Nigeria

Former Super Eagles defender and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations champion Kadiri Ikhana is battling for his life at an Edo State hospital, sparking renewed calls for improved welfare for retired Nigerian footballers

Nigerian stars including Isau Ogunkunle, Bolawa Akingbemisilu, and Faith Obiora retained their titles at the 2024 ValueJet Lagos Para Table Tennis Championships, as Togo made a promising debut with two bronze medals, highlighting the event's regional appeal and inclusivity

Victor Osimhen’s potential return to Galatasaray has hit a snag as Napoli rejected an initial €55 million offer, demanding a higher transfer fee

Over 500 homes in Kabba, Kogi State, have been destroyed by floods caused by continuous rain. In Ondo, collapsed bridges and displacement worsen the humanitarian crisis

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi shattered the African shot put record at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic, throwing 22.10m and securing a historic third-place finish in a field that featured five men over 22m — a first in athletics history

Boko Haram militants stormed Malam Fatori near the Chad border, killing nine and injuring four, as officials warned locals against aiding insurgents amid renewed extremist violence

Coach Steve Tikolo is leading Nigeria’s men’s national cricket team in rigorous training for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe, buoyed by momentum from previous victories

Nigeria’s hopes of fielding men’s and women’s 4x100m relay teams at the 2025 World Championships are fading after the Netherlands posted a record time, pushing Nigeria to the edge of elimination with just four qualifying events remaining

Three men in Bauchi State scaled telecom masts in June, citing political grievances and demands. The police warn this rising trend poses serious risks and stress the need for mental health awareness and responsible expression