Nigeria: Amotekun Shooting Victim Dies While Ondo Govt Denies Him Court-Ordered N30m Compensation

His death comes nearly five years after he was shot in Akure on 9 August 2021 by an Amotekun officer, an incident that led to the amputation of his leg and left him permanently… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Report Indicts Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Murder Allegation Against Akpabio

The police report stemmed from a petition by the President of The Unique Family Foundation, Sandra Duru, against the Kogi senator. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Naija No Dey Carry Last' - - Taye Taiwo Welcomes Tochukwu Nnadi to Marseille

In a heartfelt video shared on Marseille's official social media channels, Taiwo addressed Nnadi directly, offering congratulations and encouragement as he embarks on this new… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Attack - President Tinubu Meets With Governor Abdulrazaq

The attack, according to Salihu Umar, the village head of Woro, lasted for several hours without the intervention of security personnel. Read more »

Nigeria: Fresh Trouble for Uche Nnaji As ICPC Begins Probe of Ex-Minister's Certificate Forgery

Insiders say the former minister could be prosecuted if the ICPC investigation shows that he truly forged his degree and NYSC certificates. Read more »

Nigeria: Machina Emirate Celebrates Kole Shettima, By Jibrin Ibrahim

This weekend, the Emir of Machina, Alhaji Dr Bashir Albishir Bukar Machinama turbaned Dr. Kole Shettima as the Zanna Yuroma of the Emirate. This exalted position is only given to… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Video Wasn't AI, but Okay, Believe Your Senator' - South African Model Tells Nigerians

On Wednesday, a viral video showing a man resembling Mr Oshiomole massaging a woman's feet aboard a private jet surfaced online. Read more »

Nigeria: 10km Runners to Earn Big As Lagos City Marathon Unveils Prize Breakdown

Beyond the 10km event, substantial financial incentives have also been confirmed for other categories Read more »

East Africa: Eight Nigerian Youngsters Earn Spain Trip As Laliga, EA Sports Next Gen Draft Ends in Lagos

The Next Gen Draft is a joint initiative of LALIGA and EA SPORTS, with support from Legacy Sports, the Nationwide League One (NLO) and the Lagos State Football Association. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Ruler Freed After One Month in Captivity, Family Paid N32 Million Ransom

The Oniwo of Afin, Simeon Olanipekun, was released on Wednesday night, weeks after his son, Olaolu, who was kidnapped alongside him, regained freedom following earlier… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwasu Confirms Death of 400-level Student in Auto Crash

KWASU's Registrar, Kikelomo Sallee, in a statement on Thursday, said Mr Agboluaje was on his way to the campus to write an examination when the accident happened Read more »

Africa: Organisers Unveil 'Queen of Africa' Reality TV Show, Stake $50,000 Star Prize

The 90-day show will feature one representative from each African country, with the winner chosen mainly through paid public voting in an 'election' format. Read more »

Nigeria: Residents Decry Heaps of Refuse On Zuba-Gwagwalada Road

Residents want the Gwagwalada Area Council to provide designated waste collection sites where residents can dump waste for proper evacuation to the designated dump sites Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Teenager Drowns in Open Water

In another development, an eight-year-old boy, identified as Abdussalam Ibrahim, had fallen into a well at Kofar Yamma, Karaye town, Karaye Local Government Area Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun At 50 - Still the Gateway to Nigeria's Development

Happy anniversary to the good people of Ogun State. Read more »

Nigeria: Woro Was Not an Accident - How Neglect Turned Borgu Into a Killing Field

I remember one of my trips to Kaiama with a group of friends a few years ago, at the early stages of the Boko Haram crisis. As we drove through the vast Borgu Game Reserve, endless… Read more »

Nigeria: Over 120 Swimmers Participate in Niger Delta Games' Trial in Ondo

The trials, which was held in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state, paved way for the selection of outstanding athletes to represent the state at the forthcoming games. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Court Orders Britain to Pay £420 Million to 21 Coal Miners Killed By Colonial Administration

The judge held that the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Attorney-General had a constitutional duty under Sections 19(d) and 150(1) to pursue redress, and their prolonged… Read more »

West Africa: West Africa Launches Roadmap to Boost Access to Lassa Fever Vaccines

The roadmap was developed under the leadership of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), as part… Read more »

Nigeria: Remaining Kaduna Abducted Worshippers Regain Freedom After Two Weeks in Captivity

Sources confirmed on Thursday that the victims, who were kidnapped on 18 January, were released last midnight and driven to the Kaduna State Government House Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Attack - Village Head Says 75 Buried, Speaks On Terrorists' Letter

The original copy of the letter sighted by our reporter was dated 19 Rajab 1447, equivalent to 8 January. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian NGOs After Usaid

As Nigerian NGOs face the headwinds of 2026 with limited grant assistance opportunities, much more must be done to provide fit-for-purpose funding Read more »

Nigeria: Murtala Muhammed 50th Anniversary Policy Workshop - African Leaders Urged to Resist Foreign Dictatorship

This admonition was given yesterday at the strategic policy workshop held at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Unveils Security, Welfare Measures for Freed 183 Kurmin Wali Abductees, Community

Sources confirmed on Thursday that the victims, who were kidnapped on 18 January, were released last midnight and driven to the Kaduna State Government House Read more »

Nigeria: Court Threatens to Revoke Convicted Maina's Bail in N738 Million Fraud Trial

Mr Maina is standing trial alongside Ann Igwe Olachi on nine counts of receipt of stolen funds to the tune of N738.6 million. Read more »