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ANALYSIS: AFCON semi-final fixtures revive enduring West-North Africa rivalry

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) enters its decisive stage, a familiar pattern has returned. Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt, and the host nation, Morocco, have booked places in t... Read More


Cross River govt defends N13,000 fees for loan scheme

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The Cross River State Government has defended the controversial N13,000 registration fee for a youth empowerment loan scheme, insisting that the charge is legitimate and covers sta... Read More


MONUSCO's rigid mandate hinders civilian protection in eastern DRC

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has renewed its Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) mission's mandate until 20 December 2026 amid ongoing clashes in the country's eas... Read More


ISWAP terrorists acquire more drones, plan coordinated attacks on Nigerian troops

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has significantly expanded its drone capability and is finalising plans to launch coordinated aerial attacks on Nigerian military pos... Read More


How man stabbed girlfriend to death - Police

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- A 26-year-old man has allegedly killed his 35-year-old girlfriend in Anambra State, Nigeria's South-east. The suspect, Valentine Anikpe, allegedly stabbed the victim, Ogechukwu Mm... Read More


Testimony Jaga hosts sixth 'One Jesus, One Church, One Hallelujah' with free medical outreach, empowerment

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- Gospel singer Salau "Testimony Jaga" Olayiwola has hosted the sixth edition of his annual outreach program, "One Jesus, One Church, One Hallelujah". The program blends worship wit... Read More


FULL LIST: Rema, Shallipopi, Burna Boy dominate 9th AFRIMA awards

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- Nigerian music stars Divine 'Rema' Ikubor, Crown 'Shallipopi' Uzama and Damini 'Burna Boy' Ogulu have emerged as the biggest winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awar... Read More


Court dismisses N1 billion copyright suit against MTN

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a N1 billion copyright and breach-of-confidence suit filed against MTN Nigeria Communications Plc by Walls and Gates Ltd and its Manag... Read More


Rhodes-Vivour, other Lagos ADC leaders receive defectors in Eti-Osa

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) leders, on Friday, received defectors in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. Among the defectors was a media entrepreneur and forme... Read More


Woman seeks IGP Egbetokun's imprisonment over husband's police abduction, disappearance case

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- Nnenna Anozie, wife of John Anozie, who was abducted by operatives of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in June 2017, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to i... Read More