Nigeria: FIFA World Cup 2022 - Politics and Triumph of the Beautiful Game, By Reuben Abati

All of this drama about the 2022 World Cup in Qatar notwithstanding, I suspect that what would be remembered hereafter would not necessarily be the attendant politics, but football… Read more »

Nigeria: The African Fan Flavour and Football At Qatar 2022

Africa has seen better representation and going into matchday three, there are realistic chances Africa could get three teams into the round of 16 Read more »

West Africa: Buhari Vows to Restore Political Stability, Security in West Africa

Mr Buhari says Nigeria is committed to supporting ECOWAS institutions to ensure that the countries in the region are all returned to constitutional rule. Read more »

Nigeria: Adeleke Issues Six Executive Orders, Sacks Hundreds of Osun Workers Employed By Oyetola

"The Orders signed this morning by His Excellency covered chieftaincy matters, appointments issues, setting up of review panel, staff audit and employment matters," Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas - Buhari Supports Reforms, Wants Better Collaboration

President Buhari also speaks on the challenges facing ECOWAS countries. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University Confirms Arrest of Student Over 'Anti-Aisha Buhari Tweet'

The police in Jigawa said they did not carry out the arrest. Read more »

Nigeria: How Feasible Are Can's 11-Point Demands to Tinubu, Others?

The demands include the creation of state police or fully decentralised police authority; as well as the clear and unambiguous religious neutrality of the Nigerian state. Read more »

Nigeria: Editorial - Rescuing Nigerians From Multi-Poverty Trap

Nigeria has no choice but to win the war against corruption, defeat Boko Haram and its allies and entrench accountability in governance. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Govt Faces Lawsuit Over Illegal Pipelines, Oil Theft

The suit was filed by SERAP, Eric Dooh (who is suing for himself as a leader of the Goi Community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, and on behalf of the Goi… Read more »

Morocco: Qatar 2022 - Morocco Break 24-Year Jinx With Victory Over Belgium

The Atlas Lions stunned Belgium with two second-half goals to pick their first victory and second clean sheet in the competition. Read more »

Nigeria: Davido Spotted in Public for First Time Since Son's Death

The 30-year-old has been in seclusion from the public since his son, Ifeanyi, died in October. Read more »

Nigeria: For the Record - Ademola Adeleke's Inaugural Speech As Osun Governor

Ademola Adeleke was sworn in as Osun governor on Sunday in Osogbo. Read more »

Nigeria: Men and Nations Are Great By the Wealth of Their Virtue, Not the Virtue of Their Wealth (2)

For a nation to be truly great, it must first identify its values, enumerate its virtues and formulate its value system. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Silence Is Not Always Golden,

For the most part, we're more concerned with our own thing, our own ministry, our own calling, our career. It doesn't concern me. God will do it. Face your ministry. Leave him with… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Office Set Ablaze in Ebonyi

A yet-to-be-determined quantity of Permanent Voters' Cards has been destroyed by the attack, INEC said. Read more »

Nigeria: Profile - Newest Governor Ademola Adeleke and His Promises to Osun People

Ademola Adeleke who has now been sworn in as the sixth governor of the 29-year-old state will be piloting the affairs of the state for the next four years. Read more »

Nigeria: Real Reasons Fuel Scarcity Persists Across Nigeria - Marketers

"We are experiencing scarcity because the product is not available," an official of the marketers' association says. Read more »

Nigeria: Security Forces Kill Four Suspected Bandits in Kaduna - Official

The security forces also announced that they recovered a rifle from the operation Read more »

Nigeria: SEC to Promote 'Sensible Digital Assets', Not Cryptocurrencies

The regulator says it will promote investment in "sensible digital assets," with investment protection and also explore blockchain technology to advance virtual and traditional… Read more »

Nigeria: Six Persons Dead in Anambra Cult Clash

The suspected cultists were said to have engaged in a heavy shootout for several hours which forced residents to scamper for safety. Read more »

Nigeria: When Death Stalks...

Away from the grandiose promises of politicians in these testy times of electoral campaigns in the midst of insecurity, let's just pause for a moment and consider how parts of our… Read more »

Nigeria: Mohammed Mustapha Olaroungbe Akanbi (1971-2022)

Everyone who burglarises an election leaves a massive trail but they all rely on the security services, legal, and judicial systems for cover up. Rigged elections invariably end up… Read more »

Ghana: Black Stars Not Thinking of Revenge Against Uruguay - Coach Addo

Ghana's Black Stars need a win to stay in contention for getting to the next round when they face South Korea on Monday at the Education City Stadium. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Govt Retains Workers in Non-Functional Ajaokuta Steel Company - Minister

"The steel territory where Ajaokuta sits is about three times bigger than the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)." Read more »

Nigeria: Wike, Allies Absent, Atiku Present As Adeleke Sworn in As 6th Osun Governor

Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been sworn in as the 6th civilian governor of Osun State. Read more »