Countries

‘They came in the night’: Entire families killed in Nigeria’s Benue massacre

Abuja – Gunmen killed at least 56 people earlier this week in central Nigeria’s Benue state, the governor’s office... Read more

20 Apr

Countries

Nigerian mixed-faith families sense danger as violence flares

Jos – When the news came through of yet another massacre in the countryside in Nigeria’s volatile Plateau state, local... Read more

17 Apr

Countries

Attackers kill over 50 in volatile central Nigerian state

Jos – Attackers killed 52 people in Nigeria’s Plateau state, a Red Cross source said Monday, in the latest eruption... Read more

15 Apr

Countries

Militant groups claim attacks on Nigerian oil facilities

Lagos –  Two militant groups in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern delta region on Sunday claimed responsibility for recent attacks on... Read more

14 Apr

Countries

Nigeria interested in hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games, says NOC

Abuja – The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) announced it has met the March 28, 2025 deadline for expression of... Read more

8 Apr

Countries

Nigerian president sacks board of state oil company

Lagos – President Bola Tinubu dismissed the entire leadership of Nigeria’s state-run oil company Wednesday, naming a former Shell executive... Read more

3 Apr

Countries

Boko Haram fighters kill 20 Cameroonian troops: sources

Kano – Boko Haram fighters disguised as herders killed at least 20 Cameroonian troops in a Tuesday morning raid... Read more

26 Mar

Benin

Bafana’s big mistake: Could FIFA strip SA of crucial points?

Johannesburg – South Africa beat Benin 2-0 on Tuesday to lead an African 2026 World Cup qualifying group by... Read more

26 Mar

Countries

Misinformation madness! Trump’s return sparks fake news storm in Africa

Johannesburg – US President Donald Trump’s return to office has triggered a surge in disinformation about Africa, researchers say,... Read more

20 Mar

Agriculture

In Nigeria, tech workers and farmers bring AI to the fields

Jos – With a few taps on his phone, Dandam Nangor knows exactly what temperature his greenhouse is at,... Read more

17 Mar