Senator Kingibe Says She Never Saw Report Behind Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspension
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Senator Ireti Kingibe of the Federal Capital Territory has said she never saw the committee report that led to the...
Police Smash Cult Initiation in Ogun, Arrest 30 Suspects
ISARA-REMO, Nigeria — Police in Nigeria’s Ogun State say they have broken up a suspected cult initiation procession in Isara-Remo, arresting 30 men and...
Gunfire, Explosions Reported at Niger’s Capital Airport; Army Repels Attack
NIAMEY, Niger — Heavy gunfire and explosions erupted early Thursday at Niger’s main international airport in Niamey, residents said, in what appeared to be...
Delta Governor Oborevwori Calls for Collective Action on Security
ASABA, Nigeria (AP) — Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called for collective action against terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminality, saying security...
NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Misuse of Medicines
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has urged citizens to use medicines responsibly, warning that misuse...
‘They Came With Machetes’: Migrants Face Deadline to Leave South Africa
DURBAN, South Africa (FN) — Fear and uncertainty grip thousands of undocumented migrants in South Africa as a deadline set by anti-migrant protesters approaches,...
APC Downplays Ex-IGP Adamu’s Defection Ahead of 2027 Elections
LAFIA, Nigeria (AP) — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has downplayed the defection of former Inspector-General of Police Abubakar Adamu to...
Ghana Seals Stoppage-Time Win Over Panama in World Cup Opener
TORONTO (AP) — Ghana claimed a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash on Wednesday, with Caleb Yirenkyi...
Nigeria Opposition Lawmakers Slam Tinubu Over Security, Economy
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s minority caucus in the House of Representatives on Wednesday issued a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing...
Kwara Governor Abdulrazaq Sues Saraki Over Defamation Allegations
ILORIN, Nigeria (AP) — Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has sued former governor and ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, accusing him of criminal defamation and...
















