January 24
Ghana: Ghana Sack Coach Hughton After Elimination From Afcon
Hughton won just four of his 13 matches in charge of the Black Stars and was under pressure even before AFCON began Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Fuji Musician Kollington Ayinla Speaks On Near-Death Experience
"It is only God that can save a person, but they tried for me because I could have died, but due to their efforts, I was saved." Read more »
Nigeria: American Businesses Eager to Invest in Nigeria but... - U.S. Secretary of State
"American entrepreneurs and American companies are eager to partner with and invest in Nigeria's economy, particularly in the tech sector...," he said. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Afcon 2023 - Hosts Cote d'Ivoire Fire Coach After 4-0 Hammering
The move by the AFCON hosts comes on the heels of a similar decision by the Ghana Football Federation Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Travels to France
The trip will be President Tinubu's second to France since he assumed office in May 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Yul Edochie Unveils Church, Gets Endorsement From Popular Pastor
Several Nollywood actors have embraced pulpit duties despite the diverse and sometimes unconventional characters they portrayed on screen; Yul has just joined the list. Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: UN Asks Nigeria to End Death Penalty, Rights Violations
The calls on Nigeria to abolish the death penalty were made on Tuesday at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Nigeria in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, On African Tour
Mr Blinken begins his fourth African trip this week, with visits to Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Analysis - Blinken's Visits and U.S.'s Crucial Role in Angola, DRC
To bolster alliances and nurture stability, Secretary Blinken's Angola visit aims to chart a course for a US-DRC diplomatic renaissance. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Chevron Executives, Hails Company's Ongoing $1.4bn Drilling Project With NNPC
President Tinubu said the federal government's interventions in the oil and gas sector will safeguard and enhance the value of investments. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Restrain Fubara From Presenting Fresh Budget
A lawyer to one of the claimants expressed disappointment with the judge's decision. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Judges Who Have Been Holding Online Court Proceedings for Two Years Protest
Lawyers have protested against the practice. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Rehabilitate Rescued Abuja Kidnapped Victims - Minister
"The ministry will closely monitor their recovery and will be there for them immediately they leave this facility and commence full rehabilitation, which includes the engagement of… Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - in 'Official Interview', Naira Marley Tells His Story, Maintains Innocence
Naira Marley was arrested in connection to Mohbad's death on 3 October 2023 and spent about 44 days in custody. Read more »
Nigeria: Tuggar Welcomes Blinken, Holds Bilateral Talks On Security Cooperation
Mr Tuggar later held talks with Mr Blinken with a focus on deepening democracy in the West African subregion, strengthening trade relations and security cooperation. Read more »
Nigeria: More Confusion in Plateau Assembly As Speaker Recognises Only Eight Lawmakers
"I have a court injunction to recognise only 8 members," the Plateau speaker said. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Committed to Addressing Concerns of South-South Region - Tinubu Tells Traditional Rulers
President Tinubu said his administration is working to revive the economy from the damage of several years. Read more »
Nigeria: How Social Media Is Breeding Violent Conflict in Nigeria
In Nigeria, what used to be a platform for healthy banter and exchange of ideas, X (former Twitter), has degenerated to a platform for spreading hate and ethnic dog whistling. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Finally Releases Copies of Judgment On Nnamdi Kanu
The IPOB leader, detained by the State Security Service, is awaiting the resumption of his terrorism trial in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Plot to Assassinate Benue Speaker
Police said one of the suspects, a local government chairman, contracted a militia with the sinister intention of eliminating the speaker, Aondona Dajoh. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Fight Corruption According to Law - ICPC Chair
The ICPC chair said his agency would continue to live above board and run a responsible organisation. Read more »
Nigeria: CCB Begins Verification of Public Officers' Assets
The CCB's verification exercise is aimed at confirming the genuineness of assets declared by political office holders and other senior civil servants on assumption of office. Read more »
Nigeria: How to Detect Fake Wine - Wine Dealer
"Those who produce fake drinks, most often use methanol which is used to produce methylated spirits of which they write on the body it's for external use only. Methanol is very… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Super Eagles to Face Indomitable Lions in Round of 16
It was Cameroon that denied Nigeria the AFCON trophy the last time Cote D'Ivoire hosted the Africa Cup of Nations 30 years ago Read more »
Nigeria: Police Parade Officers Allegedly Involved in Abduction, Extortion of $3000
The police said they have recovered the $3000 from officers and returned it to the victims Read more »