No Nigerian region free from rights violations, Amnesty warns
By Hadiza Yusuf Amnesty International has expressed concern over the continued occurrence of human rights violations across Nigeria, warning that no part of the country is completely free from abuses. The organisation said that while awareness of human rights issues has increased over the years, violations have persisted, highlighting the need to strengthen the capacity […]
Couple taken into custody after remains of five babies found in home
A French couple has been taken into custody as part of a probe opened after the remains of five infants were found in their home in southeastern France, judicial sources said on Wednesday.
Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover pistol, charms in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally fabricated pistol and assorted charms during a routine patrol in the Igando area of the state.
Nigerian Army honoured as Africa’s best in counter-terrorism operations
The Nigerian Army has been recognised as Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch
Boaduwaa strikes as Ghana beat WAFCON debutants Cape Verde
Cape Verde lost 2-0 to Ghana in Morocco on Wednesday as they failed to match the feat of fellow Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) debutants Malawi.
Argentina players face FIFA investigation over World Cup final altercation with Spain
FIFA announced Wednesday that it had opened proceedings into some Argentina players for their behaviour after losing the World Cup to Spain.
2027: INEC records 10.18m new voters as CVR ends
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has announced that a total of 3,867,997 Nigerians successfully completed the Continuous Voter Registration CVR exercise at the end of Phase III, Week Eleven, which concluded on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Osun 2026: INEC has no preferred candidate, political allegiance – Amupitan
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan has assured stakeholders ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State that the commission has no preferred candidate or political allegiance to anyone.
‘It’s a golden opportunity’ – Infantino defends FIFA World Cup commercial proposal
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to expoit the commercial benefits of the World Cup was “an opportunity but not an obligation”.
What Nigeria, other African countries should do before export – Okonjo-Iweala
The Director–General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has strongly advised Nigeria and other African countries to process critical minerals before their export.
Tinubu approves ₦46bn for Kano airport second runway — Keyamo
By Hadiza Yusuf The Federal Government has approved ₦46 billion for the resurfacing and reconstruction of the second runway at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during the commissioning of the remodelled Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal at the airport. Keyamo said […]
