Nigeria: Kidnapped Nigerian Doctor Escapes From Abductors' Den

The NMA said doctors had become endangered professionals in the state. Read more »

West Africa: Violent Extremism Growing in Scope, Impact in West Africa - UNDP

"It was estimated that between 2009 and 2023, Nigeria had suffered no less than 35,000 causalities..." Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Attack Katsina Residents During Religious Celebration

Some of the victims were taken to the State Orthopaedic Hospital for emergency treatment. Read more »

Nigeria: Doctors Amputate Veteran Nollywood Actor Mr Ibu's Leg

Barely a month after he made a passionate appeal, Mr Ibu's worst fears have come to pass. Read more »

Nigeria: Communal Crisis - Disregard Stories of Minister's Intervention in Kaduna - Official

The state government said media reports about the incident were erroneous and misleading. Read more »

West Africa: Some Nigerian Broadcasting Codes Violate Human Rights - Ecowas Court

The affected provisions of the law, the sixth edition, are Articles 3 (1) (1), 3(1) (2), 15(2) (1) of the NBC and Article 15 (5) (1) of the Amendments to the code. Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Apprehends Eight Stowaways At Lagos Anchorage

The navy said the stowaways were apprehended on Friday at Lagos anchorage by the patrol team acting on reliable intelligence. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court's Judgement Contradicts Overwhelming Evidence of Election Rigging, False Claim - Peter Obi

Mr Obi said his party and the Obidient Movement are now effectively in opposition and that they are glad that the nation has heard them loud and clear. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Travel Advisory Caused Panic, Adverse Effects On Economy - Nigerian Govt

The federal government said the government had consistently prioritised the safety and well-being of all visitors to the country. Read more »

Nigeria: 'To Err Is Human', Police Pardons Actress for National Anthem Blunder

"I felt so sorry about the error on her part..." Read more »

Nigeria: RECs Confirmation - Senate Convenes Emergency Plenary

The Senate's move is aimed at speedily gazetting the recent confirmation of 10 INEC RECs to prevent the court from stopping or ruling against the process. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Referee Selected for CAF Women's Champions League

The referee has been at a few international competitions which include, the WAFU Women Champion's League and the Aisha Buhari Tournament, among others. Read more »

Nigeria: Rising Prices, Falling Naira - Challenges to Affordable Living in Nigeria

If the past offers any reliable data to predict by, then the naira hasn't yet hit rock bottom. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Appointment of Partisan RECs and the Endangering of Nigeria's Democracy

Tinubu should embrace universal best practices in making these appointments or else, he risks being seen as a leader mired in the morass of deception... Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Strengthens Across Fx Markets Amidst Move to Boost Supply

In recent months, the naira has weakened significantly in both the authorised and unauthorised market segments. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Beach Volleyball Duo Off to Thailand for U21 World Championship

The coach of Nigeria U21 Beach volleyball team, Christiana Amadi has expressed optimism that the players would perform well at the championship. Read more »

Africa: Tinubu Attends Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh

The president will use the summit to attract Foreign Direct Investment into the country. Read more »

Nigeria: GIJC2023 - Despite Visa Challenges, Conference Reunites Journalists Against Global Threats

Participants say GIJC is far beyond tips shared in the classrooms and panel sessions, even as they hailed the collaborative opportunities and reunion presented by the in-person… Read more »

Nigeria: How Biafra Group's Sit-At-Home in South-East Denies Residents Access to Healthcare

Some residents now resort to self-medication while many women rely on TBAs for child delivery because the illegal sit-at-home order has affected operations of public health… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Investigation Bureau Speaks On Aircraft Incident in Ibadan

"The aircraft, on final approach to landing Runway 22, Ibadan Airport crashed short of the runway," the statement said. Read more »

Nigeria: How National Assembly Clerk Violates Nigeria's Code of Conduct Law

The company owned by NASS Clerk Tambuwal was incorporated in 2010 and is focused on "trading, to carry on the business of general contracting, trading, import, export, general… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Hails Maiden Lagos-Ibadan Freight Train Trip

The maiden freight train departed the Apapa Port in Lagos on Thursday for Ibadan, laden with 30 units of 40-feet containers Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Quickly Passed N2.17 Trillion Supplementary Budget - Ndume

President Bola Tinubu transmitted the budget to the National Assembly on Tuesday and it was passed on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Pupil Released After Over 800 Days in Captivity

Treasure was the last of the 121 pupils kidnapped by bandits from their school in Chikun Local Government, Kaduna. Read more »

Nigeria: Twenty Bodies Recovered in Taraba Boat Mishap - Official

The boat was overloaded with bags of cement, iron rods, food items, animals, and over 100 passengers including children Read more »