Nigeria/ US conducts airstrikes on IS-linked militants in northwest Nigeria
The United States has carried out strikes against Islamic State (IS) affiliates in Nigeria's northwestern Sokoto state, marking a significant...
Nigeria
Mikel Obi eyes NFF leadership on anti-corruption platform
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has publicly declared his ambition to lead the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), setting...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: DR Congo keeps World Cup Dream alive with penalty shootout victory over Nigeria
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) defeated Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Rabat, winning the African...
Football/ Nigeria’s Super Eagles resume training after bonus dispute resolved
The Nigerian national football team has returned to training after a one-day strike over unpaid bonuses, restoring focus to their...
Nigeria’s World Cup hopes jeopardized by player strike over unpaid bonuses
The World Cup qualifying campaign of Nigeria has been thrown into chaos as the entire Super Eagles squad boycotted a...
Nigeria: Deadly floods claim over 110 lives
Torrential rains triggered devastating floods in central Nigeria’s Niger State, killing at least 110 people and destroying over 50 homes...
Nigeria declares State of Emergency in rivers state amid political and security crisis
President Bola Tinubu has declared a six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and...
Nigeria: Senator suspended amid sexual harassment allegations against Senate President
In a controversial move, Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been suspended for six months after accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio...
Nigeria/ Boko Haram kills 40 farmers in northeast Nigeria
A deadly attack attributed to Boko Haram left at least 40 farmers dead on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Borno...
Football/ Eric Chelle appointed Nigeria’s Head Coach amid mixed reactions
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, marking a...
