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ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to amend or repeal blasphemy laws

Nigeria, April 11 -- The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled that the blasphemy laws in Nigeria violate freedom of expression protections guaranteed under regional and international human rights instrum... Read More


UPDATED: Afenifere, Peter Obi, others honour Adebanjo at 97th posthumous birthday

Nigeria, April 11 -- A Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, held a public symposium in Lagos on Thursday in honour of its late leader, Ayo Adebanjo, who died on 14 February. The event, marking wha... Read More


'Nee means born'- Radio presenter lashes 2baba's fiancee, Natasha

Nigeria, April 11 -- Popular radio presenter Osikhena Dirisu, popularly known as Osi Suave, has drawn widespread attention online after calling out 2baba's fiancee Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo... Read More


Gunmen abduct eight Nigerian returnees who were refugees in Chad

Nigeria, April 11 -- Eight former refugees who returned home recently from Chad Republic have been abducted in Doron Baga, a community in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. Local source... Read More


Three Nigerian agripreneurs emerge winners in 4th season of FMN prize for innovation

Nigeria, April 11 -- Three Nigerian agripreneurs emerged as winners in the fourth edition of the Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Prize for Innovation (PFI), a programme designed to identify, support, and... Read More


China hits back at Trump, hikes tariff on US goods to 125 per cent

Nigeria, April 11 -- The trade war between China and the United States is escalating, as China has increased tariffs on US imports to 125 per cent, matching President Donald Trump's duties on Chinese ... Read More


JOF U-13 Tournament: B-Unit Boys, Versity Boys to compete in grand finale

Nigeria, April 11 -- All is set for the highly anticipated grand finale of the 6th edition of the JOF Under-13 Football Tournament. B. Unit Boys of Surulere will face off against Versity Boys of Lago... Read More


Inside Nigerian newspaper headlines today - Wednesday, 11 April 2025

Nigeria, April 11 -- Today, different headlines dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. "Stop giving political meaning to judicial matters, says AGF," The Nation reported. The Punch said, ... Read More


Harnessing Africa's demographic dividend for sustainable growth, By Lere Baale

Nigeria, April 11 -- The Window of Opportunity: Africa's Demographic Dividend Africa is standing at the precipice of a demographic revolution. With over 60 per cent of its 1.4 billion people under th... Read More


Ibas refutes reports of plan to recruit 10,000 workers in Rivers

Nigeria, April 11 -- Rivers State Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas has refuted reports that he has approved the recruitment of 10,000 workers into the state civil service. The fake report, circulated on s... Read More