Despite AFCON elimination, DR Congo sets sights on 2026 World Cup qualification via March playoff. Coach Desabre and captain Mbemba lead the charge, undeterred by Nigeria's eligibility dispute. Full story inside.
Ambrose Alli University disowns individuals behind protest against incessant kidnappings in Ekpoma. Management says demonstrators are not registered students. Read the full statement.
Pan-Yoruba group Afenifere condemns the assault on women protesting kidnappings in Kwara, citing a national security crisis. Read their demands for state police and action.
Womanifesto condemns the violent attack on women protesters at Kwara Government House. Over 300 groups demand justice and accountability for the assault on relatives of kidnap victims. Read the full story.
A major protest against Nigeria's new tax laws collapses as a faction alleges a N300m bribe, calls for EFCC investigation, and accuses opposition of hijacking the movement. Read the full story.
Social media influencer Rita 'Raye' Ushie cries out after being charged a huge 7.5% VAT on a N6.5 million purchase for her tech startup. See public reactions and why NANS plans protests.
Primate Elijah Ayodele's New Year prophecy warns President Tinubu of losing the 2027 election if controversial 2026 tax reforms proceed. Details on NANS protests and legal battles inside.
Nigerian students plan nationwide protests on January 14, 2026, against new tax laws. The action follows court rulings and unresolved discrepancies in the gazetted legislation.
Womanifesto demands Governor AbdulRazaq probe attack on female protesters at Kwara Govt House and address Oke-Ode kidnappings. Read the full story.
A Kwara family reveals painful details after women protesting serial kidnappings were violently attacked at the Government House. The family and PDP demand justice. Read the full story.
Nigerian students demand FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji's removal over tax reforms, plan a national protest on January 14, 2026. Read the full story.
A legal challenge has halted Nigeria's new tax regime set for Jan 1, 2026. NANS issues a 14-day protest ultimatum amid allegations of post-passage alterations to the laws. Read the full story.
Heba Muraisi, on a 57-day hunger strike, is losing her ability to speak. She and other activists protest their detention. Read the full story on their health crisis.
Residents of Abuja's Blue Fountain Estate allege developer violated FCT housing rules, mismanaged billions, and created safety risks. They call on Minister Wike to intervene.
Kwara state teachers protest being left out of a 30% salary allowance. They accuse the NUT leadership of inaction and reveal many are surviving on loans. Read the full story.
Civil society groups demand the dismissal of Gov. Inuwa Yahaya's aide, Adamu Danko, after a viral video showed him assaulting a councillor. Amnesty International calls for justice.
LAUTECH's Iseyin campus faces academic paralysis as lecturers abandon classes over poor infrastructure, leaving students stranded for months. Read details of the crisis and calls for government action.
The full NFF letter to FIFA protesting DR Congo's alleged use of ineligible players has leaked. Nigeria seeks match award, disqualification, and sanctions. Read details.
Youths in Kebbi State protest the EFCC's detention of former AGF Abubakar Malami, who faces 18 charges including money laundering and terrorism financing. He claims the probe is politically motivated. Read the latest.
Brazil's President Lula da Silva calls on the European Union to finalize the long-delayed Mercosur trade pact, aiming to create the world's largest free trade zone. Read the latest updates.
Analysis of why Tanzania's December 9, 2025, passed peacefully despite calls for mega protests. Citizens chose stability, rejecting external narratives of chaos. Read the full story.
Nigeria Football Federation lodges formal protest with FIFA, alleging DR Congo fielded ineligible players in crucial World Cup qualifier. Details of the discovery and potential sanctions revealed. Read the full story.
A coalition of civil society groups will hold a peaceful protest at the NJC in Abuja on February 26, 2026, over the court-ordered cancellation of the Enugu Economic Survival Summit in Lagos. They demand judicial clarity and redress.
Thousands protest President Javier Milei's labour reforms in Argentina, which unions say erode workers' rights. The bill aims to boost formal hiring but faces fierce opposition.
Hundreds of farmers and over 150 tractors clogged Brussels streets, protesting the EU-Mercosur trade pact they fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American goods. Read the full story on the high-stakes summit clash.
Netflix partners with FIFA to release an official football simulation game in 2026, available at no extra cost to subscribers via Netflix Games. Get ready for the biggest World Cup yet!
President Tinubu told labour leaders he's taking extra steps to tackle insecurity, as NLC protests proceed in Lagos and Abuja. Details of the late-night State House meeting revealed.
Workers in Enugu, Rivers, and Ebonyi joined a nationwide NLC protest against insecurity, accusing the Federal Government of not protecting lives and property. Read their demands.
A landmark EU-Mercosur trade deal, 20 years in the making, faces a crunch vote. While promising a massive free-trade zone, it sparks fierce protests from European farmers fearing cheap imports. Read the full details.
The NFF has petitioned FIFA over DR Congo's use of dual-nationality players. A favourable ruling could see the Super Eagles replace DR Congo and move one step from World Cup qualification.