Full List: Countries with the highest AFCON bronze medals
The Africa Cup of Nations bronze medal match has long been a test of resilience, rewarding teams that recover quickly from semi-final disappointment.
US kills terrorist leader linked to attack on American troops in Syria
The U.S. military on Saturday said it had killed “an experienced terrorist leader” in Syria who was linked to the December attack that killed two U.S. soldiers and a U.S. interpreter.
AFCON 2025: Nwabali credits collective effort for Eagles’ third-place finish
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has described Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 bronze medal win as a product of collective effort after his penalty saves sealed victory over Egypt.
Releasing 70 detained bandits: Kano, other states will be in big trouble if …, Kurfi, Katsina elder, warns
•Says politicians use abductors during elections By Kennedy Mbele Katsina State government has come under scrutiny over plans to release about 70 detained persons suspected of involvement in banditry. The move is being presented as part of efforts to consolidate an ongoing peace deal with alleged repentant bandits operating across several local government areas of the state. Government […]
Rivers Crisis: ‘I’m still the governor’ — Fubara pledges to uphold peace
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reasserted his authority as the state’s chief executive, vowing to ensure peace and stability.
Peace deals with bandits: Truce or time bomb
In recent months, several northern Nigerian states particularly – Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Sokoto – have embarked on a controversial experiment: Negotiating peace deals with armed bandit groups that have terrorized rural communities for years. These agreements, aimed at halting kidnappings, violent raids, and mass displacement, mark a significant shift from the state’s traditional reliance on military […]
