Un accord a été signé à Freetown par la Cédéao pour le gazoduc Nigeria-Maroc, une infrastructure de plus de 6 000 km reliant 13 pays atlantiques et 3 sahéliens. Le projet, lancé il y a une décennie, entre désormais dans sa phase opérationnelle.
Glenn Gibbins, a Reform UK councillor in Sunderland, is charged under the Communications Act 2003 for a grossly offensive social media post targeting Nigerians. He faces magistrates court on 21 August.
Anthony Joshua defeats Kristian Prenga via 2nd-round KO in Jeddah, dedicating win to friends killed in a car crash, setting up potential all-British bout with Tyson Fury.
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria's largest military expansion, including 28,000 new soldiers and four additional army divisions. This move aims to address widespread insecurity caused by militant Islamists, separatists, and kidnapping gangs across the nation.
Mark Swan of England won the first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in men's lightweight para powerlifting, narrowly beating Nigeria's Roland Ezuruike on a tie-break after both lifted 222kg. Malaysia's defending champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin took bronze.
Over 20 people were killed and three wounded after gunmen, locally known as "bandits," attacked several villages in Talata Mafara, Zamfara state, Nigeria. The raid lasted about three hours, with residents accusing security forces of non-intervention, and livestock was rustled.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Lagos, Nigeria, engaging with youth influencers and a business delegation. The visit aimed to strengthen economic ties, promote German exports, secure energy supplies, and explore investment opportunities in infrastructure and renewable energy, despite market challenges.
Anthony Joshua is preparing for his fight against Kristian Prenga, his first since two close friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, died in a vehicle collision near Lagos, Nigeria, in December 2025. Joshua expressed his grief and nervousness for the upcoming contest.
Armed gang members attacked villages in Nigeria's Zamfara State, killing at least 20 people, according to AFP. The incident is part of increasing violence in northwest and central Nigeria, where bandits steal livestock and kidnap residents for ransom, with over $1.6M earned in ransom in 2024.
Nigeria's environmental agency, Nesrea, has launched an urgent investigation into a strange white foamy substance that appeared on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. The agency has warned the public to keep their distance, as motorists have been stopping to photograph the unidentified material, sparking safety concerns and speculation.
The 2026 World Cup saw a record 23.6% of players representing nations other than their birthplace, significantly impacting goals and assists. Michael Olise, born in France but eligible for four countries, exemplified this trend, breaking Pelé’s assist record for France.
Un gang armé a enlevé plus de 40 personnes dans le district de Maru, État de Zamfara, au nord-ouest du Nigeria, entre vendredi et dimanche. Un rescapé et un responsable local ont confirmé les faits, tandis que l'armée nigériane a récemment tué plus de 300 membres de gangs dans la région.
Johann Wadephul, deutscher Außenminister, trifft in Nigeria Influencer und Wirtschaftsvertreter, um deutsche Investitionen in Afrika zu fördern. Er betont die Notwendigkeit flexiblerer Wirtschaftspartnerschaften und die Suche nach Rohstoff- und Energiepartnern abseits Chinas, während er auch Mauretanien und Südafrika besucht.
Four Nigerian police officers are accused of extorting 53,000 naira from Musa Aliyu, head of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, at an illegal checkpoint in Abuja, leading to their arrest and disciplinary proceedings.
Le président nigérian Bola Tinubu a créé un Conseil des actifs virtuels pour harmoniser la régulation des cryptoactifs, auparavant fragmentée. Présidé par la Banque centrale, il vise à combler les lacunes et à encadrer l'innovation, reconnaissant l'adoption massive de la crypto face à la dévaluation du naira.
Nigeria faces a recurring crisis of deadly boat accidents, with over 55 lives lost this year. Despite government pledges and existing safety regulations like mandatory life jackets and licensed operators, overcrowding, unsafe vessels, and lack of enforcement continue to cause tragedies, particularly in rural areas where waterways are vital for transport.
Jelicia Westhoff, mother of Maduka Okoye's son, accused the Nigerian goalkeeper of cheating and abuse on Instagram, hours after he was seen dining with rapper Cardi B in Venice. Okoye has not publicly responded to the unverified claims.
West African leaders formally endorsed the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a vast 6,000km project costing an estimated $25bn. It will carry Nigerian gas to Morocco and Europe, aiming to reshape West Africa's energy landscape and boost regional growth and international power.
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed an executive order to harmonize digital asset regulation, establish a virtual asset council, and update tax policies. This aims to protect citizens from fraud, safeguard financial integrity, and enable responsible innovation amidst strong digital asset adoption.
Espanha e Argentina, finalistas da Copa do Mundo, serão co-anfitriãs da edição de 2030, que marca o centenário do torneio. O artigo analisa as prováveis composições das seleções para 2030, destacando jovens talentos e a transição de lideranças em ambos os times.
Peter Komolafe, nascido na Inglaterra em 1979, superou a experiência de viver nas ruas para se tornar um renomado consultor financeiro, autor e palestrante. Sua jornada incluiu adoção, bullying, retorno à Nigéria e dificuldades financeiras antes de encontrar sucesso.
Nigeria's military announced the rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted two months ago from schools in Oyo state. The operation, which involved multiple security agencies and local vigilantes, resulted in arrests and the dismantling of a criminal network. Families expressed relief but also highlighted the harrowing ordeal and the need for enhanced school security measures.
Nigerian soldiers eliminated over 300 members of kidnapping and cattle bandit gangs in Zamfara state this week. The two-day operation in Gummi district targeted criminal and jihadist groups terrorizing communities by raiding land, stealing cattle, and kidnapping for ransom.
A study reveals India, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana have the most cities at extreme heat risk, with over 95% of these located in Asia and Africa. Vulnerability and limited coping capacity significantly increase the danger for urban populations, necessitating passive cooling and low-energy technologies for adaptation.
