Hard truths.
The deal was formalised during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the UK, a historic trip marking the first time in 37 years a West African leader has visited the country.
According to FIFA’s judicial body, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was fined 1,000 Swiss francs ($1,270; £950) for failing to maintain proper "order and security" when fans threw objects onto the pitch. T...
The Chairperson of the Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, described the attacks as “heinous” and reaffirmed the AU’s firm stance against terrorism and violent extremism targeting civilian populations.
Local officials say at least 34 people were killed when the attackers moved through remote settlements in Kebbi state, carrying out what survivors described as a carefully planned operation.
The alert follows claims by Ukrainian officials that two Nigerians were killed in combat last year, although Nigeria has not officially confirmed these deaths.
Bandit attacks, including kidnappings and raids, have been a persistent problem in Nigeria for years, but reports indicate an increase in violence in the western and central regions recently.
President Bola Tinubu was elected in February 2023 in a single round, securing roughly 36 percent of the votes and defeating former vice president Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Obi has confirmed that he will ru...
The two were among 792 suspected Internet and cryptocurrency fraud suspects arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Lagos in December 2024.
The assault comes as Nigerian Defence Minister Chrisopher Musa officially acknowledged that a small contingent of US troops is in the country to support intelligence and training operations.
After his death, social media circulated videos that appeared to show his body being transported to a mortuary, sparking speculation about what caused his passing. Family members clarified that he had suffered...
Police said the gunmen struck the churches in Kurmin Wali, Afogo ward, around 11:25 local time. Witnesses reported that the attackers were heavily armed and arrived in groups, blocking all exits and forcing con...
A tactical guide to the AFCON quarter-finals, breaking down Mali v Senegal, Morocco v Cameroon, Nigeria v Algeria and Egypt v Ivory Coast, with low-scoring games expected and four favourites tipped to edge thro...