Nigeria/Tunisia: Afcon 2025 - Osimhen, Lookman Score As Nigeria Beat Tunisia in Five-Goal Thriller

Victor Osimhen opened the scoring just before half-time to end his goal drought at the tournament. Read more »

Nigeria: What We Know About Terrorists Operating in Sokoto

While ISIS affiliates are more active in the North-east, their presence in the North-west continues to be a subject of debate among jihadi experts. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria in 2025 - Reform, Rupture, and the Balance of Democratic Forces, By Toyin Falola

May 2026 be a better year! Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Army Chief Visits Sultan of Sokoto After U.S. Missile Strikes

Mr Shaibu's visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar, followed a series of precision airstrikes conducted by U.S. forces targeting several terrorist locations within Sokoto… Read more »

Nigeria: Seven People Killed in Zamfara Bomb Explosion

The Magami-Dansadau road is considered one of the most dangerous highways in Zamfara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Actress Allwell Ademola Is Dead

She was popular for her role as 'Mama Kate' in the 2018 film 'Ile Wa'. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Deploys Forest Guards As Kidnappings, Bandit Attacks Spread Across Rural Communities

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the forest guards initiative would deny terrorists and kidnappers safe haven in Kwara's forests. Read more »

Nigeria: FG Details Overnight Precision Strikes On Isis Cells in Sokoto

The sites were described as assembly and staging grounds used by foreign ISIS elements working with local affiliates. Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Backs U.S. Strikes Against Militants, But Says They Were to Protect People of All Faiths

The United States carried out air and naval strikes on Islamic State-linked targets in northwestern Nigeria. Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2025 Best XI - Standout Performers After First Round of Games

Across six host cities and nine stadiums, players have stepped up in crucial moments earning Men of the Match honours, shaping results and giving fans early markers of who could… Read more »

Nigeria: Suspected Explosives Hit Two Locations in Kwara

The objects were discovered on Thursday night after residents heard a loud thud, prompting fears of a possible explosion. Read more »

Nigeria: No Civilian Casualties Recorded So Far From U.S. Strike - Sokoto Govt

The state government in a statement says the operations targeted terrorist strongholds within the Tangaza Local Government Area. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Reps Repealed, Re-Enacted 2024, 2025 Budgets - Deputy Spokesperson

Mr Agbese noted that adopting a single budget after March 2026 would allow the Executive to manage cash flow more efficiently and ensure the timely release of funds for projects. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Explains Role in U.S. Air Strikes Targeting Terrorists

"The strikes followed credible intelligence and careful operational planning aimed at degrading the operational capabilities of the terrorists while minimising collateral damage." Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Airstrike in Sokoto Definitely Hit Terrorists - Council Chair

The precision airstrike conducted has targeted key terrorist transit routes along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border in Sokoto State. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Approved U.S. Airstrikes On Terrorists in Sokoto but Gave Conditions - Foreign Minister

"It was Nigeria that provided intelligence for the US strike in Nigeria," the minister said. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Africom Says Many Terrorists Killed in Sokoto Bombing

In a statement posted on its website, AFRICOM said the 25 December operation was in coordination with Nigerian authorities. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Security Forces Foil Christmas Day Attacks in Benue, Plateau

Officials narrate how the abductions were foiled in the two states. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Bombed in Sokoto, Zamfara in Nigeria-U.S. Joint Operation

The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the operation, describing it as part of a counter-terrorism cooperation with the US. Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2025 Day 4 Roundup - Zidane Watches Algeria Cruise As Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon Secure Vital Wins

In Casablanca, Burkina Faso produced the most dramatic moment of the day, scoring twice deep into stoppage time to overturn Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in Group E. Read more »

Nigeria: Catholic Church Confirms All Pupils, Staff Abducted From Niger School Have Regained Freedom

"The final reconciliation confirms that 230 pupils and staff members were abducted during the attack on St. Mary's School, Papiri..." Read more »

Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Remains Tinubu's Chief of Staff - Presidency

Hakeem Muri-Okunola has not replaced Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff. Read more »

Tanzania/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - 5 Takeaways From Nigeria's Win Against Tanzania

For a side that arrived in Morocco burdened with expectation, this was meant to be a statement. Instead, it became a reminder that at the Africa Cup of Nations, control is never… Read more »

Nigeria: NBA Urges Probe Into Controversial Tax Reform Laws

NBA cited serious concerns over the integrity, transparency, and credibility of Nigeria's legislative process. Read more »

Tunisia/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 Day 3 Roundup - Tunisia Fly Higher Than Super Eagles As Senegal Seal Biggest Win

While Nigeria were made to dig deep against Tanzania, Tunisia delivered one of the most controlled performances of the tournament's opening days Read more »