Less than two weeks before the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to kick off, uncertainty remains over whether Morocco will be ready to host the continental tournament. The competition is due to begin on March 17, but reports suggest Moroccan authorities have expressed concerns about their ability to…
A federal high court in Abuja, Nigeria, has added terrorism-related charges against former attorney general and justice minister Abubakar Malami, intensifying legal proceedings already ongoing over allegations of financial misconduct. Malami, who served as Nigeria’s attorney general and justice minister from 2015 to 2023, was previously accused of laundering approximately…
Airspace over Lagos was briefly suspended on Monday, February 23, 2026, after a fire broke out at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, disrupting operations and prompting emergency evacuations. The Incident Authorities reported that the fire started around 3:00 pm in a server room on the first floor of Terminal 1. The…
Senegalese musician Sahad Sarr has unveiled his new album, African West, a project that has been a decade in the making and reflects his ambition to reshape global musical influences through an unapologetically African lens. A Unique Sonic Identity Sarr’s sound draws inspiration from African, American, and global traditions, but…
An AFP investigation has revealed that the Nigerian government paid a “huge” ransom worth millions of dollars to secure the release of up to 230 children and staff abducted by Boko Haram militants in November 2025. Details of the Deal According to intelligence sources, the ransom was delivered by helicopter…
The Islamic police (Hisbah) in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano arrested nine Muslims on Wednesday for eating food during the ongoing Ramadan fast. Arrests and Enforcement The arrests followed an intensive search by Hisbah officers across restaurants, cafes, and markets, targeting Muslims who were not adhering to the fast. Deputy…
Police forces across 16 African countries have arrested more than 650 suspected cybercriminals and recovered over $4.3 million in a sweeping international crackdown on online scams. Operation Red Card 2.0 The operation, coordinated by INTERPOL, ran from December 2025 to January 2026 and targeted criminal networks behind: Investigators linked these…
A tragic gas explosion at a mining pit in Plateau State, Nigeria has claimed the lives of 38 lead miners, with 27 others injured, according to local authorities. Details of the Incident The blast occurred on Wednesday morning at the Kampanin Zurak mining site in Bashar district. Victims were working…
Some 100 US troops have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the fight against Islamist militants and other armed groups, the Nigerian military announced on Monday. Training and Support Role According to officials, Nigeria requested assistance from Washington in the form of training, technical support, and intelligence sharing.…
The UNESCO-listed Argungu Fishing Festival made a triumphant return on Saturday in Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria, after a six-year break caused by insecurity. Local fisherman Abubakar Usman’s 59-kilogramme catch stole the show, earning him two new saloon cars and a cash prize of one million naira (about $739). Festival Highlights…