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Outlets who breach the ban could face suspension, the media regulator warns.

Charlene Ruto accused the author of "misusing" her name by writing the book without seeking her permission.

South Africa is trying to extradite pastor Shepherd Bushiri from Malawi on fraud charges, which he denies.

The BBC tracks down people close to the alleged crime kingpin who escaped custody while awaiting trial.

The BBC tracks down people close to the alleged crime kingpin who escaped custody while awaiting trial.

The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.

World Boxing apologises for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in the governing body's announcement of mandatory sex testing.

A female suicide bomber and an accomplice were "intercepted and neutralized", the army says.

The UN says it is "devastating" that the aid did not reach civilians in "famine-stricken" el-Fasher.

Boniface Mwangi says he has decided to speak despite the "shame and guilt" of being "sexually tortured".

Nigeria boss Eric Chelle expects Europe's top sides to show interest in Victor Osimhen after the striker helped Galatasaray to claim the Turkish title.

Nigeria boss Eric Chelle expects Europe's top sides to show interest in Victor Osimhen after the striker helped fire Galatasaray to the Turkish title.

Nigeria accounts for 29% of global maternal deaths - a lack of medics and poor facilities are partly to blame.

Nigeria accounts for 29% of global maternal deaths - a lack of medics and poor facilities are partly to blame.

Nigeria accounts for 29% of global maternal deaths - a lack of medics and poor facilities are partly to blame.

The army says it defended its post "vigorously" but eventually withdrew, as militants seized on their base.

The Microsoft founder urges young innovators to use Artificial Intelligence to improve health services.

As part of the deal, the UK will secure lucrative investment projects in the 2030 World Cup.

Kano State declares Monday as a day of mourning after 22 people died a road accident while returning from a sports festival in south-west Nigeria.

Residents of a Nigeria town tell the BBC they are homeless and penniless after devastating floods.