Counter-Terrorism Summit Underway in Abuja to Address Regional Insecurity
The two-day event, organized by Nigeria's National Security Adviser, is dedicated to exploring African-led solutions to the ongoing challenges of insecurity in the region.
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Nigerian Army Vows Retaliation After Soldiers Killed in Ambush
The attack occurred last Friday during a patrol mission in Karaga village, Shiroro area, as part of ongoing peacekeeping efforts in the region.
Nigerian Chess Prodigy Tunde Onakoya Shatters Global Record with 60-Hour Marathon for Charity
Onakoya played for an unbroken 60 hours in New York City’s bustling Times Square, all to raise funds for underprivileged children's education in Africa.
President William Ruto, Burna Boy, and Siya Kolisi Named Among the World's Most Influential People
The Time 100 list annually recognizes individuals who have profoundly influenced the world through their actions, innovations, or leadership.
Nigerian Socialite Charged for Abusing Banknotes Amid Crackdown on Currency Abuse
Okechukwu, who owns a well-known nightclub in the oil-rich Delta State, faced the court on Wednesday in Lagos' Federal High Court where he was granted bail set at 10 million naira (approximately $8,600)
Nigeria Faces Record Inflation Rate: The Highest in Nearly Three Decades
The NBS has identified food as the primary driver of this inflation spike, attributed to soaring costs of staples such as bread, grains, dairy, eggs, meat, and vegetable oil.
A Decade of Despair: The Continued Suffering of Chibok's Daughters
The shocking abduction of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in Chibok, survivors like Lisu, a pseudonym used to protect her identity, still grapple with the harsh realities of life post-captivity.
Nigerian Transgender Influencer Bobrisky Sentenced for Currency "Spraying" at Social Event
Bobrisky, who has a following of five million on social media, pleaded guilty to the charges brought against her by Nigeria’s anti-graft agency following her arrest last earlier this month.
Nigeria Issues Recall for Children's Cough Syrup Due to High Toxicity Levels
Diethylene glycol, known for its use in industrial applications such as antifreeze and as a solvent, has been detected at levels classified as having "an unacceptable high level" of toxicity.
10 Years After Chibok: Nigerian Families Grapple with the Trauma of Continued School Kidnappings
Ten years have passed since the infamous Chibok abduction, where 276 schoolgirls were taken, marking the onset of a new era of fear in Nigeria—nearly 100 of those girls remain missing.
Nigeria Recovers 30 Billion Naira in Corruption Probe Linked to Suspended Minister
The investigation began after Betta Edu was suspended in January amid accusations of diverting $640,000 of public funds into a personal bank account.