Nigeria News

Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero of the day, saving two penalties as the Super Eagles beat Egypt to win bronze at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The game ended goalless after 90 minutes and headed into penalties. The Chippa United goalkeeper saved Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush’s efforts as the Super

France and Sweden have firmly pushed back against a new tariff threat by United States President Donald Trump, insisting they will not be intimidated or blackmailed over their opposition to any attempt to take over Greenland. Reacting to the move on Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed France’s commitment to the sovereignty and independence of

Nigeria and Egypt squared off in the third place for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and won their ninth bronze medal in the competition. The Super Eagles lost on penalties to Morocco in the semi-final. Egypt, on the other hand, were defeated by Senegal. Coach Eric Chelle left star players Victor Osimhen and

The Kano State Police Command has said that seven people were killed after armed attackers broke into a home in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano. Police said they received an emergency call at about 12:10 pm on January 17, 2025, reporting an attack on the home of Haruna Bashir. The victims were identified as Fatima Abubakar,

Ukrainian negotiators have arrived in the United States for talks with the Trump administration on ending almost four years of war with Russia, a member of the delegation said on Saturday. They will meet US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner. The talks will take place in Miami just days

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday said the C-130 transport aircraft, which made a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, has resumed its journey after safety checks, easing concerns over the status of the aircraft and its crew. NAF spokesman, Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement, saying the aircraft departed Bobo-Dioulasso on Friday

President Bola Tinubu on Friday cautioned state governors that he could issue an Executive Order to enforce direct funding for local governments if they fail to comply with a recent Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to the third tier of government. The President issued the warning while speaking at the 15th National Executive Committee,