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Sokoto State government has clarified confusion over recruitment forms circulating in the state and urged applicants to submit applications only through its official online portal. The...
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has urged the National Assembly to quickly pass the draft law on solid minerals, saying it...
Pirates abducted 17 passengers traveling by boat on the Calabar-Oron waterways in southern Nigeria, authorities and local residents said Friday, raising fresh concerns about insecurity on...
GUSAU, Nigeria— At least several people are feared trapped after multiple mining pits collapsed in Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria, local officials and residents said Friday....
Growing number of scholars and community leaders are turning to multidisciplinary and holistic approaches to address deep inequalities and oppression in society. Among them is a...
CALABAR, Nigeria (AP) — Police in Cross River state on Thursday confirmed that 17 passengers traveling in a commercial bus were abducted by armed men along...
BUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The U.S. dollar is currently trading at about ₦1,490 in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, offering a momentary calm for a currency long...
Denmark closed Aalborg Airport twice in one week after suspected drone activity raised security concerns. The latest closure occurred early Friday, following a similar incident on...
Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the federal government to officially recognise community pharmacies as primary healthcare centres. The group said such...
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has unveiled a new policy to regulate the procurement of medicines in public health institutions. The move aims to ensure...
Women who have anaemia before becoming pregnant are more likely to give birth to babies with low birth weight, according to recent research. The study highlights...
Lagos State Government (LASG) has set an 18-month deadline for the relocation of the popular Computer Village technology market in Ikeja. The government said the move...
Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian Afrobeat star Seun Kuti and rapper Vector have joined forces for a new EP titled “BIGBIRD & THA VIPER”, blending Afrobeat rhythms...
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that anyone caught abusing the country’s currency, the naira, could face a six-month jail term....
LAGOS, Nigeria — A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted four young men for internet fraud, sentencing them to prison terms with options of heavy...
Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a man to one year in prison for impersonating another person online in an attempt to defraud. Justice Daniel...
Liverpool will look to extend their winning run when they travel to Crystal Palace this weekend, as Arsenal aim to keep up the pressure in the...
IBADAN, Nigeria — Whitecrust, a growing food and hospitality company, has officially expanded its operations to Ibadan, one of Nigeria’s largest cities. The company announced the...
LONDON — The UK government plans to introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme for workers in order to hinder illegal migration and strengthen border control. Reuters+2The...
Italy has fined six major oil companies more than $1 billion for restricting competition in the country’s fuel market, regulators announced Friday. The Italian Competition Authority...
Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel has denied claims that his bank accounts were frozen, dismissing the reports as “completely false” and “fabricated.” The rumors began circulating on...
Jigawa State House of Assembly has approved a supplementary budget of N58 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, aimed at boosting infrastructure, education, and health services...
The bustling commercial city of Onitsha is preparing for the 2025 Ofala Festival, a colorful celebration that draws thousands of visitors each year to honor the...
LAGOS, Nigeria — Dolphins captain Gbemisola Samuel says her team’s hard work, unity, and faith were the keys to winning their second national title at the...
Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations, setting in motion a deal valued at $14 billion. The move follows...
Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) has called on regulators, businesses and other stakeholders to improve governance standards across the country’s key sectors. The group said...
Tokyo, Japan — Japan’s international aid agency announced Thursday that it will cancel a friendship exchange program with African countries after false information spread suggesting the...
Former Oyo State Governor Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, one of Nigeria’s most influential political leaders and respected Yoruba chiefs, marked his 81st birthday Thursday. Ladoja, who was...
Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has been ruled out for about a month after suffering a muscle injury, raising concerns about his availability for Nigeria’s crucial 2026...
Living with sickle cell disorder in Nigeria often means battling more than just the disease. Patients face stigma, discrimination, and the constant fear of painful health...
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters said Thursday that troops arrested more than 120 suspects, including 26 alleged terrorist collaborators, and rescued 41 kidnapped victims during nationwide operations carried...
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports claiming it intends to amend its statutes during the Annual General Assembly set for Sept. 27 in Ibadan, Oyo...
IBADAN, Nigeria (Sept. 26, 2025) — High Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, was officially crowned Friday as the 44th Olubadan of...
Authorities in northern Nigeria have referred the case of an Islamic scholar accused of blasphemy to a religious council for review, officials said Friday, in a...
Nigerian music producer Sarz has released a new single, “Getting Paid,” featuring Afrobeats stars Wizkid and Asake alongside Jamaican dancehall performer Skillibeng. The song, which dropped...
Sergio Busquets, one of the most decorated midfielders of his generation, announced Wednesday that he will retire from professional soccer at the end of the 2025...
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has released a new single, “Industry Machine,” as a preview of his highly anticipated sophomore album of the same name, set for release...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for stronger collaboration with the media and civil society groups in the fight against corruption, stressing that public...
UYO, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 49 people suspected of engaging in internet fraud during sting operations in Akwa Ibom...
ENUGU, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday arraigned a man in Enugu for allegedly stealing N1.3 million from a woman who trusted...
NEW YORK — Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday told global investors that Nigeria holds a $200 billion opportunity in its energy transition program, urging international...
LAGOS, Nigeria — Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has increased his stake in First Bank Holding Company (First HoldCo) by acquiring ₦1.21 billion worth of direct shares,...
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized world leaders who recently recognized a Palestinian state, warning the move would encourage further violence and weaken prospects...
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Friday told world leaders at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly that the UN must reform its structure...
Iran president told world leaders at the United Nations on Friday that his country will never pursue nuclear weapons, repeating a long-standing position meant to ease...
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday addressed world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, urging stronger cooperation to solve global challenges. The speech was...
Nigeria has cut crude oil losses by 90% in the last four years, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said, marking a major step in...
Kano State Government has released an additional ₦5 billion to pay more than 1,000 retirees, officials said Saturday, in what the administration described as part of...
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has signed contracts with two companies, Mashariq Dhahabiyya and Dalel-Al-Mualeem, to serve as official providers for Nigerian pilgrims during the 2026...
UNITED NATIONS — Nigeria called on the United Nations to undergo urgent reforms, warning that the world body risks becoming irrelevant if it does not act...