Ghana’s President John Mahama Thursday doubled down on his call for the African Union to address recent waves of anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, which he said was “escalating”.

The convicts, all from Suleja LG, Niger State, conspired with Muhammad Sani, Jibril Mohammed, and Ibrahim Khabab to kidnap school children and teachers in Oyo State

The Spanish champions have also made a bid for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, who is their primary target this summer.

Zinedine Zidane, although not named in the FFF statement, is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps as France head coach.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has reclaimed its state secretariat in Ibadan under tight security, declaring that it had resumed full administrative activities from the office while insisting that there is only one legally recognised leadership of the party in the state.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been named alongside former champions Italy and eight other countries expected to push for qualification for the 2030 FIFA World Cup after missing the recently concluded 2026 tournament.

The price of main international oil contract, Brent North Sea, soared five percent Thursday after Houthi rebels claimed to have struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s education system, urging schools to focus on producing problem-solvers and innovators rather than graduates armed only with certificates. Speaking on Thursday while delivering the 55th Convocation Lecture of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Mbah said education must become the driving […]

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) on Thursday said it plans to establish 3.7 gigawatts (GW) of local solar photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing capacity by the end of 2027 as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports and accelerate electricity access for more than 80 million Nigerians without reliable power.

The Iranian army said Thursday that it would continue its strikes around the region until the attacks on Iran stopped, state television reported.

Party orders removal of campaign posters from roundabouts, public monuments By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has warned aspirants and candidates seeking elective positions on its platform against pasting campaign posters on roundabouts and other public monuments across the state. The party’s warning followed concerns over the […]

The Ijebuland Fish Farmers’ Association has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to provide emergency relief materials and compensation to fish farmers whose investments were destroyed by flash floods that swept through parts of Ijebu-Ife and Ijebu-Igbo.

Tanzania’s latest health agreement with the United States tells two stories: one about disease prevention and another about a country becoming less dependent on donor-led development while forging partnerships on its own terms. In July, Tanzania and the United States signed a US$3.1 billion health cooperation agreement aimed at improving healthcare delivery, strengthening disease surveillance […]

The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa, NICASA, has demanded justice for a Nigerian national, Mr. Chika Ibe, who was allegedly beaten to death by members of the South African Police Service, SAPS, during an operation in Cape Town.

“Throughout my career, I have always taken great pride in conducting myself professionally and maintaining the highest training standards,” Arokodare wrote.