ABUJA, Nigeria — A leading civil society organization in Nigeria has issued a stark warning over rising political extremism, following controversial comments by a prominent Islamic cleric calling for the continuation of same-faith presidential tickets in Africa’s most populous nation...
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hulayat Omidiran, has urged Nigeria’s Super Falcons to put their recent WAFCON exit behind them and focus on securing a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The national team faces South Africa on Thursday in a...
Bilateral trade between Nigeria and India reached nearly $9bn (£6.9bn) in the 2025/2026 financial year, up from $7.13bn recorded in the previous period, according to India’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abishek Singh. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, Singh stated that the increase...
Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in Lusaka for President Hakainde Hichilema’s final campaign rally, as the incumbent seeks a second term amid voter concerns over living costs, employment, and political freedoms. Dressed in red and waving party flags, supporters of the ruling...
Nigeria’s electoral authority has ordered a last-minute reprinting of ballot papers for the upcoming governorship election in Osun State following a federal court ruling. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Wednesday that Francis Ajala, candidate for the...