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BENIN CITY, Nigeria — Oba Ewuare II of Benin has rejected the introduction of the title “Iyaloja” into Edo culture, saying it does not exist in...
UYO, Nigeria — The Victor Attah International Airport in Akwa Ibom has resumed night flight operations after completing a major overhaul of its airfield lighting system,...
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has released a new album titled Fuji, a project that celebrates his cultural roots and reintroduces the traditional Fuji sound to a...
AWKA, Nigeria — Police in Anambra State have arrested a 62-year-old man accused of extorting money from traders and families in local communities, authorities said Thursday....
Gunmen invaded the residence of a former local government chairman in Ogun State late Tuesday night, raising fresh concerns about rising insecurity in the region. The...
NEW YORK (AP) — Global stock markets surged Thursday as investors grew more confident that the U.S. Federal Reserve could soon cut interest rates after new...
Israeli authorities deported a group of pro-Palestinian activists to several European countries this week after detaining them at border points and airports, officials said Thursday. The...
The U.S. dollar exchanged for about ₦1,494 in Nigeria’s official market on Thursday, while black market rates hovered between ₦1,470 and ₦1,510, highlighting continued pressure on...
DAMATURU, Nigeria — The Yobe State Government has taken over 176 housing units from the Federal Government in a deal worth more than ₦2 billion, a...
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria has reopened its National Theatre after a major renovation and renamed it the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts,...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New...
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has released a book that documents the nation’s long and bloody fight against...
Nigeria marks its 65th independence anniversary, opposition leaders and civil society groups are criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s government, accusing it of failing to address economic hardship...
Families of detained Nigerian soldiers are pleading with authorities to release them, saying they acted out of fear and desperation in the fight against Boko Haram....
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and the Lagos State government are in disagreement over the planned demolition of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, a...
ABUJA, Nigeria — Police in the Federal Capital Territory said Friday that Arise Television anchor Somtochukwu Ibeneme died after jumping from the third floor of a...
ABUJA, Nigeria — Senator Ifeanyi Araraume has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, urging Nigerians to remain patient as the nation celebrates its...
ABUJA, Nigeria — As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence Day, the Accord Party called on citizens to unite for national progress while turning attention to the...
ABUJA, Nigeria (Oct. 2, 2025) — As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence anniversary, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, urged citizens...
Nigeria’s labor unions have warned the federal government to stop introducing policies that they say make life harder for ordinary citizens and workers. The Nigeria Labour...
Two weeks after the new academic term began, schools across Nigeria are struggling to implement a recently introduced curriculum, raising concerns among teachers, parents, and education...
OWERRI, Nigeria (AP) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Imo State on a working trip where he commissioned several major infrastructure projects designed to boost trade,...
WASHINGTON — Scammers are exploiting Meta’s Facebook and Instagram with deepfake videos of U.S. political figures to promote fake government benefits, a watchdog group said Wednesday....
Operation was carried out by soldiers from the 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, a joint security task force. According to the army, the...
Nigeria marks its 65th independence anniversary, a leading youth group has called for a generational shift in political leadership, saying the country’s future depends on younger...
MANCHESTER — Manchester United have secured an agreement to sign 17-year-old Colombian defensive midfielder Cristian Orozco, the club confirmed, as they look to bolster their youth...
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident, which happened when an overloaded passenger boat traveling along the River Niger overturned. The vessel was reportedly carrying...
Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, electricity generation companies are warning that the nation’s power sector is at risk of collapse without an urgent government rescue...
South Africa’s soccer body is appealing for public support as the sports minister investigates allegations of mismanagement and poor governance within the federation. The South African...
Victor Osimhen made history Tuesday night, becoming the first Nigerian striker to score in five straight UEFA Champions League group stage matches as Napoli faced Liverpool...
LOKOJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 26 people have died after a boat carrying passengers capsized in Kogi state, authorities said, as families and officials mourned...
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has called on Nigerians to pray for peace, unity, and progress as the country marks its 65th Independence Day anniversary. Speaking...
Federal Housing Authority Mortgage Bank (FHA Mortgage Bank) has announced a N100 billion expansion plan aimed at increasing access to affordable housing and strengthening Nigeria’s mortgage...
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah on Friday urged Nigerians to remain hopeful about the country’s future and to work together in unity as the nation marks...
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has disbursed ₦3.5 billion to empower 8,300 young people across the state, a move he says will fight unemployment and boost...
U.S. federal government shut down early Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on a spending bill, leaving hundreds of thousands of workers without pay...
Harry Kane scored two goals as Bayern Munich defeated Pafos FC 5-1 on Tuesday in a UEFA Champions League group stage match, keeping the German side’s...
Victor Osimhen scored from the penalty spot to hand Galatasaray a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in their UEFA Champions League group stage match on Tuesday night...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A lighthearted exchange between former President Donald Trump and a reporter drew laughter online after Trump jokingly called the journalist a “stiff guy”...
Armed bandits in Niger State have kidnapped around 30 people, including a senior commissioner with the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), his driver, and a...
ASABA, Nigeria — The Delta State Police Command says it will begin strict enforcement of the federal ban on vehicles with tinted glass starting Oct. 2,...
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed allegations of religious genocide in Nigeria, saying the country stands on the strength, faith, and resilience of its people. Speaking at...
Nigeria has lost about 1,000 megawatts of electricity after a dispute between Dangote Industries and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN)...
Magistrate court in Lagos has ordered the remand of a senior official of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) over an alleged role in...
Supreme Court has been urged to throw out an appeal filed by the Lagos State Government against former Polytechnic Rector Olaleye, in a case that has...
Negotiations between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the country’s oil workers’ union continued this week as both sides seek to resolve a dispute that has raised concerns...
Dede may appear calm and gentle, but those close to her say there is a fighter inside. Her friend Faith describes her as determined, ambitious, and...
OWERRI, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday said Nigeria now has the capacity to treat major illnesses such as cancer, declaring that the country’s...
President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria’s education and healthcare systems are stronger today than they were at independence in 1960, stressing that progress has been made despite...
Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.23% in the second quarter of 2025, the fastest pace in four years, President Bola Tinubu announced Friday. The growth marks a...