Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating neighbours Benin Republic in the final round of the African qualifiers....

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz "until further notice" after intercepting a vessel accused of using an unauthorised shipping route, according to Iranian state...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names and credentials of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. The...

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has dismissed national team coach Pape Thiaw following the country's disappointing exit from the FIFA World Cup. The federation announced the decision on Sunday, stating...

South African football is mourning the death of midfielder Jayden Adams, who has died at the age of 25, just days after representing the country at the 2026 FIFA World...

President Bola Tinubu has expressed relief over the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, commending security agencies for successfully...

All the school children and teachers abducted during the May 15 attack at the Ahoro-Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued bringing an end...

President Bola Tinubu has formally submitted his Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination form to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), officially confirming his bid...

Amnesty International has condemned the United States' latest deportation of 11 migrants to Eswatini, describing the move as unlawful and accusing the administration of pursuing "cruel and racist" immigration policies....

The Malian military says it has regained control of the strategic northern town of Anefis after nearly a week of intense fighting with separatist rebels and jihadist militants. The town,...