Panic gripped Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday after suspected terrorists attacked two churches during Easter celebrations, killing at least seven worshippers and abducting several others. The early-morning assault targeted the First ECWA Church and St. Augustine Catholic Church, both located in Ariko district, disrupting religious activities and sending read more Fatal…
…Domestic borrowing hits N4trn …FAAC allocations jump 161% in three years, IGR lags States across Nigeria are ramping up borrowing despite a surge in allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), which has risen by 161 percent in the past three years, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability and the slow pace of growth in read more States…
Nigeria’s data protection regulator has opened an investigation into an alleged breach involving parts of the country’s digital payments ecosystem, in a move that could widen scrutiny of how financial technology firms handle customer information. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) said it issued a formal notice of investigation on April 1 and has begun read more Nigeria…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed its Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) nationwide to suspend publicity and logistical arrangements for the planned voter revalidation exercise. The directive was conveyed in a letter dated April 4, 2026, and signed by Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the commission’s Secretary. Despite the suspension, the commission instructed RECs to continue internal read more INEC…
Durban City booked their place in this season’s Nedbank Cup final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Casric Stars at the Chatsworth Stadium on Saturday. The game was decided by an own goal as early as the sixth minute when Casric defender Sphamandla Mlilo unfortunately turned the ball into his own net. The home team came into the contest…
Arsenal were stunned 2-1 by a spirited Southampton side in their FA Cup quarterfinal at St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday night. The Gunners had two early chances via Max Dowman and Gabriel Martinelli, with the latter’s effort superbly blocked by Taylor Harwood-Bellis. But Southampton were not overawed. Loo Scienza raced through one-on-one with Kepa Arrizabalaga before being successfully marshalled…
Kaizer Chiefs will spend part of the Easter weekend on the road as they travel to Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape to face Orbit College in a Betway Premiership clash on Easter Monday. The Rustenburg-based side relocated the match in anticipation of accommodating the large crowds expected for this encounter. With the final FIFA international break of the current…
Head coach Mildred Cheche has named her final 23-player squad to represent Kenya in the first-round clash against Namibia in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Cheche has retained the core of the squad that has been part of the team’s previous qualifying campaigns, highlighting the continuity and cohesion within the side as they seek to build on…
Teen Cranes midfielder Nabalanzi Tracy has praised the team’s steady progress in camp, highlighting the growing tactical understanding as preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers gather momentum. The Uganda U-17 Women’s National Team remains in a residential camp at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, where the technical team continues to fine-tune key aspects of play…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports claiming that Senator David Mark stepped aside as the party’s national chairman to allow former chairman Ralph Nwosu take over leadership ahead of its national convention. The party’s reaction followed an online publication suggesting that Mark relinquished his position amid internal disputes and mounting pressure over the party’s structure, particularly after…
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