South Africa Make World Cup History With 1-0 Victory Over South Korea
South Africa secured a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the nation's history after defeating South Korea...
Top U.S. Army General in Europe to Step Down July 2
BRUSSELS (FN) — Gen. Christopher Donahue, the four-star commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, will step down July 2 and is expected to...
US Sanctions Nigerian, Others Over Alleged ISIS Financing
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — The United States has designated a Nigerian national along with individuals and entities in Europe, the Middle East and West...
Akpabio Swears In Four Senators After By-Elections
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday swore in four newly elected senators following victories in recent by-elections conducted by Nigeria’s...
Nollywood’s Nancy Isime Says Couples Should Keep Earnings Private
LAGOS, Nigeria (FN) — Nigerian actress Nancy Isime says she does not believe couples should disclose their earnings to each other, stressing that financial...
Nigeria Police Chief Bans Unauthorized Social Media Posts by Officers
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered officers of the Nigeria Police Force to stop engaging in unauthorized...
Saraki Urges Nigerians to Hold Lawmakers Accountable
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has called on Nigerians to demand stronger accountability from elected officials, stressing that representation should...
Court Rejects El‑Rufai’s Bid to Ease Bail Terms
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused an application by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to ease the...
Tinubu Sends State Police Bill to Nigerian Senate
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Nigerian Senate seeking the creation of state police...
US, Iran Open Talks on Sanctions and Nuclear Oversight
GENEVA (FN) — The United States and Iran have entered a new phase of negotiations in Switzerland, with Washington granting temporary sanctions relief on...
