Nigeria: Man Abducts, Kills 5-Year-Old Cousin After Parents Failed to Pay Ransom - Police

Police said the victim was reported missing on 26 July 2025, after which the prime suspect used his accomplice to demand N1 million ransom from the victim's father. Read more »

Nigeria: House Committee Lauds Jigawa for Championing Universal Health Coverage

The committee chairperson congratulated the governor on the state winning the $500,000 PSC Leadership Challenge Award Read more »

Nigeria: Soludo Sacks, Orders Prosecution of Vigilante Operatives Who Assaulted NYSC Member

The incident happened on 23 July 2025, but the clip went viral on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Jaiz Bank Posts 121 Percent Profit Growth, Hits N24.4billion in 2024

The bank declared a dividend of N3.2 billion, or 7 kobo per share. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Convicts Eight Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Obasanjo Library Complex

The judge held that the EFCC had proved its case through evidence and the defendants' admissions. Read more »

Nigeria: The WASU Centenary - When African Students Ignited the Independence Struggles

With WASU, the flames of independence in Africa, could not be put out. Read more »

Nigeria: Beyond the Economy - How Nigeria's Four Legs Can Bring a Foundation for Lasting Change

I believe Nigeria's path to lasting change rests on four foundational pillars, much like the four legs of a strong animal: education, healthcare, the rule of law, and electricity. Read more »

Nigeria: Brown Ideye Officially Retires From Professional Football

The 36-year-old forward made the announcement via a heartfelt statement on his social media platforms, expressing gratitude to God, his family, his supporters, and everyone who… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels Top UN Official

The top UN official in Burkina Faso was declared "persona non grata." Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Govt, Police Speak On Assault of NYSC Member By Vigilante Operatives

The incident occurred on 23 July 2025 in Oba, a community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra, but the clip went viral on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Saudi Arabia Detains Nigerian Woman Over Alleged Drug-Related Luggage Mix-Up

"Those responsible for the luggage swap have been caught and arrested after the investigation, and the Nigerian government has now taken over the case," Mr Baffa told PREMIUM TIMES… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau State Moves Against Human Trafficking Amid Community Outcry

Plateau State Attorney General, Philemon Daffi, says the government will support the drafting of a new anti-trafficking law tailored to Plateau's specific realities Read more »

Nigeria: 13 Confirmed Killed in Malumfashi Mosque Attack

Bandits opened fire on residents gathered for the early morning Fajr prayer. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Accused of Detaining Community Leaders for One Year Without Trial

Suspected residents of the Okuama Community, on 14 March, ambushed and murdered 17 soldiers, including the then-Commanding Officer of 181 Army Amphibious Battalion, two majors, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Founder's Son, Others Arrested in Chad

A source said he was attempting to establish a new base in the Lake Chad region when he was arrested. Read more »

Nigeria: UNESCO Recognises Sango Festival As Intangible Cultural Heritage

The accolade elevates the festival's profile as both a spiritual rite and a driver of cultural tourism. Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Community Leaders Appeal to Governor Over Kidnappings, Killings in Orokam

The community leaders called for the closure of the Ade-Igwu Trailer Park, which they alleged serves as a hideout for criminal gangs. Read more »

Nigeria: Supremacy Clash - Alaafin Issues Ooni Ultimatum to Revoke Chieftaincy Title Conferred On Businessman

The Alaafin said that the Ooni overstepped his authority and his action is an affront to his office and a disregard for tradition and the law Read more »

Nigeria: Utme 2025 - JAMB Sets Conditions, Processes for Underage Admissions

The Nigerian government had pegged the minimum age for admissions into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education at 16, with the exception of gifted candidates. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed, Three Injured As Mining Pit Collapses in Ebonyi

The incident happened at Ajirija, a lead mining site in Ihietutu Community, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Raises Alarm Over Hunger, Flood Displacement in Nigeria

"Just a few days ago, the World Food Programme suspended some of its activities, which had supported more than 1.2 million Nigerians with emergency transfers in the North-east.… Read more »

Nigeria: How I Dropped Out of High School and Didn't Go to University - Femi Otedola

Billionaire Femi Otedola recounts how his struggle with academics pushed him out of the classroom and into the world of business, where he would eventually build his fortune. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy Stabilises. but Nigerians Are Still Hungry

Nigeria's fiscal position shows signs of economic recovery, but for many Nigerians, the gains remain illusory. Read more »

Nigeria: Us Revokes 6,000 Student Visas

The State Department, on Monday, said many of the visas revoked involve violations such as assault, burglary and driving under alcohol influence. Read more »

Nigeria: CHAN 2024 - We Must Return Home With Something Positive- - Eric Chelle

Chelle admitted his team has been haunted by errors but pointed to circumstances beyond his control Read more »