Thursday Night

Locals take part in a vigil in support of the families of the 10 miners that have been trapped in a flooded coal mine for more than a week, in Las Sabinas, Coahuila State, Mexico, on August 12, 2022. – Mexican authorities said Friday they were finally in a position to begin searching a flooded coal mine where 10 workers have been trapped for more than a week, offering fresh hope to anguished relatives. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP)

Mexico prepares to begin underground search for trapped miners

August 13, 2022

Two-time runners-up and one-time semi finalists Nigeria are upbeat about scooping the three points when they go up against one of Europe’s top teams, France in the opening match of Group C of this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals in San Jose on Thursday night.

Costa Rica 2022: Falconets seek victory vs France

August 10, 2022

Fans of the diva Beyoncé have been anxiously awaiting the music video release for her most recent track, “Break My Soul.”

Beyoncé drops ‘Cliquebait’ teaser video

August 5, 2022

Youth and Sports Development Minister Sunday Dare has congratulated Nigerian born UFC champion Israel Adesanya on yet another successful title defence.

Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria kits delivered – ministry

July 30, 2022

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Insecurity: No time for blame-game – Sultan

July 30, 2022

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded a public apology from Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe over his negative utterances against Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi.

Enyinnaya Abaribe: It‘ll be difficult to tell people not to vote for Peter Obi

July 29, 2022

Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi on Friday formed a herder rights organisation known as the Nomadic Rights Concern, NORIC.

Insecurity: Sheikh Gumi faults Nigerian government’s position on BBC, others

July 29, 2022

Gunmen in the early hours of Friday stormed Birshin Fulani, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis, and kidnapped a nursing mother of three children, Mrs Rukayyat Odedoyin.

Suspected ISWAP members attack soldiers in Abuja

July 29, 2022

Asisat Oshoala has dedicated her record fifth CAF Women’s Player of the Year award to her Super Falcons teammates.

Asisat Oshoala dedicates record fifth CAF award to Super Falcons

July 22, 2022

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late member representing Ibadan South-East Constituency II, Hon. Ademola Olusegun Popoola.

ASUU strike: Oyo governor meets LAUTECH stakeholders

July 22, 2022

A Nigerian police officer holds a bunch of handcuffs in Abuja on October 3, 2020. Sodiq Adelakun-Channels TV

Cross River: Police rescue kidnapped university student, arrest suspect

July 22, 2022

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Six people killed in rare attack near Malian capital Bamako

July 16, 2022

Togo's military says one of its aircraft accidentally targeted and killed seven teenagers in the country's north, mistaking them for Islamist militants, who were initially suspected in the attack.

Togo military kills teenagers mistaken as militants

July 15, 2022

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum heaped plaudits on his players after their impressive 1-0 win against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon on Thursday night.

WAFCON 2022: Super Falcons coach hails ‘massive win’ against Cameroon, ready for Morocco test

July 15, 2022

6. Former Super Eagles head coach Austin Eguavoen has congratulated the Super Falcons after they qualified for next year’s FIFA women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Muhammadu Buhari hails Super Falcon’s qualification for 2023 Women’s World Cup

July 14, 2022