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Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has drawn fierce public condemnation after comments he made during a television interview appeared to frame ransom payments as a financial lifeline for armed groups currently under pressure from Nigerian security forces. In remarks aired on AIT News, Gumi was quoted as saying that criminals involved in banditry…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has openly criticised the Federal Government for what he described as an embarrassingly sluggish response to the latest wave of xenophobic tensions targeting Nigerians in South Africa, arguing that the country’s inaction contrasted sharply with the swift measures taken by smaller African nations. Atiku made his position known in…
At least 80 persons have died from a fresh Ebola outbreak spreading across three health zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu, according to data released by the World Health Organisation on Sunday. The outbreak, designated the 17th in Congo since the virus was first identified there in 1976,…
The Presidency has pushed back sharply against Labour Party’s former presidential candidate Peter Obi over his criticism of Nigeria’s delegation to the African CEO Forum in Rwanda, accusing him of choosing “populism over the facts.” Obi had argued that diplomacy should not be reduced to ceremonies or symbolic displays, insisting that international engagements must…
Alarmed by the worsening conditions of street children across West Africa, the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States has adopted a resolution demanding urgent, coordinated action to end child hunger, trafficking, abuse, deprivation, and all forms of exploitation threatening the future of children in the region. The resolution was adopted during…
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that American and Nigerian forces had successfully eliminated a senior Islamic State group leader described as the most active terrorist in the world, in what he called a flawlessly executed joint military operation. “Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed…
Sunday Adetunji, one of Nigerian club football’s most recognisable strikers, has formally switched international allegiance to Sudan, ending any realistic prospect of a return to the Super Eagles setup and marking a significant turn in a career that has taken him across four continents. The 26 year old forward, who currently plays for Al…
Nigerian nationals travelling to Rwanda will no longer require a visa, as Nigeria has activated a reciprocal 30-day visa exemption arrangement following a presidential announcement made at a continental business summit. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced on Friday that it has completed all arrangements to implement the directive issued by President Bola Tinubu at…
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands’ FIFA World Cup campaign after undergoing successful back surgery to correct an injury that has kept him sidelined since November 2025. The Dutch international, who had been one of United’s standout performers at the start of the season, is not expected to return to…
Health authorities across Africa have confirmed a new Ebola virus disease outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising fresh alarms over cross-border transmission risks as regional governments scramble to contain the spread. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Africa) announced the outbreak on Friday, confirming it had struck Ituri…
