Video: ‘They vowed to shoot remaining Africans’ — Nigerians recount ordeal in South Africa
A group of Nigerian returnees from South Africa have recounted harrowing experiences of alleged xenophobia, extortion, discrimination and intimidation, urging fellow Nigerians still residing in the country to consider returning home.
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10 highest-scoring opening matches at World Cup
The FIFA World Cup has produced some unforgettable opening matches over the years, with hosts and contenders often setting the tone for the tournament from the very first whistle.
2026 World Cup: Mexico vs South Africa – preview, time and where to watch
The expanded 48-team era officially begins on Thursday as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
APC has number, strength to win any election – Yilwatda
The chairman presented the party’s flag to the APC governorship candidate, Gov. Biodun Oyenbanji,, contesting for a second term in office.
Photos: Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrives Lagos
The first group of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic violence has arrived in Lagos.
INEC restores suppressed constituencies in 4 states, fixes June for primary elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored some suppressed constituencies in Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi states, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
Telco sues ex-CEO over alleged financial irregularities
By Kingsley Adegboye A telecommunications infrastructure company, Pan African Towers Limited, has instituted a suit against its former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Azeez Amida, at the Federal High Court in Lagos, over allegations of financial irregularities and breach of fiduciary obligations. According to court documents filed before the court, the company is […]
Davido uses W’Cup stage to demand action for abducted Nigerian pupils
Taking the stage in the United States on Wednesday, the singer wore a custom outfit designed to honour the students and teachers recently abducted in Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area.
Olowa inaugurates education scholarship board to strengthen student support in Ibeju-Lekki
The Executive Chairman of Abdullahi Sesan Olowa has inaugurated the Ibeju-Lekki Education Scholarship Board, a new institutional framework aimed at strengthening, coordinating, and ensuring transparency in the administration of scholarships and bursaries for students across the area. The initiative, according to the council, is designed to institutionalise student support programmes and guarantee a sustainable and […]
Russia calls on US, Iran to ‘return to negotiating table’
The Kremlin called on the United States and Iran Thursday to restart peace talks and said the new strikes in their war would be bad for the world economy.
Lawyer petitions Lagos AG, accuses DPP of frustrating 15 Chinese nationals’ trial
By Innocent Anaba A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Ken Nwanna, has petitioned the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, protesting the turn of events in his client’s case pending before Justice Adesanya of a Lagos High Court. He also accused the Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, of frustrating and […]
