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Nigeria’s internally displaced persons rise to eight million

Punch · July 5, 2025

Nigeria carries the highest number of internally displaced persons in West Africa, hosting roughly 8.18 million IDPs. This is according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees June 2025 situation report obtained by Sunday PUNCH....

Nigeria records 11,000 unregistered refugees in six months – Report

Punch · July 5, 2025

The number of refugees and asylum seekers awaiting registration in Nigeria has jumped from 21,095 in December 2024 to 32,750 by June 2025. This amounts to 55 per cent rise or roughly 11,700 refugees who remained ineligible for food stipends, cash...

Nigerians pay $180 taxes per international flight – Report

Punch · July 5, 2025

Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a new report...

PETER RUFAI: NIGERIA LOST A HERO

This Day · July 5, 2025

Nigeria lost another hero when Super Eagles legend, Peter Rufai died on July 3. He was 61 years old and died after battling a protracted illness for several weeks. The news of his death was particularly devastating for the nation and the...

4 dead after torrential rainfall hits Cameroon

Xinhua News Agency ·

YAOUNDE, July 5 (Xinhua) -- At least four people have died following torrential rains in Cameroon's mountainous region of Adamawa, an official said Saturday. Several days of torrential downpours in the region's chief town of Ngaoundere triggered a...

Boki/Ikom People Satisfied With My Representation – Hon. Abang

Daily Independent · July 6, 2025

1 Hon Victor Abang, a gentleman politician and proactive leader, is the lawmaker representing Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency of Cross River State in the House of Representatives. Abang, a former Special Adviser to ex-Governor Ben Ayade on National...

What makes these 10 MMA fighters the most explosive knockout artists in combat sports today

The Times of India ·

What makes these 10 MMA fighters the most explosive knockout artists in combat sports today (Image Source: Getty Images) MMA has turned into an exhibition of physical skills in which some fighters have special and rare skills of finishing in...

Russian volunteer legion captures Nigerian fighting for Russia on Zaporizhzhia front

Ukrinform ·

Fighters of the Freedom of Russia Legion, a unit operating under the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), captured a citizen of Nigeria who was fighting on the Russian side during assault operations in the Zaporizhzhia direction. As reported by...

Nigeria Women vs Tunisia Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 7th 2025

Sportskeeda · July 5, 2025

Nigeria will begin their quest to win a 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations when they face Tunisia in their tournament opener on Sunday (July 6th). The game will be played at Stade Larbi Zaouli. The Super Falcons finalized preparations for the...

Ukrainian forces capture Nigerian fighting for Russia in exchange for reduced sentence

Prompt News Online · July 5, 2025

Ukrainian forces have captured a Nigerian national, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, who was fighting on behalf of the Russian military in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Oluwagbemileke, 29, was apprehended in the Zaporizhzhia region by the Freedom of Russia...

Fresh Elanga bid submitted by Newcastle, Silva to leave Benfica: Latest transfer news and rumours today

Sports Mole ·

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including the latest on Anthony Elanga's future at Nottingham Forest and an update on Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva. Newcastle United have reportedly submitted a fresh £55m offer for...

'Mission X' - Inside Nigeria's master plan to with a 10th WAFCON title

ESPN Africa · July 5, 2025

After disappointment of not only failing to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, but finishing tied for their worst ever performance (4th), Nigeria have returned to Morocco on a mission to win their 10th WAFCON title. In June, the NFF...

Nigeria Starts First Domestic Container Shipping Line

The Maritime Executive ·

Clarion Shipping West Africa is starting what it calls “Nigeria’s first fully indigenous container liner,” as it looks to build regional trade and improve service versus the transshipment options of the major carriers. The company celebrated the...

Ukrainian forces capture Nigerian fighting for Russia in exchange for reduced jail term

Punch · July 5, 2025

A Nigerian man, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, who was fighting for the Russian military in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, has been captured by the Ukrainian forces. Oluwagbemileke was apprehended by the Freedom of Russia Legion, a unit...

WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons ready for battle as Africa’s top women’s tournament begins in Morocco

Premium Times · July 5, 2025

As the 13th edition of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) begins this Saturday in Morocco, all attention turns to Nigeria’s Super Falcons—the most successful team in the tournament’s history. With nine titles already in the bag, the...

Celebrating Pastor Folu Adeboye At 77: A legacy of educational impact in Africa

The Guardian (Nigeria) · July 5, 2025

Pastor Folu Adeboye, wife of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), will turn seventy-seven on July 13, 2025. Her life has consistently been devoted to the pursuit and promotion of education. She...

Has Trump taken leadership lessons from cold war-era Africa?

The Guardian · July 5, 2025

Ever since Donald Trump returned to power, pundits have struggled to find apt analogies for his style of governance. Some liken his loyalty demands, patronage networks and intimidation tactics to the methods of a mafia don. Others cast him as a...

Roadblock Unveils Innovative Way, Select DJs for Africa’s Biggest Club Party

This Day · July 5, 2025

Ferdinand Ekechukwu I n a stunning display of creativity, and transparency in the selection process of artists for major concerts and shows in Nigeria, Roadblock Party, has inaugurated the first of its kind live exercise to select disc jockeys...

NPA berths first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel

The Sun Nigeria · July 5, 2025

By Steve Agbota In a development that signposts readiness to maximise the gains derivable from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday, said it has deployed its state-of-the-art marine crafts...

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president faces defections as key allies join race to end four-decade rule

Malay Mail · July 4, 2025

YAOUNDÉ (Cameroon), July 4 — At 92, the world’s oldest head of state, Cameroonian President Paul Biya, faces defections by allies-turned-rivals jockeying to replace him in elections that could end his four-plus decades in power. Biya, who has led...