Jihadists kill five Nigerian troops in raid on base
Kano – Attackers from an Islamic State-affiliated jihadist group killed five Nigerian soldiers and wounded 10 more in a... Read more
18 Nov, 2024
“Nigeria refuelled my purpose’: Former Miss SA contestant Chidimma named Miss Universe runner-up
Cape Town – Chidimma Adetshina, representing Nigeria, was crowned Miss Universe runner-up at the pageant in Mexico City on... Read more
17 Nov, 2024
Nigeria borrows $134m to boost farms as famine looms
Lagos – Nigeria has secured a 134-million-dollar (127-million-euro) loan to invest in farming, the government said Thursday, as Africa’s... Read more
15 Nov, 2024
Mali court rejects release of junta critics
Bamako – A Malian court on Tuesday rejected a request for the release of 11 junta critics who were... Read more
13 Nov, 2024
Ghana parliament shut again as government MPs boycott
Accra – Ghana’s parliament was adjourned indefinitely again on Thursday following a no-show by lawmakers from the ruling New... Read more
8 Nov, 2024
Nigerian president frees minors jailed at anti-govt protests
Abuja – Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the release of children jailed for taking part in widespread... Read more
5 Nov, 2024
Blackout cripples northern Nigeria after jihadist attack
Kano – Conflict-ridden northern Nigeria has been plunged into darkness for nearly two weeks after jihadists sabotaged infrastructure, authorities... Read more
30 Oct, 2024
Ghana’s African American diaspora split as US election looms
Accra – Sporting a scarf emblazoned with an image of Kamala Harris, shop owner Jimmie Thorne watched US election... Read more
29 Oct, 2024
Nigerians sacrifice cars as cost of living crisis worsens
Lagos – Nigeria’s economic crisis and soaring petrol prices forced Bolaji Emmanuel to give up his driver and his... Read more
18 Oct, 2024
Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills almost 100
Kano – A fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has killed almost 100 people and left 50 injured, police... Read more
16 Oct, 2024
