Nigeria: African Games - Nigeria Reclaims Second Position On Medals Table

Having initially been pushed to the third spot by South Africa, Nigeria bounced back with one gold, three silver and one bronze medal in Thursday's outing to take their total tally… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Demand Ransom for Abducted Kaduna School Children

The terrorists contacted the residents asking for N1billion ransom Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Force Nigeria's Support for Haiti's AU Bid

The action was premised on Nigeria's alleged failure to take measures to ensure the admission of Haiti into the African Union at a 2016 Summit of the AU, in Addis Ababa. Read more »

Nigeria: Why 112 IDPs Were Abducted in Borno - DHQ

DHQ said the IDPs went beyond permissible distance from their camp without informing the camp officials. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Singer Sets Off From Kenya to Lagos On Motorcycle

"In preparation for her journey, she bought a motorcycle named Rory in July 2023." Read more »

Nigeria: Fresh Abduction in Kaduna, Sign That Impunity Reigns - Amnesty International

Amnesty International says nearly 700 people have been kidnapped in the last seven days in Nigeria Read more »

Nigeria: In Ondo Coastal Community, Fishermen, Farmers Struggle to Adapt to Recurring Sea Surge

In Ondo State, communities along the Atlantic coast have endured years of sea incursions caused by rising sea levels and intense storms. Read more »

Nigeria: Seven Bus Passengers Killed in Taraba Attack - Police

Armed men attacked the passengers from Zaki/Biam in Benue State, who were heading to Maihula in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu to Set Up Africa-CDC Coordinating Office in Nigeria, Upgrade Dental College to University

The President made these disclosures in statements issued and signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale Read more »

Nigeria: The Famished Road to Kuriga, By Azu Ishiekwene

The journey to Kuriga in southern Kaduna, North-west Nigeria, did not start with the kidnap of 287 students last week. In the early 1990s a neighbouring town, Zango Kataf, was the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Cmds for FMC, Bayelsa, Abuja

President Tinubu expects that the newly appointed chief medical directors, leveraging their vast experience and professional competence, will facilitate the consistent delivery of… Read more »

Nigeria: Yari Denies Involvement in Floating New Party

Media reports said Mr Yari, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and others were planning to form a new party. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Recover Remains of Slain Police Chief

The remains were recovered five months after he was beheaded by cultists. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Lagos May Increase Tax On Sugar-Sweetened Beverages to Reduce Disease Burden'

The state health commissioner reasoned that funds raised through such a policy could be channeled specifically to the areas of the consequence of those consumptions. Read more »

South Africa: African Games - South Africa Overtakes Nigeria On Medals Table

While Team Nigeria added three silver and four bronze medals, it wasn't enough to maintain their second-place position. Read more »

Liberia: Witnesses Tell Court How Ulimo Brought Terror, Anarchy to Lofa County

The court heard how Ulimo had destroyed the county's referral hospital, raped and murdered dozens of citizens, including chopping open a schoolteacher's chest with an axe. Read more »

Nigeria: Cement Price - Nigerian Lawmakers Summon Dangote, BUA, Others

The manufacturers are to appear before the entire House to brief the lawmakers on the 'arbitrary increase in cement price." Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Presidency - How Not to Make a Hero Out of Buhari

To the chagrin of many citizens of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, like his predecessor's, constantly demonises the previous government of President… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Vows Not to Pay Ransom to Kidnappers of Kaduna Students, Others

In Kaduna, north-west Nigeria, over 200 students were kidnapped last week by yet-to-be-identified bandits. Read more »

Africa: Airtel Africa Considering Public Shares Sale of Mobile Money Business - Report

The valuation of Airtel Money, the group's fastest-growing subsidiary, has expanded by more than half since 2021. Read more »

Kenya: 'How My Father Physically Abused My Late Mother' - Ngugi Wa Thiong'o's Son

The acclaimed author's son expressed the pain of witnessing his mother being systematically erased from Ngugi wa Thiong'o's story. Read more »

Nigeria: What We're Doing to Address Healthcare Challenges in Ondo - Aiyedatiwa

The governor also revealed that his administration is currently recruiting more hands into the state's health sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We're Yet to Launch Nigeria's Students Loan Scheme - Official

The launch had earlier been scheduled to hold on Thursday, 14 March, but Mr Sawyer said a new date would be announced soon. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Gov Lawal Signs Executive Order On Tinted Glass, Bread, Sale of Petrol in Zamfara

In a move to tighten the screw on bandits, kidnappers and other criminals, Zamfara State governor signs an executive order prohibiting use of tinted vehicle glass, sale of… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Severity, 90% of People With Glaucoma Undiagnosed - Official

The blindness and visual impairment survey revealed that 1.1 to 1.4 million adults in Nigeria have glaucoma. Read more »