ABUJA, May 5 (Reuters) – The Nigerian opposition’s hopes of mounting a strong challenge to President Bola Tinubu at elections next January have been shaken after two leading figures – Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso – quit a newly formed coalition citing legal wrangles and internal divisions. Obi and Kwankwaso, who placed third and fourth…
LAGOS, April 20 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s broadcast regulator has barred radio and television presenters from airing personal opinions, intimidating guests or broadcasting divisive political content, warning of sanctions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Africa’s largest democracy goes to the polls in January following past election cycles marred by misinformation and sporadic violence. In a…
Armed men killed at least 38 people in the village of Dutse Dan Ajiya in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara State, local police and authorities told AFP Saturday. The Nigerian army has deployed to the region for several years to combat these groups, but the violence continues. (AP) The attack occurred in the night of Thursday into…
A top US general said Tuesday the United States had deployed a small military team to Nigeria, where President Donald Trump’s administration has alternately pressured and aided the government as it fights jihadist violence. Africom told AFP last month the US military would increase equipment deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria as part of efforts…
Hong Kong should focus on connecting its capital markets with African financial centres so that companies and Belt and Road Initiative projects on the continent can raise funds in the city, according to a council that advises the government on development strategy. In addition to being a funding source for commercial enterprises and infrastructure projects,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The daughter of a detained Chinese Christian pastor is urging U.S. lawmakers to help free her father at a time when President Donald Trump has vowed to “save our Great Christian population” worldwide. Appearing before a congressional panel Thursday, Grace Jin Drexel said her father, Ezra Jin Mingri, was formally charged this…
Ademola Lookman is being criticised in Italy following Nigeria’s defeat in the World Cup playoff. Nigeria star Lookman is facing criticism from Italian media following a poor start to the season with Atalanta and his national team’s World Cup disappointment. Advertisement Nigeria, in fact, failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup last week, losing…
By GETHIN HICKS, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 23:39 GMT, 16 November 2025 | Updated: 23:43 GMT, 16 November 2025 Former Newcastle United defender Chancel Mbemba was DR Congo’s hero for the second time in a week on Sunday, netting the decisive penalty to crush Nigeria‘s hopes of making it to the World Cup. The two African sides…
According to reports in Turkey, Victor Osimhen is trying to convince Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman to join him at Galatasaray in January. The pair seemingly discussed the proposal during international duty for Nigeria. Advertisement NOW Spor suggest that Lookman responded positively to the idea of coming to the Turkish Super Lig and would gladly reunite…
The UK government has issued a travel advisory, warning its citizens against travelling to Nigeria due to a high threat of terrorism, kidnapping, political violence, and street crime. In the advisory published on its website on 21 October, the Country’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said terrorism is widespread, particularly in the North-east and…