Africa: World Cancer Day 2024 - WHO Releases Frightening Statistics

In Nigeria, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has advocated increased awareness campaigns against cancer. Read more »

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 »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Made Suspicious N12 Billion Payments, Unauthorised Sale of Assets - Audit Report

Highlights of the issues raised concerning the transactions totalling N12.335 billion in the 2020 audit report include - payments for contracts without budgetary provisions,… 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: Nigerian Govt Clarifies New Policy On Teachers' Registration Certificates

Mr Josiah said the claims made by NANS are untrue and that the new policy has been misinterpreted. Read more »

Africa: Afcon2023 - South Africa's Coach Speaks On Semi-Final Clash With Nigeria

He also noted that not many people in South Africa believed in the team. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Suspends Electoral Officer in Plateau Over Missing Ballot Papers

INEC on Saturday rescheduled the election in 16 polling units of Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency following the discovery that some ballot papers were missing. Read more »

Nigeria/South Africa: Afcon 2023 - Eagles Move to Bouake On Tuesday Ahead of Bafana Clash

Interestingly, when Cote d'Ivoire hosted their only previous Africa Cup of Nations finals in 1984, Nigeria played their semi-final match against Egypt in Bouake. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Wins Kebbi Federal Constituency Election

"The election was contested and Rabiu Garba-Kamba of APC having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner." Read more »

Nigeria: Rerun Election - APC Defeats PDP, LP in Benue Constituency

The Benue constituency has six council wards namely Mbabai, Mbadwem, Mbawa, Nyiev, Uvir and Mbayev Yandev. Read more »

Nigeria: Rerun Legislative Election - NNPP Wins Two Assembly Seats in Kano

The process of the rerun election at the third constituency in Kunchi/Tsanyawa was cancelled by INEC due to disruptions. Read more »

Nigeria: Rerun Legislative Elections - PDP Wins in Bauchi, Sokoto, Adamawa, APC Wins in Kaduna

"Barnabas Haruna of the APC, having satisfied the requirement of the law by scoring the highest votes, is hereby declared the winner," INEC said of the Kauru election in Kaduna. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Deceased Namibian President

"President Tinubu mourns the painful loss of this veteran in the struggle for democracy; a proponent of good governance, and an advocate of economic, social, and political… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Odegbami Predicts Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire Final

Before the 34th edition in Cote d'Ivoire, the one named 'The Mathematical' had told everyone who cared to listen that Nigeria would win AFCON 2023. Read more »

Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Afcon 2023 - Simon Reveals 'Special Demand' in African Football

Moses has shone in Cote d'Ivoire and has two Man-of-the-Match awards Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Odegbami Receives Special Recognition for Promoting Nigeria

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) awarded him the prestigious "Man of the Week" title for his unwavering patriotism and dedication to Nigeria Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa Rerun - APC Wins Keana to Secure Majority in Assembly

The Court of Appeal in Abuja had in November 2023, declared the 18 March 2023 state assembly election in the Keana constituency inconclusive. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Defeats APC to Win Jigawa Rerun Election

The Court of Appeal had in November 2023, declared the 18 March 2023 Birninkudu/Buji Federal Constituency election inconclusive. Read more »

Nigeria: New FCT Police Commissioner Orders Personnel to Fight Kidnappers in Their Den

The police boss also directed tactical units of the Command to clamp down on all vehicles without number plates. 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: Yobe By-Election Records Massive Voter Turnout

A Yobe State commissioner describes the turnout for the senatorial re-rerun election as impressive. 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: Lagos Landfills - Mountains of Trash Pose Threat to Humans, Environment

Despite efforts by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), a significant portion of waste remains uncollected, cluttering sidewalks, open spaces, and waterways. 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: 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 »