Nigeria: Ireland 0-0 Nigeria (Player Ratings) - Payne Shines As Super Falcons Soar Into Round of 16

Overall, the Super Falcons displayed an above-average performance, particularly in the second half Read more »

Niger: Niger Coup - Apologists Attack French Embassy, Detained President Bazoum Meets Chad Leader

The coup in Niger has seen many Nigeriens hit the streets chanting "Down with France" as they wave Russia's flag. Read more »

Nigeria: Ireland Vs Nigeria (Live Updates) - Super Falcons Look to Extend Unbeaten Streak

Against all odds, nine-time African champions Nigeria have defied expectations in Group B, emerging as the leaders heading into the last group match Read more »

Nigeria: Live Updates - Ireland Vs Nigeria: Super Falcons Look to Extend Unbeaten Streak to Six

Against all odds, nine-time African champions Nigeria have defied expectations in Group B, emerging as the leaders heading into the last group match Read more »

Nigeria: FIFA Women's World Cup - Nigeria Vs Rep of Ireland: Waldrum Risks Losing Players for Second Round

Waldrum is expected to field almost the same starting 11 that defeated Australia against the Irish, who have nothing to play for Read more »

Nigeria: Adamawa Govt Imposes 24-Hour State Curfew After Looting

The looters ransacked government and private food storages and warehouses. Read more »

West Africa: Niger Coup - ECOWAS Gives Ultimatum for Return to Normalcy, Threatens Force

"... in the event the authorities demands are not met within one week, take all measures necessary to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Niger such measures may… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Ministerial List Continues Trend of Nigerian Presidents Failing to Attain 35% Affirmative Action

The presentation of women in President Tinubu's list is 25 per cent, 10 percentage points short of his promised 35 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator to Probe Central Bank

The appointment is with immediate effect and Mr Obazee is to report directly to the President. Read more »

Nigeria: Transcorp Posts Higher Half-Year Profit On Big Boost in Energy Business

Sales accelerated to N82.1 billion from N62.9 billion following sharp rises in income from energy business Keywords/p Read more »

Nigeria: SSS Releases Nnamdi Kanu for Visit to His Doctors

The development followed a court order which said that the Nigerian Constitution entitles the detained IPOP leader to have access to his personal physicians. Read more »

Nigeria: Another Lawyer Confirms Nnamdi Kanu Declared End to Sit-At-Home in South-East

Simon Ekpa, who leads a faction of IPOB, has been declaring sit-at-home in the region, which he said was mainly to demand the release of Mr Kanu. Read more »

Nigeria: Osun Govt Bans Traditional Ruler From Land Transactions

The monarch was handed the ban on Wednesday following complaints of his perpetration of land grabbing and intimidation by residents. Read more »

West Africa: Niger Coup: What Options Are Available to Tinubu, Ecowas?

On Sunday, leaders of ECOWAS will convene in Abuja for a special session at the request of Mr Tinubu to discuss the recent coup in Niger. Read more »

Nigeria: MTN Nigeria's Half-Year Profit Weakens 29%

Finance costs jumped 161.8 per cent to N237.6 billion on the back of a dramatic spike in net foreign exchange loss Read more »

Nigeria: 'How Gunmen Abducted Me,' Anambra Native Doctor Speak After Release

The native doctor said he witnessed his abductors kill several people. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Coup - Kamala Harris, Guterres, in Separate Telephone Calls With Tinubu, Back Nigeria

The US Vice President also commends President Tinubu on reform initiatives. Read more »

Nigeria: Profiles of President Tinubu's 28 Ministerial Nominees

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday forwarded a list of 28 ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Read more »

Nigeria: Doctors' Strike Disrupts Activities in Abuja, Lagos Hospitals

The strike commenced following the failure of the government to meet the doctors' demands at the expiration of a two-week ultimatum earlier declared by their union- NARD. Read more »

Nigeria: World Hepatitis Day 2023 - Despite Vaccine Availability, Disease Remains Threat in Nigeria

Of the five strains of hepatitis, B and C have been described as global public health threats and the world's most common causes of liver infection. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Some Nollywood Veterans Are Impoverished in Old Age - Segun Arinze

Concerned about the numerous cases of aged Nollywood veterans seeking financial assistance, actor Segun Arinze has proffered a solution while addressing the cause. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Cute Abiola Incurs Law Enforcement Wrath Over Skit Costume

"Abdulgafar Abiola will be investigated and possibly prosecuted for his deliberate acts as the NPF had warned skit makers and filmmakers to desist from desecrating their uniform or… Read more »

Nigeria: Numbers That Define Tinubu's Ministerial List

The list includes former governors, economists, finance experts, health experts, lawyers and allies of Mr Tinubu, who took office in late May. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Tinubu Didn't Attach Portfolios to Ministerial List - Gbajabiamila

Mr Gbajabiamila says the president wants to retain the discretionary power to shuffle his cabinet or move ministers around because attachment of portfolios could complicate things. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Govt Proposes 33 New Local Council Areas, Sends Bill to Assembly

Ondo State currently has 18 statutory local government areas. Read more »