Africa/Nigeria
Rwanda secures decade‑long deal to host Formula 1 African Grand Prix in early 2030s
Rwanda has signed a ten‑year agreement with Formula 1 to stage the African Grand Prix on a new circuit near Kigali, marking the sport’s first race on the continent since 1993, though the move has drawn criticism over alleged sports‑washing.
14 Oct 2026, 04:26 WAT · 2 sources
Super Falcons secure third‑round Olympic qualifier spot after 5‑0 win over Comoros
Nigeria's women's team defeated Comoros 5‑0 in the second leg of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers, sealing a 7‑0 aggregate triumph and setting up a third‑round clash with Morocco, according to Daily Trust and Channels TV.
14 Oct 2026, 04:25 WAT · 2 sources
Former Kaduna Governor Accused of Allocating $600,000 to Influence EFCC Probe
A forensic investigator from the Department of State Services testified that ex‑governor Nasir El‑Rufai set aside $600,000 to pay Economic and Financial Crimes Commission officials and intermediaries, a claim that remains unproven in court.
14 Oct 2026, 04:24 WAT · 2 sources