Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $42bn, Highest Since 2019
Nigeria’s external reserves climbed to $42.03bn in September 2025, the highest in six years. Analysts say the rally strengthens naira stability and boosts investor confidence....
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Nigeria’s GDP Growth Hits 4.23%, Labour Disputes Reality
Nigeria’s GDP expanded by 4.23% in Q2 2025, boosted by oil and non-oil sectors. But labour unions insist growth figures mask rising hardship....
Adamawa flesh-eating disease kills 7 as FG launches urgent probe
By IDNN Health Desk The Federal Government has launched an urgent probe after seven people died from a mysterious flesh-eating disease in Malabu, Adamawa. Health......
Tobi Amusan Wins Silver as Ditaji Kambundji Stuns World with 100m Hurdles Gold in Tokyo
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan came agonisingly close to reclaiming the top of the hurdles world, but it was Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji who stole the headlines in......
Super Eagles Face Must-Win Clash Against South Africa in Bloemfontein
Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a do-or-die World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein today. Sitting third in Group C, the Eagles must win to revive hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup, with players Samuel Chukwueze and Stanley Nwabali expressing confidence in victory despite daunting odds....
Rwanda coach Amrouche: Super Eagles were lucky in Uyo as Ntwari shines in narrow defeat
IDNN Sports Desk Super Eagles were lucky in Uyo as Ntwari shines in narrow defeat Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche cut a frustrated figure after......
South Africa Coach Hugo Broos: Beating Lesotho Secures World Cup Spot, Piles Pressure on Super Eagles
South Africa’s head coach Hugo Broos has declared that a win against Lesotho on Friday will virtually guarantee Bafana Bafana a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He said victory would heap pressure on Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their clash with Rwanda in Uyo....
Ghana’s President Mahama Removes Chief Justice Torkornoo in Judiciary Shakeup
Ghana’s President John Mahama has removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, triggering a storm in Accra’s political and legal circles. The move, part of what the government calls a judiciary “realignment,” has sparked debate over judicial independence and executive overreach....
Burkina Faso, Mali Snub African Military Conference in Abuja
Burkina Faso and Mali boycotted the high-level African Defence Chiefs Conference hosted in Abuja, deepening tensions between junta-led Sahel states and their West African neighbours. Niger, represented by its defence attaché, was the only Alliance of Sahel States member in attendance....
D’Tigers Finish 5th at AfroBasket 2025 as Angola Lift Record 12th Title
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, ended their AfroBasket 2025 campaign in fifth place with a 3–1 record, showing promise despite falling short of the medal rounds. Angola cemented their continental dominance by winning a record 12th AfroBasket title, while Mali celebrated their best-ever finish with silver....