Nigeria: Meet Fola Stag, Photographer Behind Farooq Oreagba's Viral Photo

Interestingly, Fola Stag has never missed capturing images at the festival in the past few years. But in 2024, he got what many have tagged as his big break. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Governor's Aide Attacks NNPP Federal Lawmakers

SalisuSalisu Hotoro, the social media aide to the governor, says the lawmakers have abandoned the fight to Governor Yusuf and their political godfather, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Detain Journalist for 18 Days

On 27 May, police arrested Mr Chukwunonso at his home in Badagry, a coastal town west of Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Rangers Veterans - Preserving Memory and Honouring a Legacy

At the peak of their powers, these men could have played for nearly any team in the world. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Chief Magistrate Suspended for Taking Money From Frozen Bank Account

Talatu Makama allegedly ordered the money to be transferred from a frozen bank account into her personal bank account. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Dislodged Hunters From Emir Sanusi's Palace - Police

Police chief says officers were deployed to check security threats. Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Visits Family of LP Governorship Candidate Abducted Three Years Ago

The LP candidate was abducted on 18 September 2021, less than a month before the governorship election in Anambra State which was held on 6 November 2021. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Communities Suffer Deforestation, Land Degradation After Departure of White Zimbabwe Farmers

In 2004, some displaced white farmers from Zimbabwe arrived in the agrarian communities in the Shonga district of Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Woos Israel On Expanding I-Fair Programme

Mr Blitshien described I-FAIR as one of Israel's flagship programmes in Nigeria that had recorded remarkable successes. Read more »

Nigeria: Information Minister to Chair Wednesday Unveiling of Premium Times Books' 'Writing for Media and Monetising It'

Vice President Kashima Shettima, known for his love of the literati, is expected as the special guest of honour at the public presentation of the book. Read more »

Nigeria: #Chivido2024 - Davido Shares Stunning Pre-Wedding Photos

The couple had previously held a private wedding and are now preparing for a grand celebration at the Eko Hotel. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - Another Nigerian Governor Criticises NAHCON's Operations, Vows to Lead Campaign to Scrap Commission

Governor Umar Bago of Niger State says NAHCON should act as a regulator rather than managing the entire Hajj. Read more »

Nigeria: Mental Health in Nigeria - Breaking the Silence

By prioritising mental health advocacy and policy reforms, Nigeria can work towards breaking the silence surrounding mental illness and building a more inclusive and supportive… Read more »

Nigeria: Two Brothers Killed in Niger Boat Accident

The brothers were fishermen fishing on the River Niger when their boat capsised due to heavy rainfall and windstorm Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Minister Presents Gold Bar to Tinubu, Says Transaction Will Boost Foreign Reserves

Mr Alake explained that the programme, which aims to increase the country's reserves and boost the value of the naira, is making significant progress Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Accuses International Oil Companies, NMDPRA, of Sabotage

Dangote says IOCs are plotting plotting against its refinery while NMDPRA is granting licences for importation of dirty fuel Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Govt to Curb Begging, Extortion At Airports Soon - Keyamo

The minister said he is working with other agencies to address activities of begging and extortion across airports in the country Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Unions Want IGP to Withdraw Police From Council Secretariats in Rivers

The police took over the 23 council secretariats in the state after a deadly clash between supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Faults Gov Otti's Claims On Payment of Salaries

The governor claimed on Friday that his administration had paid all staff of the Abia State University their salaries for April and May. Read more »

Nigeria: Tunde Kelani, Baba Wande Reconcile, End 30-Year Feud

In a heartwarming display of unity and hope, both parties set aside their differences. Read more »

Nigeria: CSO Commends Kaduna Agency for Refunding $50 to Pilgrims

The refund to the pilgrims arose from the downward price review the agency got from the company that it engaged to slaughter animals on their behalf. Read more »

Nigeria: NIMC Says Data Not Compromised Despite Rogue Sites Selling Nigerians' Data

A cyber security expert explained that while the data of unsuspecting visitors to certain sites could be easily harvested, it is impossible to obtain a large volume of data through… Read more »

Nigeria: OB3 Gas Pipeline to Be Completed August - NNPC

"I am very happy and convinced that, by the middle of August, we will complete this project. I have been assured of that by the project team," Mr Kyari said Read more »

Nigeria: Christ Embassy Fire Under Control - Lagos Govt

She said the fire escalated because the church's fire service thought it could handle the situation without recourse to the Lagos fire service. Read more »

Nigeria: Fire Guts Christ Embassy Church in Lagos

The building, located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, is the headquarters of the church. Read more »