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Nigeria has been on edge since the Trump administration designated it as a ‘country of particular concern’ and launched military strikes in Sokoto. The under secretary of the U.S. State Department, Allison Hooker, is visiting Nigeria as part of an eight-day international trip to multiple countries across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, which commenced on […]
Continue ReadingHilda Baci, the Nigerian celebrity chef, has announced that she is now a three-time Guinness World Record (GWR) holder, following confirmation that her September 2025 feat also earned her the title for the largest serving of rice overall. Baci, who had already broken the world record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice in […]
Continue ReadingThe African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 edition has come and gone, and it is no longer news that the Nigerian Super Eagles finished in third place for bronze. There are monetary awards associated with the positions of each of the national teams, as the team that secures number one position by winning the gold […]
Continue ReadingIn the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed to a third place in Africa and 26th position in the world. The Nigerian national team moved 12 places from 38th to 26th after an impressive outing at the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they […]
Continue ReadingFIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned “some Senegal players” for the “unacceptable scenes” which overshadowed their victory in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco. “We strongly condemn the behaviour of some ‘supporters’ as well as some Senegalese players and technical staff members. […]
Continue ReadingPape Gueye’s extra-time goal was enough to seal a second Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title for Senegal, after chaotic scenes at the end of normal time saw the West Africans walk off the pitch and Brahim Diaz miss a penalty for Morocco in the 24th minute of injury time. The lengthy delay came after the spot […]
Continue ReadingElectoral Commission of Uganda (ECU) has officially declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of the 2026 presidential election, extending his rule beyond three decades in a vote overshadowed by an internet blackout and restrictions on civil society organizations. The Electoral Commission chairman, Simon Byabakama announced that Museveni received over 7.9 million votes, the highest among […]
Continue ReadingUnited States announced on Wednesday that it is suspending the processing of immigrant visas from so many countries, President Donald Trump’s latest move restricting entry for foreigners seeking to live in America. In total, the United States’ visa suspension affects 75 countries, including 27 in Africa, 22 in Asia, eight in Europe, 13 in North […]
Continue ReadingUgandan leader, Yoweri Museveni has been president of the country longer than most Ugandans have been alive, and shows no sign of giving up his place among the world’s longest-serving leaders. Immediately after Museveni took power in 1986, ending years of bloodshed and chaos under murderous tyrants, the young president mused that leaders overstaying their […]
Continue ReadingA prosecutor shot his ex-wife during a court session in Istanbul on Tuesday, January 13,firing at her while she was presiding over a case as a judge. The incident took place at the Istanbul Regional Court of Appeals, where the judge was struck in the leg. She was taken to hospital for treatment, and early […]
Continue ReadingMohamed Salah scored as Egypt won 3-2 to dump defending champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations in a thrilling quarter-final on Saturday. Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia netted for Egypt, then Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh conceded an own goal before half-time. Salah then edged closer to a first Africa Cup of Nations winners […]
Continue ReadingNigeria powered to a deserved 2-0 victory over Algeria in their Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal with second-half strikes from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams to set up a semifinal with hosts Morocco. Osimhen steered home a long cross from the left by Bruno Onyemaechi two minutes into the second half on Saturday as Algeria goalkeeper Luca […]
Continue ReadingMore than $9.5 million (£7 million) from “tainted property” held in a Jersey bank account will be returned to the Nigerian government to fund an infrastructure project. Attorney General for Jersey, Mark Temple KC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in December to facilitate the repatriation. The agreement builds on two earlier deals between Jersey […]
Continue ReadingOxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, reflecting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture and cuisine. The English Dictionary has, for several years been used to find the simple meanings of big vocabularies or big English words, using alphabet to search. But, considering the effect of […]
Continue ReadingThe US Senate took a major step Thursday toward passing a resolution to rein in President Donald Trump’s military actions in Venezuela — a rare bipartisan rebuke following alarm over the secretive capture of leader Nicolas Maduro. The Democratic-led legislation, which bars further US hostilities against Venezuela without explicit congressional authorisation, got through a key […]
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a “large scale strike” on the South American country. “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and […]
Continue ReadingGeneral Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president of Guinea after securing the majority of the vote, according to initial polling results published by the country’s election commission. The junta leader is hoping to legitimise his rule after seizing power in a coup four years ago. A civil society group campaigning for the return of civilian […]
Continue ReadingThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full fixtures for the Round of 16 at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 following the conclusion of the group stage. According to the fixtures published on CAF’s website on Wednesday, the knockout phase will start from Saturday, January 3, to Tuesday, January 6, […]
Continue ReadingUnited States has resumed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations over Nigeria’s north-east region, targeting militants in the Sambisa forest, following Thursday night’s air strikes on ISIS fighters in Sokoto State. Brant Philip, a Sahel-focused terrorism tracker, disclosed the development on Saturday, sharing flight-tracking data showing a US aircraft flying over Borno State. According to the […]
Continue ReadingJesus meek and gentle, son of God most high, pitying, loving saviour, as we celebrate your birth, may we begin to see the world in the light of the understanding you give us. As you chose the lowly, the outcasts, and the poor to receive the greatest news the world had ever known, so may we worship you in […]
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