Eniola Bolaji Climbs to World No. 1 in Para Badminton SL3 Category
Eniola Bolaji has climbed to World No. 1 in the SL3 women’s category of para-badminton, following a silver medal finish at the 2026 World Para Badminton Championship in Bahrain....
Nigeria
Voice Vote Ruling Triggers House Walkout in Electoral Act Showdown
A House rowdy session over Electoral Act rescission erupted on Tuesday after Speaker Tajudeen Abbas ruled in favour of reversing the amendment bill during a disputed voice vote. The ruling triggered protests, a walkout and a closed-door session, intensifying tensions over Clause 60(3) and the 2027 election timetable....
Senegal’s U-20 Women’s Coach Admits Outclassed by Nigeria’s Falconets
Senegal’s U-20 Women’s coach, Mbayang Thiam, admitted that his side was outclassed by Nigeria’s Falconets in their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier, which saw Nigeria win with a 3-1 aggregate scoreline....
Efe Ajagba Demands Top 10 Opponents After Knockout Victory Over Charles Martin
After a dominant fourth-round knockout win over Charles Martin, Efe Ajagba is demanding a place in the top 10 boxing rankings, stating that he is ready for the biggest challenges in the heavyweight division....
Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Targets Foreign-Born Players
Eric Chelle, coach of the Super Eagles, has set his sights on recruiting foreign-born players to strengthen Nigeria’s football team for upcoming qualifiers....
NASS Protest Return Escalates Pressure on Clause 60(3) Negotiators
Protesters returned to the National Assembly on Monday as the NASS protest return over real-time transmission intensified pressure on lawmakers negotiating Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act amendment. Civil society groups demanded mandatory real-time upload of election results, directly challenging senators who removed the phrase from the harmonised draft ahead of 2027....
Clause 60(3) Deadlock Puts 2027 on Edge
The Electoral Act harmonisation deadlock has escalated into a high-risk institutional showdown as lawmakers fail to reconcile differences over mandatory real-time transmission of election results. With Clause 60(3) unresolved and the 2027 timetable under possible revision, Nigeria’s reform trajectory now hinges on wording that could shape public trust in the next general election....
El-Rufai EFCC Detention and Cybercrime Charges Escalate Political Crisis
El-Rufai EFCC detention and cybercrime charges have intensified Nigeria’s political climate after the former Kaduna governor was held in Abuja over alleged N423bn misappropriation and separately charged for unlawful interception of the National Security Adviser’s phone. The twin tracks—financial probe and cybercrime counts—have triggered protests, rebuttals and heightened national scrutiny....
China to Scrap Tariffs for African Nations From May, Signals Trade Reset
China scrap tariffs Africa policy shift is set to take effect in May, as Beijing announced plans to remove import duties on a wide range of goods from African countries. The move is positioned as a trade facilitation measure, but it also carries strategic implications for supply chains, export growth and geopolitical influence....
How OFAC Sanctions Interact With Nigeria’s Counter-Insurgency Architecture
OFAC sanctions Nigeria counter-insurgency dynamics have become increasingly intertwined as US financial blacklists target individuals allegedly linked to extremist networks. While Washington freezes assets and restricts global dollar access, Nigeria’s domestic security and financial intelligence architecture determines whether those designations translate into operational disruption on the ground....