Nigeria: Nigerian Army Troops Kill Five Violent Extremists, Foil Kidnapping of Church Members

The troops also recovered a cache of arms from the extremists. Read more »

Nigeria: Chief Judge Rejects Requests to Pardon Murder, Kidnap Suspects

The CJ, who was accompanied by senior magistrates and other principal officials of the state Ministry of Justice, reviewed a total of 61 cases bordering on murder, kidnap, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Kids FM, Nigeria's First Radio Station for Kids Officially Launches

This innovative venture marks the first of its kind in Nigeria, setting a new standard for children's entertainment and education in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Police Commissioner Found Dead

The late DCP, who was serving at the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department (FCID), Alagbon, had left Lagos State for his private residence in Ogbomoso for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap Nine Students in Delta

The students have been freed, the police said. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Jesus Paid Your Debts, Not Your Taxes' Flier - FIRS Apologises

Yes, we would say the message ruffled feathers in some circles. The unintended meaning/insinuation being read into the post was not what we were out to communicate as an agency. Read more »

Nigeria: Strained', 'Afamefuna', 'Sherlock - Series 1 - 4', Other Exciting Netflix Titles This April

For April, Netflix says it has all the drama and action, and it is fun-packed Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty Tackles Nigerian Govt Over Failure to Prosecute Deborah Samuel's Murderers

Ms Samuel was lynched by fellow students of Shehu Shagari College of Education in the state in May 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 UTME - Again, JAMB Extends Registration Deadline

The extension, which is for another two weeks, is the second time the examination body will be postponing the deadline for the ongoing DE registration. Read more »

Nigeria: Zenith Bank Named Nigeria's Best Bank for the 4th Year

The Bank emerged as the best bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2024 Read more »

West Africa: Analysis - the Success of Senegal Presidential Election and the Role of Ecowas

ECOWAS hopes the presidential election in Senegal will be the breaking point from a troubled past in West Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Army HQ Confirms Explosion in Ikeja Cantonment

"The Nigerian army therefore wishes to assure the public that the situation is under control." Read more »

Nigeria: #Under30EntrepreneursInNigeria - Nothing Prepares You for Entrepreneurial Challenges - Emmaginations' Founder

"When things get rough for me, I ask myself why I started this journey in the first place and what problem I'm solving, and the answer always gets me back on track." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Rescue Kidnapped NYSC Member, Eight Others - Official

Mr Okeke said that 10 suspected kidnappers were arrested in the rescue of the victims. Read more »

Africa: AU's Membership of the G20 - Why the Pessimism?

While there are legitimate concerns about the 'readiness' of the AU to significantly influence the G20 agenda, there is no basis for pessimism. Read more »

Nigeria: Trending - Nigerian Man Swims Almost Three Hours Non-Stop Across Third Mainland Bridge

He is the first-ever Nigerian to attain such a feat. Read more »

Nigeria: Treasury Looting and Questions Over Tinubu's Anti-Graft Drive

Mr President, a clear-headed anti-corruption drive would not have condoned the mess in Nigerian Customs that led the EFCC to detain seven of its officials after N12 billion… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu to Attend Faye's Inauguration As Senegalese President

Mr Tinubu, chairperson of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Governments, will join other regional leaders at the event. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Suspends Women Leader for Attacking Kaduna Governor Over El-Rufai

Kaduna APC Women Leader strongly rebuked Mr Sani for his remarks, recalling how Mr El-Rufai helped him to become governor Picture: Maryam Suleiman/Uba Sani and El-Rufai Read more »

Nigeria: Excessive Rainfall Washing Popular Nigerian Rice Variety Off Local Menu

A significant surge in rainfall in some parts of Nigeria over the decade has affected the country's largely rain-fed farming activities Read more »

Nigeria: Man Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Elder Brother to Death

The police say the suspect allegedly used a knife to stab his elder brother on 31 March at about 4 a.m. after an argument between them Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Announces N1 Million Subsidy for Each Intending Pilgrim

Premium Times reported how the NAHCON has increased the rate for the 2024 Hajj, citing foreign exchange rate adjustment. Read more »

Nigeria: Unilorin Expels, Rusticates 19 Students

Their offences ranged from misconduct, theft, examination malpractice, hostel bed-space racketeering, extortion and assault to admission racketeering Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Governor Denies Borrowing 14.26bn

The spokesperson of the governor clarified that no domestic or external loans have been taken since Governor Dauda Lawal took office, pointing out that the amount referred to in… Read more »

Nigeria: Cppe Speaks On CBN Recapitalisation of Banks

"The purpose of adequate capitalization is to ensure the efficiency and stability of the financial system," the think tank said. Read more »