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Atiku criticises Tinubu's govt over alleged abandonment ofstudents on scholarship

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Nigerian government for allegedly abandoning Nigerian students in Morocco, who are studying under the Bilateral Education Ag... Read More


Nigeria's resident doctors suspend planned strike, give reasons

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, scheduled to begin today, 12 January. It said the suspension of the strike is due t... Read More


Nestoil setback as Supreme Court orders return to Appeal Court over debt

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The Supreme Court on Monday dealt a significant setback to Nestoil Limited, Neconde Energy Limited, and oil magnates Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi and Nnenna Obiejesi, ordering all part... Read More


Chimamanda Adichie's family issues hospital legal notice over son's death, Lagos begins probe

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, have issued a legal notice to the private hospital in Lagos where their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, di... Read More


ANALYSIS: AFCON semi-final fixtures revive enduring West-North Africa rivalry

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) enters its decisive stage, a familiar pattern has returned. Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt, and the host nation, Morocco, have booked places in t... Read More


Cross River govt defends N13,000 fees for loan scheme

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The Cross River State Government has defended the controversial N13,000 registration fee for a youth empowerment loan scheme, insisting that the charge is legitimate and covers sta... Read More


MONUSCO's rigid mandate hinders civilian protection in eastern DRC

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has renewed its Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) mission's mandate until 20 December 2026 amid ongoing clashes in the country's eas... Read More


ISWAP terrorists acquire more drones, plan coordinated attacks on Nigerian troops

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has significantly expanded its drone capability and is finalising plans to launch coordinated aerial attacks on Nigerian military pos... Read More


How man stabbed girlfriend to death - Police

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- A 26-year-old man has allegedly killed his 35-year-old girlfriend in Anambra State, Nigeria's South-east. The suspect, Valentine Anikpe, allegedly stabbed the victim, Ogechukwu Mm... Read More


Testimony Jaga hosts sixth 'One Jesus, One Church, One Hallelujah' with free medical outreach, empowerment

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- Gospel singer Salau "Testimony Jaga" Olayiwola has hosted the sixth edition of his annual outreach program, "One Jesus, One Church, One Hallelujah". The program blends worship wit... Read More