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Nigeria's debt crisis threatens youth climate goals - Report

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- Nigeria's rising public debt has pushed the country into a severe and "self-inflicted" fiscal crisis that is undermining human development, climate resilience and long-term growth,... Read More


Nigeria's debt crisis threatens youth, climate goals - Report

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- Nigeria's rising public debt has pushed the country into a severe and "self-inflicted" fiscal crisis that is undermining human development, climate resilience and long-term growth,... Read More


Court remands man who allegedly killed cousin days after she accused him of rape

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- A magistrate court in Enugu State has remanded a 51-year-old man for allegedly killing his cousin, who accused him of raping her and threatening to kill her and her family members.... Read More


Sokoto ADC suspends three top officials for 'anti-party activities'

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State has suspended three senior officials for alleged misconduct and activities that are said to undermine the party. ... Read More


Tinubu orders nationwide security overhaul, directs NEC to convert grazing reserves into ranches

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- President Bola Tinubu has directed the Inspector-General of Police, security chiefs, and the National Economic Council (NEC) to restructure security deployments, arm forest guards,... Read More


Benin coup leader flees to neighbouring country

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- The army officer who led the coup in the Republic of Benin, Pascal Tigri, fled to Togo on Sunday to seek refuge. BBC reports that the officials of the Beninese government disclose... Read More


Court declares ex-council chair Wale Adedayo's removal in Ogun illegal

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- The Ogun State High Court in Ijebu Ode has nullified the removal of Wale Adedayo as the chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of the state. Judge Catherine Ogunsanya, in he... Read More


EFCC detains ex-Anambra governor Chris Ngige - Aide

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former governor of Anambra State, Chris Ngige. PREMIUM TIMES learnt that Mr Ngige, who served as Nigeria's minis... Read More


The youth can change the narrative in Nigeria, By Abdullahi Shehu

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- The 9th of December is observed as the United Nations Anti-Corruption Day, commemorating the signing of the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC, 2003). Series of activities, in... Read More


Insecurity: Ndume urges Tinubu to procure more helicopters, ammunition for Nigerian military

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the procurement of attack helicopters, armoured personnel carriers and gun trucks for the Nigerian mil... Read More