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Nigeria’s state of emergency: was President Tinubu’s declaration legal and justified?

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu recently declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, in the country’s south-south region. He also suspended the state governor and dissolved the state’s House of Assembly. This declaration has led to debates in Nigeria about the legality of the decision. Public law scholar Abiodun Odusote…

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025

England could lose Arsenal wonderkid to Nigerian national side due this little known reason

England currently have a talented youngster in their ranks, but the Arsenal star could switch allegiance to Nigeria

FourFourTwo · Mar 27, 2025

Road to 2026: Morocco maintain surge as Nigeria slip up

Hours after traditional powerhouse Nigeria dropped points at home to Zimbabwe, Morocco maintained their status as the only team with a 100 percent record in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Tanzania.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 26, 2025

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after late drama in Uyo

Super Eagles fail to make it back-to-back wins under new boss Eric Chelle despite Victor Osimhen’s goal

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

Road to 2026: Nigeria boss Chelle calls for focus against Zimbabwe

Nigeria boss Eric Chelle urged his players to keep their concentration ahead of Tuesday evening's clash against Zimbabwe in the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 25, 2025

Nigerian journalists are harassed by the public, the state and paid ‘data boys’ – what must change

Death threats, kidnapping, unlawful detention, torture and assassination are some of the crimes being committed against journalists in Nigeria, according to a recent report. Another recent report details how the police and politicians are responsible for 70% of these harassment cases.

The Conversation · Mar 24, 2025

France’s wine industry is in crisis. Can this Nigerian consultant save it?

France's wine industry is in trouble, with fewer people drinking wine and major export markets facing economic and political pressure. One wine consultant, Chinedu Rita Rosa, of Bordeaux-based Vines of Rosa, suggest some solutions for the French wine industry.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 23, 2025

Nigeria offers free caesareans to save mothers’ lives – but it’s not enough

Nigeria’s government launched an initiative in 2024 offering free emergency caesarean sections to poor and vulnerable women, in a plan to bring down the high number of mothers dying in childbirth.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2025

Road to 2026: Senegal target top as Ivorians stay solid and Nigeria wake up

African football powerhouse Senegal take on Sudan on Saturday night in a battle for supremacy of Group B in the qualifying campaign to play at the 2026 World Cup in United States, Canada and Mexico.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 22, 2025

Rwanda 0-2 Nigeria: Victor Osimhen brace seals crucial World Cup qualification win for Super Eagles

The Super Eagles are facing a huge battle to qualify for next summer’s World Cup

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025