January 27
Nigeria: 'Annie and I Are Separated, I've Filed for Divorce' - 2Baba
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"I would grant a press release soon to say my story. Not because it is anyone's right to know about my personal life but..." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Extradited, Faces Life Sentence in US Over Nude Photo That Led to Teen's Death
Vanguard
A Nigerian man has been extradited to the United States to face charges in connection with the sextortion of a teenage boy who subsequently committed suicide. Read more »
Nigeria/Egypt: Eniola Bolaji Wins Gold At Egypt Para Badminton International 2025
This Day
Paralympic bronze medalist, Eniola Bolaji, has etched her name in history once again by clinching gold at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Radda Visits Auda-Nepad Coordinator, Praises Agency's Initiatives [press release]
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The national coordinator outlined three major initiatives set to benefit Katsina State and Nigeria at large. The first is an ambitious solar energy project aimed at lighting one… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Sets Date for Fx Code Compliance Reports
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"Market Participants will be required to conduct a self-assessment and submit to the CBN a report on the institution's level of compliance with the FX Code by January 31, 2025". Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Blames Illegal Storage of Explosives for Niger Explosion
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Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosion was caused by the illegal stockpiling of explosives. Read more »
Nigeria: Sowore Arrives At Police Headquarters Amid Heavy Security Presence
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PREMIUM TIMES observed the deployment of armed police officers ahead of Mr Sowore's scheduled appearance. Read more »
Nigeria: 200 Million Nigerians At Risk of Neglected Tropical Diseases-Official
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He said globally, over one billion people are affected by NTDs across 149 countries with Africa bearing nearly half of the burden Read more »
Nigeria: Nearly 8 Million People in Nigeria Need Humanitarian Assistance - UN
This Day
The United Nations Population Fund has disclosed that nearly eight million people in Nigeria, including 1.8 million women of reproductive age, need humanitarian assistance due to… Read more »
Nigeria: Avoid Fuel Scoop At Tanker Accidents - NOA Warns Nigerians
Vanguard
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has intensified its public awareness campaign against the dangerous practice of scooping fuel from crashed tankers, warning citizens to avoid… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Divided As Toke Makinwa, Mary Njoku, Others Tackle 2Baba Over Divorce Announcement
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"Bro, Annie has a family. Your sisters-in-law are many, and we've stayed quiet out of respect for her tough choices. But since you've decided to humiliate her at her lowest, no… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Leadership Accelerating Siemens Energy Project in Nigeria - Presidency
Leadership
The Presidency has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to bolstering energy capacity, crediting President Bola Tinubu's leadership with accelerating progress on the Siemens Energy… Read more »
Nigeria: 35 Graves, Shrine Discovered in Popular Anambra Hotel Used for Kidnapping
Leadership
The Anambra State Government has uncovered 35 graves and other chilling discoveries at Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites in Oba, Idemili South local government area of the State. Read more »
Nigeria: 200m Nigerians At Risk of Neglected Tropical Diseases - Federal Govt
Leadership
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has said that more than 200 million people in Nigeria were at risk of contracting Neglected Tropical Diseases… Read more »
Nigeria: Toke Makinwa Slams 2Baba for Publicising Divorce With Wife, Annie Idibia
Leadership
Media personality, Toke Makinwa has slammed Nigerian music sensation, Innocent Idibia popularly called 2Baba or Tuface for publicly announcing divorce from his wife, Annie Idibia. Read more »
Nigeria: It's Time to End Tanker Explosion in Nigeria, Says VP Shettima
Leadership
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commiserated with the people and government of Enugu State over the fuel tanker fire, which claimed lives following an accident in the state,… Read more »
Nigeria: I Now Feed From Renting Out My House in Kaduna - Buhari
Daily Trust
Former President Muhammadu Buhari says after serving two terms as Nigeria's number one citizen, he relies on one of his houses in Kaduna State to raise money for feeding. Read more »
Nigeria: Mob Lynches Woman Accused of Transforming From Bird to Human
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The woman, Ojo Kehinde, was accused by the mob of being a witch. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Fixes Date for Judgement in Suit Against Arrest of Sex Workers in Abuja
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The judge, James Omotosho, fixed the date on Monday, after lawyers to the parties presented their arguments for and against the case. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspected Vandal of Airtel Telecom Equipment
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The police said four other suspects were arrested for a separate crime. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Kidnapper Arrested During Sympathy Visit to Victim
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Nasiru Isyaka and his gang had invaded Sabon-Gari Mangu Matachibu village, killed a person and kidnapped two others Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Radda - 'Katsina Is an APC State and Will Continue to Be an APC State' [press release]
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Mr Radda said the APC was not afraid of elections and that it would go ahead to defeat the opposition during the forthcoming council polls. Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Criticizing PDP or Resign, Bala Mohammed Cautioned
Vanguard
The People's Democratic Party Youth Frontiers Network (PDP-YFN) has issued a stern warning to Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Mohammed, demanding that he cease his criticisms of… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank, IMF Urge CBN to Tackle Inflation As Rate Hits 34.8 Percent
Leadership
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to remain steadfast in controlling inflation. Read more »
Nigeria: Seventy-Four-Year-Old Woman Burnt to Death in Anambra
Premium Times
This latest incident is coming less than a week after a Nigerian man allegedly burnt his wife to death in the same Abagana Community in Anambra State. Read more »
