Nigeria’s Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to the Republic of Benin to help restore order following last weekend’s attempted military takeover. The endorsement was announced on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary, after lawmakers reviewed the president’s letter in the Committee of the Whole in line with Section…
Millions of Globacom subscribers were thrown offline on Tuesday following a widespread data outage that disrupted internet access across several states in Nigeria. The interruption, which reportedly started around 8:30 a.m., left users unable to browse, stream, or complete online transactions, sparking frustration on social media and in affected communities. In a message to customers,…
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the Senate to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin following a reported failed coup attempt in the neighbouring country. The request was conveyed in a letter read during plenary, in which the President explained that the proposed deployment is in response to an appeal…
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has stirred controversy after asserting that the abduction of schoolchildren is a “lesser evil” compared to the killing of soldiers. Speaking in an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, December 9, Gumi argued that Nigeria should negotiate with armed groups to prevent what he considers greater loss of life. According…
Peter Obi’s once-promising political romance with opposition leaders in the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) appears to be souring—just when the fledgling coalition needs unity to build momentum ahead of the 2027 general election. The ADC, launched in July with heavyweight figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and…
On Monday, 8 December 2025, a transport aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) was forced to land in the Burkinabè city of Bobo‑Dioulasso — and its entire crew and passengers taken into custody by authorities in Confederation of Sahel States (AES) member Burkina Faso, after the aircraft allegedly entered Burkinabè airspace without prior…
First Goal & How the Game Unfolded. Fernandes struck first in the 25th minute — a messy scramble in the box ended with him poking the ball past the keeper after a defensive error by Wolves. Just before half-time, Wolves leveled through Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (45’+2), jolting life into the home side and momentarily silencing the Manchester…
Here’s the full lineup for the group stage of AFCON 2025: Group Teams Group A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros Group B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania Group D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan Group F: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique Format…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked a church during Sunday service in Kogi State, abducting a pastor, his wife, and several worshippers. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday while the congregation was in the middle of worship. Witnesses said the assailants, who were armed and dressed in dark clothing, stormed the…
United States Congressman Riley Moore has warned that “much work still lies ahead” after raising alarm over escalating terrorism and persistent killings in Nigeria during a meeting with the country’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. In a statement shared on X on Monday, Moore said the talks centered on the ongoing terrorist activities in the North-East and the…