The Lagos State Government has launched a new E-Birth Registration Initiative in collaboration with UNICEF, the National Population Commission (NPC), and the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), aimed...

Benin’s electoral commission has cleared only two candidates to contest next April’s presidential election, a decision that further strengthens the ruling coalition’s grip on power. The April 12 poll will...

DR Congo sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory over Cameroon on Thursday to book a place in the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting up...

Paystack, the Stripe-owned Nigerian payments company, has suspended its Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate. The controversy erupted on Wednesday...

The Super Eagles booked their place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs after defeating Gabon 4-1 in extra time on Thursday, powered by a Victor...

Kenya’s government has revealed that at least 200 of its citizens are currently fighting for Russia in the ongoing war against Ukraine, with recruitment networks allegedly still active in both...

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed claims that Nigeria violates religious freedom, describing them as false, misleading, and damaging to the country’s image. Speaking at...

Kenyan authorities have arrested three Nigerian nationals for allegedly engaging in cyber-related crimes and residing illegally in the country. The suspects identified as Peter Chukwujekwu, Alazor Chukulute Sunday, and Nnalue...

South Africa has announced plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking a potential historic moment as Africa aims to host the global sporting spectacle...

At least two Nigerians have died and two others were rescued after a migrant vessel capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has reported. The rubber...