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The deterioration of Nigeria's most prominent political friendship reveals deeper fractures in the country's governance, as calls grow for judicial rather than political resolution of allegations against the former Kaduna governor.
South Africa's sporting focus splits on 18 February as the Proteas prepare for their final T20 World Cup group match against UAE with Super Eights secured, while Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns contest a potentially title-defining Betway Premiership showdown at FNB Stadium.
Security operatives arrest multiple suspects for kidnapping and vandalism while a Federal High Court hears testimony detailing the planning and execution of the 2022 Owo church terrorist attack that killed over 40 worshippers.
As Ambassador Kingsley Amafibe engages heads of state at Ethiopia's 39th AU Summit and billionaire Prateek Suri presents his African memoir to Zambia's Vice President, two distinct approaches to continental influence emerge—one through traditional diplomacy, the other through personal narrative.
A terrorist assault on a Borno farming community and a thwarted bandit attack in Oyo State underscore the persistent, geographically dispersed security threats confronting Nigerian authorities, revealing both the scope of the challenge and uneven capacity to respond.
As Nigerian institutions welcome new students through traditional matriculation ceremonies, educators debate how to reshape curricula to meet the demands of a rapidly transforming job market.
As Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates prepare for a potential Betway Premiership title decider, the two giants are also locked in competition for Golden Arrows' rising star, highlighting the intensity of South African football's most storied rivalry.
Social media stars Zach Justice and Indiana Massara spark dating speculation while rapper French Montana confirms engagement to Sheikha Mahra, highlighting evolving celebrity relationship dynamics in the digital age.
A boat capsized in Yauri Local Government Area shortly after a wedding ceremony, killing 14 people—mostly women—in the latest incident highlighting Nigeria's persistent transportation and security challenges.
Edo State in Nigeria documented 47 disasters affecting over 10,000 people in 2025, while Kenya's government issues land title deeds to resettle 105 families displaced by the Maai Mahiu floods, highlighting contrasting approaches to disaster management across the continent.
From the protracted Senzo Meyiwa trial to historical taxi violence inquiries, South African courts are navigating a constellation of high-stakes cases that test the limits of witness testimony, forensic evidence, and procedural integrity.
While severe storms threaten two provinces with hail and strong winds, SanParks appeals for public support to restore Kruger National Park's infrastructure damaged by recent catastrophic flooding.
Despite ambitious continental integration goals, African trade organizations face persistent obstacles including infrastructure deficits, payment system failures, and political risks that undermine economic unity efforts.
President Tinubu's directive to complete abandoned projects yields its first major result with the commissioning of an N8 billion mall in Abuja, while state-level infrastructure improvements signal broader momentum in project delivery.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has challenged financial institutions and private sector actors to expand support for micro, small, and medium enterprises while the federal government rolls out targeted youth development programmes, including free examination registration for 10,000 students in the southeast.