Nigeria: Agriculture Ministry Pledges to Boost Food Security With 2000 Tractors Annually

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has said the production of 2,000 tractors in-country yearly would enhance food production, create jobs for Nigerian… Read more »

Liberia: George Weah Loses Presidential Election - Joseph Boakai Wins

George Weah concedes defeat, saying democracy has won in his troubled West African country. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands Emefiele in Prison, Adjourns Hearing of Bail Application

The judge adjourned the hearing of Mr Emefiele's bail application after the former CBN chief entered a not-guilty plea to six counts of corruption on Friday. Read more »

Nigeria: Ten Doctors Kidnapped Within Two Months in Enugu

The association, among other suggestions, called for adequate funding of security and the deployment of modern technology to fight crimes in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: How We're Using 'Snips' to Promote Nutritious Food Production in Nigeria - GAIN

Farmers captured under the project are trained on best agronomic practices, exposed to high-yielding biofortified seeds, financial support and effective marketing strategy among… Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Upholds Kano Tribunal Judgement, Sacks Governor Yusuf

The Court of Appeal nullified Abba Yusuf as governor of Kano State after disqualifying him from the governorship race. Read more »

Nigeria: A Pained and Deeply Strained Valediction - Is This Atiku's Last Stand?

There should be absolutely no question of Atiku Abubakar running for the Nigerian presidency in 2027. Instead, to prove what he told Arise TV last year about his "desire to unify… Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe, Wants More Women Recruited Into Security Agencies

Mrs Kingibe said including women in all spheres of governance would guarantee their inclusion politically and security-wise. Read more »

Africa: We're Keen to Get Africa's Support Against Russia - Ukraine's Foreign Minister

He cited the difficulty with getting African countries to support Ukraine-related resolutions at the United Nations compared to European countries. Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Delivers Judgement On Kano Governorship Election (Live Updates)

The Court of Appeal is set to deliver judgement on the appeal filed by Governor Abba Yusuf of the NNPP against the verdict of the lower election tribunal which had nullified his… Read more »

Nigeria: APC, NNPP Hopeful As Appeal Court Rules On Kano Governorship Election Today

The Appeal Court will rule on validity of the judgement of the election tribunal which adjudged the APC winner of the 18 March election. Read more »

Nigeria: Revamping the National Currency - a Pipe Dream or Achievable Hope?

The first point we would like to stress here is that the exchange rate of a nation's currency cannot be legislated. Read more »

Nigeria: NJC Receives 22 Nominees' List for 11 Supreme Court Judges' Openings

The NJC is expected to pick 11 deserving candidates from the list and forward same to President Bola Tinubu, who shall appoint them to the Supreme Court bench, although, subject to… Read more »

Nigeria/Lesotho: How We Forced Super Eagles to a Draw - Lesotho Coach

Despite being ranked 113 places behind the Super Eagles, the Crocodiles of Lesotho earned a momentous point in Uyo on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Neutralise Six Terrorists, Recover Arms, Motorcycles in Kaduna

Brinin Gwari is one of the most vulnerable areas to terrorist attacks. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Can't Rely On Borrowing to Fund 2024 Budget - Finance Minister

Mr Edun said the best way Nigeria could fund its budget was to spend more money on infrastructure to generate more revenue. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Asks Nigerians to Demand Accountability From Elected Representatives

The group said political and social insecurity in the country should be a matter of national emergency that should interest everyone. Read more »

Nigeria: Air Peace Chairman Speaks On Nigerians' Visa Ordeal in Saudi Arabia

The Sunday incident occurred barely two weeks after Air Peace launched a direct flight to Saudi Arabia. Read more »

Liberia: LiberiaDecides2023 - Boakai Leads Weah As NEC Continues Result Announcement

Mr Boakai's vote represents 50.58 per cent of votes counted so far. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Please Send Me Financial Support', Hanks Anuku Pleads

Hanks Anuku has recently been making headlines for concerns about his mental health and is often seen disheveled and wandering the streets. Read more »

Nigeria: Jubilation As Electricity Company Restores Power in Imo After Two Weeks Blackout

The blackout followed the nationwide strike by organised labour. Read more »

Nigeria: Guinness World Records Holder Jaan Roose Walks On Rope in Lagos

Suspended on a rope, he navigates train tracks and bridges, turning Lagos State into his own awe-inspiring playground. Read more »

Nigeria: Road Traffic Victims Day - Lagos Records 128 Deaths in 10 Months - FRSC

The FRSC said this at a news conference organised to mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Read more »

Nigeria: Saudi Arabia Speaks On Mass Cancellation of Nigerians' Visas At Entry Point

The Nigerian passengers were deported at the point of entry in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Governorship Poll - Sanwo-Olu Rejoices Over Appeal Court Victory

The Court of Appeal on Wednesday dismissed the appeals brought against the re-election of Mr Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the… Read more »