West Africa: Ecowas Reacts to Postponement of Senegal's Presidential Election

Critics have, however, raised concerns about the decision considering President Sall's recent history where he sought to amend the Senegalese constitution so he could extend his… Read more »

Africa: Afcon - Williams Is Hero As South Africa Book Semifinal Place Against Nigeria

South Africa captain Williams was the hero, as he saved four of the five penalties to snag their first semifinal place in 24 years. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Re-Run - I'm Confident of Victory - PDP Candidate

The PDP candidate spoke after voting at the Edo Ward 1, Polling Unit 12, said this in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State. Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba By-Election - APC Candidate Decries Voter Apathy, Gives Reason

The APC candidate gives reason for voter apathy experienced during the re-run election in Taraba State on Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Onsa 'Bans' NSCDC, Immigration, Prison Service From Wearing Camouflage Uniforms

Mr Ribadu urged the interior minister to take necessary steps and place stringent measures to ensure that the ban on camouflage uniforms is upheld. Read more »

Nigeria: Electoral Body Suspends By-Elections in 3 States

INEC gave reasons for suspending the re-reun elections in the polling units in the three states. Read more »

Nigeria: Re-Run - Oyo Rec Commends Voters, Hails Voting Process

The Oyo State REC says Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) deployed for the exercise performed well during the rerun election. Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Begins Prosecution of Lawyer for Alleged Abuse of House Help

The lawyer was said to have used a broken bottle, knife and electric iron to "brutalise" the child. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Re-Run - Elections Start Peacefully in Kura, Others

INEC officials were seen at polling units as early as 7:30 a.m., with registrations and voting starting simultaneously at 8 a.m. at different polling units. Read more »

Nigeria: Explosion - Uzodinma Orders Security Agencies to End Illegal Oil Bunkering in Imo

Five vandals were killed during a pipeline explosion on Tuesday in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - NAHCON Increases Hajj Fare Amidst Naira Crash

The commission initially announced N4.5 million as the fare for the 2024 Hajj but the fee has now been increased to N4.6 million for northern pilgrims and N4.8 million for pilgrims… Read more »

Nigeria: For the Record - Court Judgment Nullifying Uniuyo's Termination of Inih Ebong's Appointment As Lecturer

The lecturer, for over two decades, has been involved in a legal battle against the University of Uyo for the unlawful termination of his teaching appointment in 2002. Read more »

Nigeria: By-Election - Thugs Hijack Ballot Box At Minister's Constituency in Ondo, INEC Reacts

The Akoko North East/Akoko North-West Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives became vacant following the resignation of the former member representing the… Read more »

Nigeria: Cross River Re-Run - Long Queues of Voters Seen At Polling Units

The re-run , which commenced at about 9 a.m., saw a large presence of security operatives deployed to ensure peaceful conduct of the process in Calabar, the Cross River State… Read more »

Nigeria: Cfao, Sanofi Expand Collaboration for Drug Distribution in Nigeria

In 2023, at least five multinationals ceased operations in Nigeria, including the British multinational drugmaker and biotechnology company GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK). Read more »

Nigeria: No Plans to Convert $30bn Domiciliary Deposits to Naira - CBN

Describing these allegations as completely false, the CBN asserts that the intention behind such reports is to instigate panic within the foreign exchange market Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Abduct Bride, 52 Other Women, Kill Three Vigilantes in Katsina

The women were going to Unguwar Murjiya from Sabuwa when the terrorists struck. Read more »

Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Casts Vote, Assures End to Insecurity

Speaking with journalists after casting his vote, Mr Gbajabiamila assured that President Tinubu remains committed to solving the lingering issue of insecurity in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Bye-Election - Sdp Candidate Stepped Down Voluntarily - Can

CAN says Mr Jabayang voluntarily stepped down a few hours to the alection after meeting with Governor Agbo Kefas. Read more »

Nigeria: Re-Run - Large Turnout of Women Voters Recorded in Bauchi

Voting commenced early in most polling centres with large turnout of women in the re-run for some Bauchi State House Assembly constituencies. Read more »

Nigeria: Album Review - Timi Dakolo's 'The Chorus Leader' Strikes Balance Between Love, Societal Commentary

Timi Dakolo's recent offering, The Chorus Leader, is his third album in 13 years. Read more »

Nigeria: Yobe By-Election Records Massive Voter Turnout

A Yobe State commissioner describes the turnout for the senatorial re-rerun election as impressive. Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Re-Run - 94-Year-Old Votes, Speaks On Electoral Process

The 94-year-old reaffirmed his support for the electoral process after voting in Nnewi, Anambra State during the re-run election on Saturday. Read more »

Angola/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Angola Coach Blames Fatigue for Loss Against Super Eagles

Goncalves recognised the quality of Nigeria but pointed out that additional factors played in favour of the Super Eagles Read more »

Nigeria: Re-Run - INEC Rec Advises Political Parties to Accept Results

The INEC REC gave the advice during the re-run at Yauri in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Saturday. Read more »