Nigeria
Ademola Lookman Named African Player of the Year
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has been named the African Player of the Year, an accolade that celebrates his outstanding performances and contributions to...
Nigeria’s Moove to Manage Waymo’s Self-Driving Fleet in Landmark Partnership
Nigerian mobility fintech company Moove has been tapped to manage Waymo’s self-driving vehicle fleet, marking a historic partnership with Alphabet’s autonomous driving division....
Nigeria’s Juicyway Raises $3 Million to Tackle FX Shortages for Businesses
Juicyway, a Nigerian cross-border payments startup addressing the country’s ongoing foreign exchange (FX) challenges, has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding. The investment...
At Least 20 Dead in Nigeria Boat Accident on Benue River
A tragic boat accident in Nigeria’s Benue State has claimed the lives of at least 20 people, highlighting yet again the dangers associated...
792 Arrested in Massive Nigerian Crypto-Romance Scam Crackdown
Nigerian authorities have arrested 792 individuals linked to an extensive crypto-romance scam that targeted victims both locally and internationally. The crackdown underscores Nigeria’s...
Morocco Set to Host Wafcon 2026: A Comprehensive Look at the Qualifying Draw
Morocco is set to make history by hosting the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) for the third consecutive time in 2026. With...
Nigerian Cargo Plane Skids Off Abuja Runway
A Nigerian cargo aircraft skidded off the runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday, sparking concerns but leaving all crew...
Nigeria’s Tinubu Emphasizes Diplomacy in ECOWAS Efforts to Reinstate AES Countries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the commitment of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to reintegrate Mali, Burkina Faso, and...
Nigeria Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Undergoes Surgery Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has successfully undergone surgery following a wrist injury sustained during club duties in Italy. The operation comes at...
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Deadly Attack on UN Convoy in Sudan Kills Five Aid Workers
On Monday night, June 2, 2025, a United Nations humanitarian convoy was ambushed near Al-Koma in North Darfur, Sudan, resulting in the tragic...
Nigeria: The World’s Most Dangerous Country for Childbirth
Nigeria holds the unfortunate distinction of being the world’s most dangerous country for childbirth, with a maternal mortality ratio (MMR) of 993 deaths...
