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March 25, 2026

Navy seeks Denmark’s support to enhance security in Gulf of Guinea

The Nigerian Navy has called for stronger collaboration with Denmark to enhance maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.

Naval chief Idi Abbas and the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Jen Hansen
March 24, 2026

NEMA receives 708 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic

The National Emergency Management Agency on Monday received 708 stranded Nigerians from Niamey, Niger Republic.

Stranded Nigerians in Niger Republic
March 24, 2026
Hospital ward in Senegal
March 22, 2026

Rwanda edge South Africa in rain-hit cricket thriller

The visitors rallied to 90 for three in 12 overs, with captain Mieke Van Voorst scoring 34 off 27 balls.

Rwanda edge South Africa
March 22, 2026

Cricket: Nigeria crush Ghana by 136 runs in Kambarami cup clash

Christabel Chukwuonye anchored the innings with 43 off 27 balls, guiding Nigeria to 159 for four in 20 overs.

Fifth Women’s Invitational T20I tournament
March 22, 2026

Ghana repatriates 44 citizens rescued from trafficking camps in Akwa Ibom

According to the statement, efforts are underway to ensure the rehabilitation, and reintegration of the victims.

Ghanian police officers
March 21, 2026

Hakimi rejects Morocco’s AFCON title after mum’s prompting, rallies teammates 

“I respect the CAF decision but I’m officially rejecting the trophy. I didn’t win 2025 AFCON. Congratulations to Senegal once again,” Mr Hakimi said.

Senegal lifting trophy at AFCON 2025
March 21, 2026

Determined Rwanda thrash Ghana 122 runs

Ghana struggled against Rwanda’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding, finding it difficult to build momentum.

Rwanda vs Ghana cricket
March 19, 2026

WHO urges action to end TB in Nigeria, other African countries by 2030

Mr Janabi noted that in 2024 alone, tuberculosis killed 378,000 people in Africa and infected 2.7 million others, representing about one quarter of the global TB burden.

Tuberculosis patient
March 19, 2026

Tinubu to meet British PM Starmer today over worsening terrorism in Sahel

“Our West African region faces complex terrorism challenges with roots in the Sahel,” Mr Tinubu said.

Tinubu to meet British PM Starmer