Freed Ekiti Pupils Stable, to Be Discharged This Week - Official

The students and their teachers were brought to the hospital from Emure Ekiti by Mr Filani and some ministry officials, following Governor Biodun Oyebanji's directive shortly after… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Committee Demands Details of N100 Billion Gas Project Fund

The compressed gas initiative was introduced after the government abolished petrol subsidy which led to over 200 per cent increase in petrol prices Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Opposes President Sall, Demands Return to Electoral Calendar

Senegal's parliament on Tuesday voted to delay the presidential election to 15 December. Read more »

Nigeria: Protest Rattles Tinubu Administration, Orders Given On Food Prices

"The government is very concerned about what Nigerians are going through, especially what happened in Minna yesterday. Read more »

Nigeria/South Africa: Head-to-Head Record For Eagles, Bafana As Rivalry Renews in Bouake

Both teams began the tournament shakily but have steadily improved, with both recording clean sheets in their last four matches Read more »

Nigeria: Tiktok Creator Awards - Asake, Adekunle Gold, Ola of Lagos, Others Bag Nominations

TikTok says the awards are a tribute to the individuals shaping the cultural and digital landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa, setting new cultural trends, and influencing social… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Release Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Nigerian University

The deputy vice-chancellor was abducted on 26 January from a petrol station where he drove in to refuel his car. Read more »

Africa: Players to Watch in Nigeria Vs South Africa Match

The battle for space in the final thirds will be crucial to determining who wins a final ticket when Nigeria confronts South Africa in Bouake on Wednesday Read more »

Senegal: New Bill Extends Sall's Tenure as President

The parliament of Senegal's adopted bill also extends Mr Sall's tenure which was due to end on 2 April until a new election. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Residents Bemoan High Cost, Scarcity of Drinking Water

The Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, last November, inaugurated water schemes in Enugu, and declared an end to water scarcity in the state. Read more »

South Africa: Grammys - About South Africa's Tyla, Who Defeated Davido, Burna Boy

Many Nigerians are wondering who is this South African singer who edged out Nigerian superstars at the Grammy. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Officials Paid Billions of Naira into Private Accounts in 6 Years

Chapter Seven, Section 713 of Nigeria's Financial Regulations 2009 states that "Personal money shall in no circumstances be paid into a government bank account, nor shall any… Read more »

Nigeria: Bonga Oil Spill - Niger Delta Communities Protest in Abuja Over $3.6bn Shell Award

Some members of the Niger Delta communities affected by the 2011 Bonga oil spill staged a protest at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, demanding the enforcement of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Lawal Says Zamfara's Economy Is Mainly Agrarian As He Distributes Agric Inputs in Six More LGAs

Speaking during distribution of the inputs in Kauran Namoda, Mr Lawal expressed confidence that the recently inaugurated Askarawan Zamfara ( Zamfara Community Protection Guards)… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Assembly Fire - Court Rejects Bail Applications of Suspected Arsonists

The court gave reason for refusing to grant bail to alleged arsonists charged with setting Rivers State House of Assembly on fire last year. Read more »