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"Osimhen is in pain" - Galatasaray coach gives update on Nigerian striker's injury

Nigeria, March 19 -- It was meant to be another defining European night for Victor Osimhen; instead, it turned into a painful exit as Galatasaray saw their UEFA Champions League campaign collapse unde... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: Under IGP Egbetokun, Nigerian Police became tool for hounding journalists

Nigeria, March 18 -- When Kayode Egbetokun officially resigned as the Inspector-General of Police on 24 February, his successor, Olatunji Disu, was quick to pledge his commitment to human rights and t... Read More


Umahi speaks on five engineers abducted since 2021 in Ebonyi

Nigeria, March 18 -- Nigeria's Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has clarified that five engineers from NELAN Consulting Engineers who went missing during the Effium crisis in Ebonyi State were victims o... Read More


From Praia to Pretoria: MIL, democracy, information integrity and digital platforms governance, By Chido Onumah & Chiamaka Okafor-Onumah

Nigeria, March 18 -- Nigeria and Kenya, two of Africa's economic powerhouses, will hold general elections in 2027. Nigeria's election has been slated for 16 January, 2027, by the Independent National ... Read More


Troops repel midnight attack, kill over 60 terrorists in Borno - Army

Nigeria, March 18 -- Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled a night attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Mallam Fatori, killing more than 60 insurgents, includ... Read More


2027 Election: Labour Party releases primaries timetable, suspends 25 members

Nigeria, March 18 -- The Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party has unveiled a detailed timetable for its 2027 primary elections, alongside sweeping disciplinary actions, in what appears to be a coordinated ef... Read More


Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict: WHO warns of attacks on health facilities, rising casualties

Nigeria, March 18 -- The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Ghebreyesus, has raised concerns over the impact of escalating hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan on health... Read More


"Grossly illegal": Senegal calls for corruption investigation over AFCON verdict

Nigeria, March 18 -- The government of Senegal has sharply criticised the Confederation of African Football's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco, describing the ... Read More


"The world knows the true champions": Mixed reactions trail CAF verdict on AFCON 2025 final

Nigeria, March 18 -- The decision by the Confederation of African Football to award Morocco a 3-0 victory over Senegal in the AFCON 2025 final has triggered a wave of strong and divided reactions acro... Read More


Tinubu gets ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle on UK visit

Nigeria, March 18 -- President Bola Tinubu's state visit to the United Kingdom opened with a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle. Mr Tinubu and his Wife, Remi Tinubu, were treated to a 42-gun salute... Read More