Africa: Afcon 2023 Review - Heavyweights Knocked Down, North Africans Feel Heat As Nsue Leads Scorers' Chart

Heavyweights were demystified, and a surety is that at least three teams ranked outside the top 10 will be in the quarterfinals. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Wike Asks Area Councils to Set Up Vigilante Groups in Abuja

"We have instructed all the area councils to set up vigilante units and we believe that those vigilantes will not be the ones perpetrating the crime. Therefore, they must be… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Service Commission Promotes 1,897 Officers, Names New DIG

The promotions were approved at a meeting of the commission presided over by its Chairman, Solomon Arase, former inspector general of police. Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2023 - CAF Hammer Falls On Morocco, DR Congo

Following its investigation, the Disciplinary Board found both Morocco, DR Congo football federations, and Morocco's coach guilty Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Afcon 2023 - Wild Jubilations in Abidjan As Cote d'Ivoire Sneak Into Round of 16

Emerse Faé, a former Ivorian midfielder will lead the Elephants in the knockout stages as they now have another chance to continue their fight for a third AFCON title. Read more »

Nigeria: Attacks Continue in Plateau Community Despite Curfew

Caleb Mutfwang, the state governor, imposed the curfew after fatal violence occurred in the local council on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Explains Movement of FAAN, CBN Dept to Lagos, Refutes Plan to Move Nigeria's Capital

The status of Abuja as the Federal Capital has come to stay. It is backed by law. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Lawal Calls for Synergy Among Fellow Northern Nigeria Governors

Mr Lawal made the call on Wednesday during the opening of a two-day roundtable discussion on insecurity in the North organised by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) at the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Youth Ready to Learn, Compete Globally - Tinubu

President Tinubu said his administration will strongly support public-private partnerships aimed at creating dignified work and employment opportunities for Nigerian youth. Read more »

Nigeria: Education Key to Building Lasting Peace, Says Nigeria's First Lady

Mrs Tinubu said building a more peaceful future rests on the nation's commitment to pursuing quality education. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Stock Index Crosses Record 100,000 Points As Big Gains Continue

The index has returned 31.9 per cent since the start of the year. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Abandons Work, Secretly Attends Multi-Billion Naira Party in Grenada

Mr Sanwo-Olu and other participants alternated between Calivigny Island and Silversand Grenada, an exotic five-year-old seven-star luxury resort located in Grand Anse beach. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Investigating Video Featuring Nigerians Claiming to Belong to LGBTQ Community

It is illegal in Nigeria to engage in homosexual relationships. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Charges Ex-Governor With Stealing N4 Billion From Anamnbra Security Vote

The money laundering charges detailed how Mr Obiano allegedly used none companies to steal over N4 billion from the Anambra State Government Security Vote Account. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Aiyedatiwa Dissolves Cabinet

All the affected officials are directed to hand over all government properties in their possession, the governor's spokesman said. Read more »

Nigeria: Soludo Reinstates Monarch Suspended for Conferring Chieftaincy Title On Senator

The reinstatement came days after many groups and individuals criticised the governor for suspending the monarch. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Bring My Misery to End,' Victimised Nigerian Lecturer Begs University Authorities

The University of Uyo had, last year, filed yet another appeal at the Court of Appeal, Calabar, against the judgement of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria which ordered the… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Politician Remanded Over Speculated Planned Reinstatement of Sanusi As Emir

Mr Mustapha says Kano would be made ungovernable if the new NNPP administration tampers with its existing emirate structure. Read more »

Nigeria: What Nigeria Must Do to Address Insecurity, Economic Challenges - U.S.

"The United States is determined to be and remain a strong security partner for Nigeria," he said. Read more »

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 »