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President Bola Tinubu seated at right speaking with Vice President Kashim Shettima, who leans in from the left

Tinubu Launches Re-Election Bid With Wike, Soludo and Adeleke at His Side

President Bola Tinubu inaugurated his 2027 campaign council in Abuja with Wike, Soludo and Adeleke, listed under other parties, in the hall. The State House account, the host's own record of the

October 15, 2026

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Sophie Okonedo as Clarissa in the Esiri brothers Lagos-set Mrs. Dalloway reimagining distributed by Neon

Clarissa Brings Virginia Woolf to Lagos at TIFF as Neon Eyes December Awards Run

'Clarissa,' the second film from Nigerian directors Arie and Chuko Esiri, made its North American premiere at TIFF this week, with Neon setting a December 11 theatrical release for the Lagos-set Mrs. Dalloway reimagining starring Sophie Okonedo, Ayo Edebiri, and

September 13, 2026

by Olivia Taylor

Sports betting shop in Africa with customers placing bets, as Nigeria Kenya and South Africa move to regulate the iGaming industry

Africa’s iGaming Market Moves From Eventually to Now as Regulation Reshapes the Continent

Africa's online gambling market is valued at $12.7 billion in 2026 and projected to reach $19.4

Nigerian military security forces operation Niger State August 2026

600 Worshippers Abducted from Nigeria Mosque in Niger State as Video of Captives Surfaces

Armed gunmen abducted up to 600 worshippers from a mosque in Dekera village, Niger State during Friday prayers on August 22, 2026. A video of the captives circulating Sunday showed children among

August 26, 2026

US State Department Africa map displayed at AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro showing mislabeled countries

State Department’s AI-Generated Africa Map Mislabeled Every Country at AIDS Conference

An AI-generated Africa map displayed by the US State Department at AIDS 2026 in Rio mislabeled nearly every country, placing Nigeria in the Sahara. Washington blamed a staffer who modified slides at

August 1, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Suspects extradited to China in joint operation targeting online gambling fraud syndicates

Nigeria’s Federal High Court Secretly Hosted an Illegal Indonesian Casino

An Indonesian gambling syndicate embedded illegal casino pages inside 20 government websites across 16 African nations, exploiting .gov domain credibility for search engine manipulation. Nigeria's Federal High Court and the anti-corruption EFCC

July 30, 2026

News·Technology

Nigerian law enforcement officers patrolling in northwest Nigeria amid banditry crisis

Armed Gang Kills at Least 20 in Nigeria’s Zamfara as Banditry Crisis Deepens

Armed bandits killed at least 20 people in Zamfara State on Wednesday, targeting villagers in northwest Nigeria in broad daylight. The attack deepens a banditry crisis that has persisted through record security

July 23, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night Oklahoma City Paycom Center

Dricus du Plessis Defeats Kamaru Usman in Return to UFC Winning Form at Oklahoma City

Dricus du Plessis won by unanimous decision in Oklahoma City, outstriking Kamaru Usman 136-92 in his first UFC fight since losing the middleweight championship to Khamzat Chimaev in August 2025. The scorecards

July 19, 2026

News·Sports

Children being treated for malnutrition at a hospital in Sokoto Nigeria amid fuel price surge from Iran war

In Nigeria, the Iran War’s Toll Falls on Children Who Had Nothing to Do With It

Nigeria's fuel prices nearly doubled after Iran's Hormuz closure, stripping families of income and pushing children who had recovered from malnutrition back into hospitals. UNICEF now estimates 23.4 million additional children globally

July 19, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Nigerian security forces in Oyo State following the rescue of 46 abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Boko Haram captivity

Nigeria Rescues 46 Abducted Schoolchildren After 56 Days in Boko Haram Captivity

Nigeria's security forces rescued 46 abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Boko Haram captivity in Oyo State, 56 days after their seizure from three schools. President Tinubu announced Thursday that eight assailants were

July 11, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Security personnel at Oyo state schools after 46 students and teachers were kidnapped on May 15

Forty-Six Kidnapped Schoolchildren and Teachers Freed in Nigeria After 56 Days

Nigeria freed 46 students and teachers 56 days after armed men seized them from three Oyo schools, with eight assailants arrested and no ransom paid. Tinubu confirmed the rescue as officials revealed

July 11, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

How to Get Around Lagos as a First-Time Visitor

Lagos is one of the largest cities in Africa, spread across the mainland and several islands connected by a small number of major bridges. Its transport system mixes buses and ride apps

July 10, 2026

Features·Travel

African migrants flee South Africa as xenophobic violence surges ahead of the June 30 deadline set by anti-migrant groups

Nations Rush to Evacuate Citizens as South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Deadline Nears

Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi and Zimbabwe are flying citizens home ahead of South Africa's June 30 anti-migrant deadline, as xenophobic attacks leave at least seven dead and 3,000 Malawians sheltering in a Durban

June 26, 2026

Government and Politics·News

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Tinubu Launches Re-Election Bid With Wike, Soludo and Adeleke at His Side

Clarissa Brings Virginia Woolf to Lagos at TIFF as Neon Eyes December Awards Run

Africa’s iGaming Market Moves From Eventually to Now as Regulation Reshapes the Continent

600 Worshippers Abducted from Nigeria Mosque in Niger State as Video of Captives Surfaces

State Department’s AI-Generated Africa Map Mislabeled Every Country at AIDS Conference

Nigeria’s Federal High Court Secretly Hosted an Illegal Indonesian Casino

Armed Gang Kills at Least 20 in Nigeria’s Zamfara as Banditry Crisis Deepens

Dricus du Plessis Defeats Kamaru Usman in Return to UFC Winning Form at Oklahoma City

In Nigeria, the Iran War’s Toll Falls on Children Who Had Nothing to Do With It

Nigeria Rescues 46 Abducted Schoolchildren After 56 Days in Boko Haram Captivity

Forty-Six Kidnapped Schoolchildren and Teachers Freed in Nigeria After 56 Days

How to Get Around Lagos as a First-Time Visitor

Nations Rush to Evacuate Citizens as South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Deadline Nears

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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