Nigeria’s political landscape has been rocked by fresh controversy as opposition figures demand the removal of President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations linked to a purported fake government agency. The calls follow the ongoing case involving Prince Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who is accused of operating the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has invited its Member Associations (MAs) that represents 54 African countries, to submit bids to host the CAF AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS (AFCON) 2028, 2032 and 2036. The CAF AFCON competition is the biggest sporting event in Africa and is also amongst the biggest sporting events in the world…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties Friday night in Dallas to reach the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup at the expense of Australia. The game had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of action and needed to be settled with the shootout. Emam Ashour headed Egypt into early lead in…
Fresh political developments ahead of the 2027 general elections have intensified the spotlight on two of Nigeria’s major opposition parties, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) battling a worsening internal crisis while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secured a significant legal victory. Within the PDP, tensions have escalated over the submission of nomination forms and…
Germany’s disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has plunged into further turmoil, with head coach Julian Nagelsmann now under intense pressure to step down following the team’s shock Round of 32 elimination. The four-time world champions crashed out after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay, extending Germany’s run of disappointing performances at major international…
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos will on Saturday welcome their counterparts from neighbouring Bénin Republic for the first leg of the third and final qualifying round of this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals, knowing that only two matches separate them from another appearance on the global stage. It is a familiar position for one…
Global health authorities are responding to two major public health challenges as the Democratic Republic of Congo begins testing an experimental Ebola treatment while Europe grapples with a deadly heatwave that has claimed more than 1,300 lives. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the first patients have been enrolled in a World Health Organization-backed clinical…
The Nigeria Police Force has launched a nationwide crackdown on vehicles with concealed, altered or missing number plates, warning that offenders will face arrest, vehicle impoundment and prosecution. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu issued the directive during a meeting with senior police officers, ordering Commissioners of Police, tactical commanders and heads of formations across the…
The United States has withdrawn most of its military personnel from Nigeria following the successful completion of a joint counterterrorism mission that dealt a major blow to ISIS-linked fighters operating in the Lake Chad Basin. The temporary deployment, which began in February, involved about 200 U.S. personnel working alongside Nigerian security forces. Their role focused…
Nigeria has received another 298 citizens evacuated from South Africa as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to protect those affected by the recent wave of anti-immigration protests. The latest group marks the third batch of voluntary returnees airlifted back to Nigeria after renewed xenophobic attacks and growing fears among foreign communities in South Africa. The…
