Mateta headed home the decisive goal in extra time as France beat Egypt 3-1 to qualify for Olympic football final.

Kano State plans to establish an independent judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the fatal shooting of protesters.

About 100 Congolese police officers have fled to Uganda amid intensified conflict between M23 rebels and the Congolese military.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country amid severe violence.

One person has been killed during the protest against bad governance in Jos North after some youths attacked businesses.

The abductors of a Kogi LGA boss have demanded N100 million ransom for his aides, while Zaccheaus was released on health issues.

Plateau State Governor has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos/Bukuru Metropolis, effective Sunday.

Amnesty International says Kano Governor Yusuf should establish an independent judicial commission of inquiry after 10 protesters were allegedly killed.

American Noah Lyles won the Olympic men’s 100m title by five-thousandths of a second from Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson.

Djokovic has won Olympic gold and has now completed a career ‘Golden Slam’, joining an elite group of tennis legends.

Favour Ofili has advanced to Olympic 200m semifinals with a first-place finish in her heat.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has revoked plea deal for 9/11 suspects, after being criticised by victims’ families

Youth in Kano defied a curfew, taking to the streets with placards in demand for fuel subsidy and border reopening.

Nigeria’s defence chief Musa: “I’ve seen government policies aimed at addressing the socio-economic challenges, including security threats in the country.”

ActionAid Nigeria has called on President Tinubu to immediately address Nigerian’s grievances, provide a detailed plan for pro-poor policies.

Kaduna Electric has disconnected power to Kaduna State Government House over a massive debt of nearly N3 billion.

Kano state Police paraded 326 suspects, including 22 teenagers and 5 women allegedly involved in looting during Thursday’s protests.

CDS Musa says Nigeria’s government has allowed people associate freely without restrictions. He expressed disappointment with the outcome of protests.

Antony Blinken has said there was “overwhelming evidence” Venezuela’s opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez won the recent presidential election.

Tigran Gambaryan’s family has appealed to President Biden to expedite his release from detention in Nigeria, citing deteriorating health conditions.