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Police, ADC supporters clash in Kaduna as 2027 campaigns begin

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- Tension erupted in Kaduna on Wednesday as security operatives and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) clashed during a solidarity walk for the party's governorship... Read More


Diphtheria deaths rise to 27 as suspected cases hit 303 in Plateau

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- Twenty-seven people have died from a suspected diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State, while suspected cases have increased to 303, a state health official has said. The State Epid... Read More


NSCIA alleges bias in El-Rufai's prosecution, demands fair trial

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has broken its silence on the legal battles of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that extraneous reli... Read More


Two arrested over murder of Kano social media influencer

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The police have arrested two suspects in the violent murder of social media influencier, Ibrahim Khalil, at his residence in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano... Read More


The "Daily Times" we wish for, but can't have, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The piece by columnist and former Managing Director/Editor-In-Chief of The Guardian, Martins Oloja, entitled "Why Should We Celebrate Daily Times @ 100, FRCN @ 75?" published on 5... Read More


Trump offers to pay each American $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- US President Donald Trump has promised to pay every adult citizen in the US $5,000 if Republicans retain the House and Senate in the midterm elections. He said this at the party'... Read More


UK increases Ebola response funding to £78.7m

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The United Kingdom has increased its support for the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), bringing its total commitment to £78.7 million, according t... Read More


Makinde condemns disruption of Obi's visit to Benue, says APC 'marketing unpopular candidate'

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has condemned the disruption of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC),... Read More


Lassa fever: NCDC identifies preparedness gaps, unveils readiness plan ahead of peak season

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified delays in seeking care, healthcare worker infections and gaps in the functionality of health facilities... Read More


INEC says over 95,000 PVCs uncollected in Plateau, plans IDP voting

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 95,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) remain uncollected in Plateau State, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The c... Read More