Tuesday, October 6, 2026

South Africa

March 21, 2026

Nigerian scammer James Aliyu extradited from South Africa to U.S. over wire fraud bags 90-month jail term 

Mr Aliyu during his trial entered a plea agreement and would be deported to Nigeria upon competion of his jail term.

James Aliyu
March 20, 2026

Nigeria drops to 106 in 2026 World happiness ranking

The World Happiness Report is released annually as part of the celebration of the day.

Lagos
March 17, 2026

Russia announces exclusion of Kenyans from recruitment for Ukraine war as Tinubu ignores Nigerians’ call to act

The Kenyan government said at least 1,000 Kenyans have been previously recruited to fight in the war, a number far higher than earlier estimates.

Tinubu at military parade
March 17, 2026

American tourists say experiences in Lagos will reshape Nigeria’s global perception

The visitors spent two days in Lagos experiencing different aspects of the city’s culture, including markets, museums, heritage sites and food tastings.

American tourists
March 16, 2026

Survey shows tourists willing to shun South Africa over captive lion breeding

“We call on Minister Willem Aucamp to end the delays and uncertainty and urgently deliver the promised phase-out of this industry,” said Ms de Waal.

Lions in cages in Africa
March 14, 2026

EFCC hands over $225,895, ₦62.79 million recovered funds to foreign fraud victims

Mr Hammajoda noted that corruption remained a global menace that required collective efforts to combat.

Naira and Dollar
March 12, 2026

Breast cancer costs Nigeria, six other African countries $10 billion productivity loss: Study

Tchoumi described breast cancer as a rising threat to African societies and economies.

Breast cancer patients in Africa
March 8, 2026

FG fumes over ‘xenophobic attack’ after 42 Nigerians beaten, arrested in Mozambique

Ms Dabiri-Erewa further called for the release of the 42 Nigerian nationals.

Flags of Nigeria and Mozambique
March 6, 2026

WHO backs rollout of new HIV prevention drug in nine countries

WHO says it has supported nine countries to begin rolling out lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention medicine.

World Health Organisation (WHO) and Tedros Ghebreyesus
March 3, 2026

South African court adjourns murder case of Nigerian e-hailing driver for further investigations

Defence lawyer Thabiso Mphahlele stated that his clients are willing to plead to all the charges.

Isaac Satlat