Nigeria: Mpox - Nigerian Govt Warns That Citizens Living With HIV/Aids At More Risk

An official said it is important for people living with HIV/AIDS to take extra precautions and protect themselves. Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Writes African Health Ministers Over Rising Mpox Cases

The Africa CDC told African health ministers that laboratory tests alone cannot sufficiently detect Mpox cases Read more »

Nigeria: No Ransom Paid to Free 20 Kidnapped Medical Students - Nigeria Police

"Contrary to some tweets and unconfirmed stories that some money was paid, no kobo was paid to release them." Read more »

Nigeria: 20 Kidnapped Nigerian Medical Students Rescued

The medical students were kidnapped on 15 August. Read more »

Nigeria: 13 Killed in Fresh Attack in Niger State As Bandits Demand 130 Motorcycles As Ransom for 26 Kidnapped Women

The fresh attack in Bassa and Anguwan Mai-giro in Rafi and Shiroro local government area of the state came on the same day that bandits demanded 13 motorcycles as ransom for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates Kekere-Ekun As Acting CJN, Urges Upholding Judiciary's Integrity

President Bola Tinubu set an agenda for the new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ms Kekere-Ekun, at her inauguration on Friday. Read more »

Nigeria: Security Operatives Arrest 'Fake Pastor' Allegedly 'Fortifying' Criminals - - - Official

The police spokesperson said the two suspects were arrested on Thursday by the combined security operatives comprising personnel of the Nigerian military, Nigeria Security and… Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Reduced University, Tertiary Institutions Fees in Delta - Gov. Oborevwori

Delta State Governor Sherriff Oborevwori says he recognises the importance of education. Read more »

Nigeria: Palliatives Meant for Poor Households Diverted - Deputy Senate President

Mr Jibrin said the federal government has set up a committee to distribute 25kg of rice to 23,644 people in Kano State. Read more »

Nigeria: Abductors of Enugu College Students, Others Arrested - Police

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Kanayo Uzuegbu, disclosed this during a press briefing and parade of the suspects at the police headquarters in the state on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Protesters Besiege Jigawa Govt House, Demand Sacking of Commissioner

Protesters from Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Thursday marched to the Government House in Dutse to demand the sacking of the state's agriculture commissioner,… Read more »

Nigeria: Bolt Blocks South Africans, Nigerians Ordering Fake Rides

Alongside videos, several screenshots emerged online, showing South Africans ordering Bolt rides in Nigeria from their own country purely to cause frustration and financial loss… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Convicts but Frees Six #EndSARS Protesters Detained Since 2020

"They have been in custody since 2020 and have truly learnt their lessons," the #EndSars protesters' lawyer said. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils New Policies to Tackle Cancer, Other Non-Communicable Diseases

The government said the health conditions are worsened by the adoption of unhealthy lifestyles among the people such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor diets, and physical… Read more »

Nigeria: Unesco Calls for Protection of Journalists Covering Protests Worldwide

In recent months, multiple journalists covering protests in different parts of the world have been subjected to various forms of attacks, including killings, injuries, arbitrary… Read more »

Nigeria: Miss Universe Nigeria - Chidimma Adetshina Arrives Lagos

"I'm so thrilled. I was excited throughout the flight and can't wait to explore more of Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Mum As Residents Observe Funeral Prayer for Emir Murdered By Kidnappers

Residents of Sabon Birni on Thursday performed a funeral prayer, known as Salat al-Gha'ib for the murdered emir. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On Killing of Traditional Ruler in Sokoto

President Tinubu assured Nigerians that his administration is aggressively removing threats to ensure the security of the nation. Read more »

Nigeria: Future of Nigerians Mortgaged By Tinubu, Family - Atiku

The future of Nigerians has been effectively mortgaged to President Bola Tinubu, his family, and associates," Mr Atiku said. Read more »

Nigeria: In Osun, Adeleke Rolls Out Measures to Ease Hardship On Residents

"We will continue to pay the half salary and pension debts we inherited from the previous governments. We will continue to ease the pains of our senior citizens and workers," Mr… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University Suspends Campus News Publication Over Critical Report

Without providing details, the Nigerian university accused the publication of not adhering to "journalistic standards and university policies". Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Alleged Invasion of Churches By Soldiers

A report surfaced last Sunday alleging that some soldiers invaded Catholic churches and dispersed worshippers at Umunze, a community in Orumba South Local Government Area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Niger State Community, Kill Many

Acting Governor Yakubu Garba described the Niger attack as satanic, insensible, atrocious and callous. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Reveal Identity of Slain Crossdresser, Begin Discreet Investigation

The police said the deceased's family has been contacted and is cooperating with the investigation by providing relevant information. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Release Abducted Sokoto Emir's Son After Ransom Payment

The bandits killed and buried the emir in the forest. Read more »