Nigeria: Benue Taskforce Vows Clampdown on Illegal Miners

The Benue State Taskforce on Illegal Mining has vowed to apprehend individuals, groups or organisations involved in illegal solid mineral mining in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Mass Wedding - Intending Couples Test Positive for Hepatitis B, HIV, Pregnancy

Some intending couples for the Kano mass wedding scheduled to be held soon have already tested positive for Hepatitis B, HIV, sickle cell and pregnancy. Read more »

Nigeria: Organ Trafficking - Risks, Burden, Legislation, Way Out for Nigeria

The unlawful trafficking of human organs for transplantation, known as organ harvesting, is an increasing global concern. Nigeria, like many other countries, is not immune to this… Read more »

Rwanda: Migrate to UK, Go to Jail in Rwanda

The United Kingdom,UK, and Rwanda who conspired to have hapless migrants flown from London to open prison in Kigali, are trying hard to keep their unholy alliance on track.… Read more »

Nigeria: I Was Exhausted Musically - Burna Boy

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has spoken about the role late Indian rapper, Sidhu Moose Wala, played during his artistic downtime. Read more »

Nigeria: World Bank Lists Naira Among Worst-Performing African Currencies

The World Bank has the Nigerian naira is among the worst-performing currencies in the African continent. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Extended Chevening Scholarship to Disable Persons - UK High Commission

The British High Commission in Nigeria says it offered a Chevening scholarship for the 2024/2025 academic year to Persons Living With Disabilities(PWDs) to guarantee fairness and… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Growth Remains Low, Creation of Jobs Needed - World Bank

The World Bank says rising instability, weak growth in the region's largest economies, and lingering uncertainty in the global economy are dragging down growth prospects in… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Deepens Bilateral Relations With EU On Security Cooperation

The Federal Government said it was ready to deepen bilateral relations with the European Union (EU), on security cooperation. Read more »

Nigeria: After 10 Days in Captivity Abducted Benue Commissioner Regains Freedom

After 10 days in captivity, the Benue State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Mathew Abo has regained his freedom. Read more »

Nigeria: UK Govt Offers Chevening Scholarship to PWDs in Nigeria

The British High Commission in Nigeria has offered the prestigious Chevening scholarship for the 2024/2025 academic year to some Persons Living With Disabilities(PWDs). Read more »

Nigeria: Boat Mishap - 8 Bodies Recovered in Kebbi

Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, says that the state government will set up a task force to sanitize water transportation as eight dead bodies have been recovered after a recent… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Investigates Alleged Killing, Incarceration of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopia

The Senate has directed its Committees on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to investigate alleged unlawful killings and… Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy, Asake, Others Nominated for MTV EMA 'Best Afrobeats' Category

Afrobeats superstars Burna Boy, Asake, Ayra Starr and Davido have been nominated for the 'Best Afrobeats' category of the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards. Read more »

Nigeria: 50 Cent Set to Visit Nigeria, Hold 'The Final Lap Tour' Concert

American rap icon, 50 Cent, is set to visit Nigeria for his 'The Final Lap Tour' concert, with a date unannounced yet. Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad - Naira Marley, Sam Larry to Remain in Custody for 21 Days - Court

A Magistrate Court sitting in the Yaba area of Lagos State on Wednesday has remanded Azeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, alias Sam Larry, to… Read more »

Nigeria: What We Know About Prime Boy, Mohbad's Friend Wanted By Police

Afro singer and songwriter, Owodunni Ibrahim popularly known as Prime Boy is the childhood friend of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad who has been declared wanted by the… Read more »

Nigeria: Technical Education 'Ll Reduce Crime - Anambra Lawmakers

THE Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a motion calling on the executive arm of government to take steps towards encouraging technical education in the state as it is… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Guber Election Dispute - PDP Appeals Tribunal Judgement

...raises 16 grounds of appeal Read more »

Nigeria: Allegation - LASTMA Reacts Over Death of Pregnant Woman, Tricyclist

...impounds Julius Berger truck for destroying barrier on flyover Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Rising External Debt Sustainable - Experts

Despite Nigeria's rising external debt burden, some financial experts have dispelled fears of possible default in repayment saying that the current N49trn external debt burden is… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Hands Over 2,640kg of Cannabis Worth N200m to NDLEA

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT on Wednesday handed over 2,640kg of substance, suspected to be cannabis sativa worth N200 million, to the Nigerian Drug Law Agency (NDLEA) in… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Marley in Police Custody Over Mohbad's Death

Lagos State Police have taken into custody rapper, Naira Marley over the death of his former signee, Mohbad. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Other African Nations Commit to Develop 620trn Cubit Feet of Gas Reserves

Nigeria and other African nations have expressed commitment toward the development of their 620 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves, targeted at bolstering energy security,… Read more »

Nigeria: AfDB Reiterates Commitment to Funding Construction of Abidjan to Lagos Highway

African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has reiterated its commitment to funding the construction of the Abidjan to Lagos highway. Read more »