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Brazilian football legend Zico has praised Nigerian icon Jay-Jay Okocha, describing him as one of the greatest players to come out of Africa. In an interview...
Cape Verde has written a new chapter in its football history after qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time. The Blue Sharks...
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday addressed world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, urging stronger cooperation to solve global challenges. The speech was...
Nigeria has cut crude oil losses by 90% in the last four years, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said, marking a major step in...
UNITED NATIONS — Nigeria called on the United Nations to undergo urgent reforms, warning that the world body risks becoming irrelevant if it does not act...
TOKYO — Japanese police have arrested a 48-year-old woman on suspicion of hiding the body of her newborn daughter in a freezer for two decades inside...
Nigeria Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, said the government is committed to making the nation’s criminal justice system faster, fairer, and more effective through a...
Federal Capital Territory High Court has adjourned the defamation suit filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan until October 27. The case, which...
Popular Nigerian actress Mercy Aigbe has announced the death of her mother, sparking a wave of condolences from fans, colleagues, and the entertainment industry. Aigbe, a...
KINSHASA, DRC — The Democratic Republic of the the Congo asked the United Nations on Tuesday to open an independent inquiry into what President Félix Tshisekedi...
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has urged world leaders and investors to give Africa a fair deal by supporting value-added industries instead of taking raw materials from...
Standards Organisation of Nigeria has awarded Dangote Cement an Integrated Management System (IMS) certification, marking a major recognition of the company’s commitment to quality, safety and...
ILORIN, Nigeria — A former legislative aide has been sentenced to eight years in prison for defrauding job seekers of more than ₦120 million through a...
Seychelles, a small island nation in the Indian Ocean, is preparing for national elections in September. Voters will decide who will lead the country as it...
Nigeria will launch a fully digital port system by 2026 to make trade faster and reduce corruption, the country’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega...
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has donated 47 vehicles and 50 motorcycles to security agencies in an effort to strengthen the fight against crime...
Global markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street ended the previous session with a decline, while Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba saw its shares jump sharply on...
Air Peace chairman Allen Onyema said British authorities prevented his airline from getting clearance to fly into London for seven years, delaying the Nigerian carrier’s entry...
Tanzania has officially launched direct flights to Lagos, Nigeria, marking a major step to improve air travel between East and West Africa. The new service, operated...
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Yemi Cardoso said Friday that 14 commercial banks have fully met the new capital requirements under the country’s ongoing recapitalisation...
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called on Nigerians to report loan apps and businesses that harass or intimidate them over unpaid loans, stressing...
Former Nasarawa State deputy governor Solomon Ewuga has died at the age of 70, family and political associates confirmed Saturday. Ewuga, a veteran politician, administrator, and...
Zenith Bank Plc will pay its founder and chairman, Jim Ovia, about N5.18 billion in interim dividends for the first half of 2025, making him one...
Food prices are staying stubbornly high around the world, even as Nigeria reports a modest slowing in food inflation. Global food commodity prices reached a two-year...
U.S. dollar traded at about ₦1,487 in today’s foreign-exchange market, showing only a slight decline from the previous session, as Nigeria’s currency market remained relatively calm....
Nigeria lost crude oil worth N8.41 trillion to theft and poor metering between 2021 and July 2025, according to new figures from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum...
Airtel Africa Foundation has launched an ambitious plan to reach more than 10 million Africans by 2030 with scholarships, digital education, and social investment programs. The...
LAGOS, Nigeria — Tango Brook Technologies has introduced a new digital fuel card that it says will help drivers, households and businesses save money, reduce fuel...
Jigawa State’s new commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has promised to strengthen collaboration with other security agencies to fight crime and...
IBADAN, Nigeria — Actors and theatre enthusiasts gathered in Ibadan this weekend to honor former Oyo State Governor, Lam Adeshina Ladoja, with a special play celebrating...
Accumulated earwax can increase the risk of hearing loss, a doctor has warned, urging people to check their ears regularly and seek treatment when necessary. Dr....
Lagos, Nigeria – The death of popular Nigerian comedian Sanku has triggered controversy over an unpaid loan linked to his car, raising questions about financial obligations...
Nigerian music star Olamide has described fellow artists Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy as “troublesome friends” in a recent interview, sparking conversations across social media. The...
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian attacks killed at least two people in Ukraine on Monday as Ukrainian forces reported drone strikes targeting Moscow, officials said. In Ukraine,...
JIGAWA, Nigeria — The Jigawa State Government has launched a new initiative to fight youth unemployment by training and empowering 400 young people in date-palm cultivation....
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially set the dates for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation course. The program is scheduled to begin on...
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested George Idumangi, the suspected killer of 42-year-old estate agent Richard Ekpebu. Ekpebu was abducted and murdered on July 24,...
Brighton police have disrupted an illegal ticket-selling operation worth over £100,000 in just one day, authorities said Tuesday. The crackdown comes ahead of a major English...
Lagos, Nigeria — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emphasized the importance of its partnership with Nigeria, highlighting the role of its Consulate General in Lagos...
Abuja, Nigeria — A cross-section of Nigerian academics has raised alarm over the growing misuse and commercialisation of academic titles in the country. They say the...
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations has condemned Russia for what it describes as a “systematic” campaign of torture against Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war,...
Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10, leaving millions of users with a difficult decision: continue using an outdated system or upgrade to a newer...
Lagos, Nigeria — Sosa Fruit Drink has officially become the main sponsor of the annual Dolphins Swimming League, pledging full support to the prestigious inter-school swimming...
ABEOKUTA, Nigeria — Kwara United will host Ghanaian football powerhouse Asante Kotoko in the return leg of the CAF Confederation Cup at the MKO Abiola Stadium...
GLASGOW, Scotland — Celtic head coach Brendan Rodgers has praised Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho for his improved fitness and recent strong performances, signaling a boost for...
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has returned to full team training with Galatasaray after recovering from an ankle injury he suffered during international...
KADUNA, Nigeria — Residents of a Kaduna community have praised Gov. Uba Sani after he paid the hospital bills of victims injured during a recent bandit...
Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the killing of security personnel in Nigeria and urged both government and citizens...
30-year-old striker has left Scottish Premier League giants Rangers to join Panathinaikos, one of the top clubs in Greece, in a transfer that has surprised fans...
AUSTIN, Texas — Tesla shareholders have begun voting on two major proposals ahead of the company’s annual meeting in November: a pay package for CEO Elon...