Tag: Nigeria
Pupils abducted from Catholic school in fresh Nigeria attack
An unknown number of pupils have been abducted by armed men from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, the second mass school kidnapping this week.
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2025 CAF Award winners: Achraf Hakimi wins Player of the Year as Bubista crowned Coach of the Year
It was clear that Moroccan and Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi was going to pip Egyptian and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, as well as [...]
Armed men kidnap 25 students in north-west Nigeria, killing one teacher
Armed men stormed a boarding school in northwestern Nigeria and abducted 25 students in a pre-dawn raid, leaving the community reeling after a night o [...]
2026 World Cup play-off: Osimhen’s brace for Nigeria sets up finals against D.R. Congo
Nigeria 4-1 Gabon (after extra time)
Victor Osimhen and the Nigerian entourage could not believe it when the star striker failed to score against G [...]
2026 FIFA World Cup Q: Nigeria v Gabon preview, referee, kick-off time, venue, head-to-head, TV schedule, probable line-up, predictions
Nigeria v Gabon
Venue: Stade Prince Moulay Hassan (Rabat)
Time: 4 pm
Date: Wednesday 13th November 2025
Referee: Abongile Tom (South Afric [...]
President Trump orders U.S military to prepare for action against Islamist militants in Nigeria
President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to prepare for possible action against Islamist militants in Nigeria, citing concerns over the al [...]
Leader of robbery gang escapes from custody
A suspected leader of a robbery gang has reportedly escaped from custody at the Ngleshie Amanfro District Police Command. The incident occurred on [...]
Group C wrap-up: Bafana Bafana draw against Zimbabwe as Nigeria and Benin record important wins
Matchday 9 results
*Zimbabwe 0-0 South Africa
*Lesotho 0-1 Nigeria
*Rwanda 0-1 Benin
South Africa needed to beat Zimbabwe to kee [...]
Gary Lineker apologises to Victor Osimhen after questioning his performances in big matches
Gary Lineker has publicly apologised to Victor Osimhen for previously questioning his performance in big matches and his character.
The apology cam [...]
Nigeria: Dangote Petroleum resumes petrol sales
After a short halt in petrol sales using Nigeria's local currency, Dangote Petroleum, the largest refinery in Africa, has restarted selling petrol in [...]