Nigeria
Stampede at Children’s Carnival in Nigeria Leaves Many Feared Dead
A tragic stampede at a children’s carnival in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria, has claimed the lives of multiple...
Nigeria Grapples with Rising Kidnappings as Report Reveals $1.42 Billion Paid in Ransoms
Nigeria’s escalating security crisis has been brought into sharp focus following a shocking report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which revealed...
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...
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Shocking Bust in DR Congo: $800K Cash and Gold Bars Seized from Chinese Nationals
In a dramatic turn of events, three Chinese nationals were apprehended in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo with a staggering haul of...
Shift in West African Military Landscape as Ivory Coast and Senegal Expel French Forces
In a landmark decision affecting the military footprint of former colonial powers in West Africa, Ivory Coast has declared the withdrawal of French...
