6 h. ago “We Bombed Terrorists In Sokoto, In Coordination With Nigerian Authorities” – U.S. Army

The United States Africa Command has disclosed that they coordinated with Nigerian authorities to launch strikes agaisnt ISIS terrorists in Sokoto State on Christmas night. AFICOM disclosed this in a statement on X, after President Donald Trump announced the development on his Truth Social handle. AFRICOM said, “At the direction of the President of the […] The post “We Bombed Terrorists In Sokoto, In Coordination With Nigerian Authorities” – U.S. Army appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

13 h. ago Primate Ayodele Says AFCON Prophecy On Super Eagles Misinterpreted

The founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has said that his prophecy on the Super Eagles’ performance at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament has been wrongly interpreted by the public. His clarification followed criticism from some Nigerians who accused him of wrongly predicting that Super Eagles forward […]

Politics

14 h. ago AFCON 2025: Broos dismisses Salah, Marmoush threat ahead of Egypt clash

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has dismissed the threat posed by Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush ahead of Bafana read more AFCON 2025: Broos dismisses Salah, Marmoush threat ahead of Egypt clash

Politics

17 h. ago AFCON organisers allow free entry to fill empty stands — CAF source

Organisers of the Africa Cup of Nations are allowing free entry to fans after kickoff to fill empty stadiums, a source from the CAF confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-organisers-allow-free-entry-to-fill-empty-stands-caf-source/

Politics

19 h. ago Captain Ndidi Addresses Osimhen’s Frustration After Tanzania Match

In a candid reflection on the emotional state of his teammate, Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi has shed light on Victor Osimhen’s frustrations following Nigeria’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tanzania in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group opener. The match, held on Tuesday, saw Nigeria secure a crucial win, thanks to goals from […]

Politics

23 h. ago Here’s how much Africa’s biggest banks spent on expansion deals in 2025

African banks spent at least $537 million on expansion deals in 2025, based on disclosed transactions, as the continent’s largest read more Here’s how much Africa’s biggest banks spent on expansion deals in 2025

Politics

25 h. ago African Marketplace Dubai 2025: A bold step toward redefining Africa’s global trade story

On November 12, over 100 export-ready brands from Africa and the Caribbean gathered at the Grand Hyatt Dubai for the read more African Marketplace Dubai 2025: A bold step toward redefining Africa’s global trade story

Politics

27 h. ago How strategic partnerships are driving Congo’s shift from cash to digital payments

For decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ranked among Africa’s most cash-dependent economies, constrained by low banking penetration, limited read more How strategic partnerships are driving Congo’s shift from cash to digital payments

Economics

27 h. ago The technician deficit: How neglect of technical skills undermines Africa’s industrial ambition

There are moments when a single commercial decision acts as a burning mirror, stripping away illusions to expose a systemic read more The technician deficit: How neglect of technical skills undermines Africa’s industrial ambition

Politics

33 h. ago AFCON 2025: Davido Wins $96,000 For Correctly Predicting Super Eagles’ Victory Over Tanzania

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has reportedly gained profit after correctly predicting the outcome of Nigeria’s opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The DMW Records boss staked a wager on the Super Eagles’ Group C encounter against Tanzania in Fes, Morocco, predicting that both teams would score in the […] The post AFCON 2025: Davido Wins $96,000 For Correctly Predicting Super Eagles’ Victory Over Tanzania appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

33 h. ago Diallo seals winning start for Ivory Coast in AFCON 2025 opener

Ivory Coast began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title defence with a narrow 1–0 win over Mozambique at read more Diallo seals winning start for Ivory Coast in AFCON 2025 opener

Politics

39 h. ago Davido Wins $96,000 After Correctly Predicting Super Eagles’ Win Over Tanzania

  Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reportedly made a significant profit after accurately predicting the outcome of Nigeria’s opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The DMW Records boss placed a wager on the Super Eagles’ Group C encounter against Tanzania in Fes, Morocco, backing both teams to score […]

Politics

42 h. ago PenCom strengthens collaboration with CSOs to deepen reforms, expand inclusion

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has strengthened its collaboration with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as part of efforts to deepen read more PenCom strengthens collaboration with CSOs to deepen reforms, expand inclusion

Politics

46 h. ago Super Eagles Begin AFCON Quest With Gritty Win Over Tanzania

Nigeria’s Super Eagles launched their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Tanzania yesterday, demonstrating both their attacking flair and crucial resilience under pressure. The match, played in front of an enthusiastic crowd, sets a promising tone for Nigeria’s ambitions for fourth in the prestigious continental tournament. The first half […]

Politics

49 h. ago ‘Witch Hunt’, Former EU Commissioner Breton Responds To US Visa Restrictions

Breton was described by the US State Department as the “mastermind” of a major piece of legislation that imposes content moderation and other standards on major social media platforms operating in Europe. The post ‘Witch Hunt’, Former EU Commissioner Breton Responds To US Visa Restrictions appeared first on Channels Television.

Politics

53 h. ago Edo Assembly Orders Recovery of N17.5bn Radisson Blu Funds, Moves To Reclaim Hotel

Lawmakers in the Edo State House of Assembly have given nod to Governor Monday Okpebholo to work with relevant anti-graft agencies to recover N17.5 billion from two Escrow Agents, Meristem Trustees Limited and Emerging Africa Trustees Limited. The N17.5 billion was the balance of the N25 billion former Governor Godwin Obaseki raised from the Capital […]

Politics

54 h. ago Lack of digital procurement threatens Africa free trade – Kuraway CEO

Manual procurement and poor logistics threaten the AfCFTA. Learn how digital procurement in Africa can overcome these barriers to boost trade and efficienc Read More: https://punchng.com/lack-of-digital-procurement-threatens-africa-free-trade-kuraway-ceo/

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56 h. ago From Enugu to Juba: ‘Read to Impact’ concludes third Distributed Literary Festival across five nations

Africa’s contemporary literary scene came alive across borders from late November to early December as the Read to Impact (RTI) community successfully concluded the third edition of its annual Readers’ Meetup, a bold experiment in what it calls a “distributed literary festival”. Rejecting the conventional single-location model, the 2025 edition unfolded simultaneously across seven cities […]

Politics

57 h. ago AFCON: Moroccan police probe illegal resale of match tickets

Moroccan police have opened a judicial investigation into the illegal sale of match tickets for the 2025 Africa Cup of read more AFCON: Moroccan police probe illegal resale of match tickets

Events

58 h. ago New tax law will expand states’ revenue, protect small businesses — Sanwo

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu defends Nigeria’s new tax law, stating it will boost state revenue, protect small businesses, and ensure fairness, not worsen ineq Read More: https://punchng.com/new-tax-law-will-expand-states-revenue-protect-small-businesses-sanwo-olu/

Economics