Governor Babagana Zulum has disbursed N5.81 billion in outstanding gratuity payments to retired civil servants and families of deceased workers in Borno State, marking a significant step in public sector welfare reform.
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South Africa's national team celebrated a historic achievement by advancing past the World Cup group stage for the first time, returning home to a hero's welcome.
A South African court has rejected Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala’s agreed eight-year plea deal on fraud and corruption charges, with the magistrate proposing a 12-year prison sentence instead.
South Korea announced a massive $500 billion semiconductor investment to meet surging AI demand, while China added 20 Japanese organizations to its export blacklist, escalating regional tech tensions.
Nigerian internationals Tochukwu Nnadi and Frank Onyeka secure new roles in France and England, while South Africa's Thendo Mofokeng joins Union St-Gilloise. Samuel Chukwueze remains at AC Milan after rejecting Turkish offer.
Recent research and student-led protests underscore Nigeria's deepening security challenges, with violence extending beyond Boko Haram to include campus unrest and missing military personnel.
Tony Ojukwu of Nigeria's NHRC was elected vice-president of the African Rights Network, while courts advanced cases involving Omoyele Sowore and former official El-Rufai.
Police and security agencies in Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo, and Borno states have arrested suspects and rescued victims in recent operations targeting kidnapping and armed robbery.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its knockout phase, hydration breaks spark debate while managers like Lionel Scaloni and Ståle Solbakken issue urgent tactical warnings ahead of key fixtures.
The Nigerian government is launching a digital platform to automate school census data, while education experts call for JAMB restructuring. Sokoto clears scholarship arrears as students win international awards.
As Nigerian political parties confirm candidates and review primaries ahead of the 2027 general election, the PDP has raised alarms over declining public confidence in INEC, while the Labour Party confirms receipt of its access code for candidate uploads.
Hundreds of Nigerians have been repatriated following a surge in xenophobic violence and anti-immigrant protests across South African cities, as tensions flare in Johannesburg and beyond.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo calls for humility in leadership, while First Lady Oluremi Tinubu champions small enterprise, reflecting broader debates on values and economic direction in Nigeria.
Mass protests in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town against illegal immigration have reignited debates over government priorities and xenophobic sentiment, despite authorities urging calm and restraint.
Indonesia's former education minister and Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim sentenced to 10 years for corruption linked to a laptop procurement deal. In Nigeria, activist Omoyele Sowore's bail restored at N200 million.
Elon Musk has regained his status as a trillionaire as shares in SpaceX and Tesla surge, reinforcing his lead as the world’s richest person.
Advocacy groups challenge Ghana's role in U.S. deportation flights, while South Africa sees public protests against illegal immigration, with police deployed in Durban and Johannesburg.
Yamaha will part ways with MotoGP riders Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins at the end of the 2026 season, while South African football clubs Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have each released multiple players.
As African tech firms push for speed, foundational gaps in observability, culture, and design intent threaten sustainable progress.