More than 50 dead and dozens missing after Nigeria boat sinks
At least 54 bodies have now been recovered from Nigeria’s River Niger after a boat, that may have been carrying more than 200 passengers, capsized in the early hours of Friday, the authorities say. Twenty-four of those on board were rescued, some of whom are still in hospital, but dozens of others may be missing. […]
Kenya’s Delta eSports fall in close battle as Nigeria’s Sierra 7 escape elimination by a whisker
Kenya’s Delta eSports fell with heads held high after a narrow 1-2 loss to Nigeria’s Sierra 7 in a thrilling Carry1st Africa Cup Group A clash. The nail-biting match saw Sierra 7 narrowly avoid elimination. Sierra 7 dominated the first map, winning 250-186, but the Kenyans, led by captain Michael, staged a remarkable comeback in […]
104 people perish after fuel tanker explodes in Nigeria
A fuel tanker exploded overnight in northern Nigeria killing at least 104 people who rushed to the scene of the accident to collect leaking petrol. The fire engulfed the overturned vehicle, which had been cordoned off by officers after it crashed, the police told the BBC. A hundred other people injured in the explosion have […]
Nigerians can’t get enough of Bien’s ‘Wahala’
Since the dissolution of the iconic Kenyan music group Sauti Sol last year, lead singer Bien has embarked on a solo career that is rapidly gaining international acclaim. His latest hit, ‘Wahala’ has taken the Nigerian music scene by storm, soaring to the top of the country’s social media trends and solidifying Bien’s status as […]
Nigeria’s President Tinubu falls over during ceremony
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has slipped and fallen over at an official event to mark 25 years of democracy in the country. The president, 72, fell as he climbed the steps on a vehicle which was supposed to take him around Eagle Square in the capital, Abuja. He had to be helped to get back […]
More than 280 Nigerian pupils abducted
More than 280 Nigerian school pupils have been abducted in the north-western town of Kuriga, officials say. The pupils were in the assembly ground around 08:30 (07:30 GMT) when dozens of gunmen on motorcycles rode through the school, one witness said. The students, between the ages of eight and 15, were taken away, along with […]
Nigeria seeks Interpol’s help to arrest 3 who stole Ksh900M from Central Bank using ex-President’s signature
Nigeria is seeking Interpol’s help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2 million/Ksh902 million from the central bank, using the forged signature of then President Muhammadu Buhari. Authorities believe that the suspects conspired with Nigeria’s former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele. He is already on trial on 20 charges, including illegally receiving the $6.2m. […]