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Friday, January 23, 2026

Africa

January 14, 2026

Nigeria’s female lawyers seek justice for murdered colleague Mediatrix Nwamaka-Chigbo

“Nigerians deserve leadership that prioritises their peaceful existence and upholds the sanctity of human life,” said Chinelo Iriele.

Mediatrix Nwamaka-Chigbo
January 13, 2026

AFCON 2025: Meet Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea to officiate Nigeria, Morocco clash

Born on September 11, 1987, in Accra, Ghana, Mr Laryea is a former player and goalkeeper of Accra Academy.

Daniel Laryea
January 13, 2026

Moroccans confident Atlas Lions will devour Super Eagles

Mr Ali said, “The match is going to be an interesting game and the teams will give each other tough time but I think Morocco will win because of home support.”

Morocco and Nigeria
January 13, 2026

Presidential Election: Uganda suspends licences of media, human rights groups

Mr Ssempala said, “We don’t know what they have against us.”

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni
January 13, 2026

Uganda again shuts Internet ahead of presidential election

President Yoweri Museveni and 43-year-old Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly called Bobi Wine, are the candidates for the election.

January 13, 2026

Insecurity: Trump sends heavy artillery to Nigeria

U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja,” thevU.S. Africa Command said on Tuesday.

Nigerian and United States flag (Credit: Guardian)
January 13, 2026

AFCON 2025: I am not afraid of sacking if we lose to Nigeria on Wednesday, says Morocco coach

Mr Regragui stated that the risk of getting sacked by federations is the reality of coaches on the job.

Morroco head coach, Walid Regragui
January 13, 2026

Uganda: Museveni seeks seventh term after four decades in power with Bobi Wine as contender

When Yoweri Museveni seized power in 1986, he said, “The problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is not the people but leaders who want to overstay in power.”

Museveni and Bobi Wine
January 13, 2026

Ex-NUC boss seeks Africa-led research to reduce foreign dependence

A former executive secretary of NUC, Peter Okebukola, has called on African leaders to establish and fund institutions that support Africa-led research.

Peter Okebukola (Credit: NUC)
January 11, 2026

AFCON: FG showers encomiums on Super Eagles over Algeria defeat; hails Rabiu’s cash promise

The ministry stressed that the players continue to show themselves as true ambassadors of Nigeria with their conduct and performance on the pitch.

The Super Eagles