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EFCC arrests Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged naira abuse

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged abuse of the Nigerian currency. In a statement issued on Tuesday, EFCC's... Read More


Epstein wanted to trade in Nigeria's crude oil, but feared being defrauded

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Newly released documents show an email correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, and a certain David Stern about a potential business deal to trade in Nigeri... Read More


Terrorists kill 10 residents, torch homes in Kwara communities

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- More than 10 residents have been killed after terrorists attacked Woro and Nuku communities in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, setting several houses on fire and di... Read More


Why cement prices are high in Nigeria - Agora Policy

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- A report by the policy think tank Agora Policy has blamed weak competition in Nigeria's cement industry for persistently high cement prices and rising construction costs nationwide.... Read More


Nigeria, Saudi Arabia seal historic Hajj, Umrah partnership at first-ever ministerial visit

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have taken a major step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation on Hajj and Umrah administration following a landmark high-level meeting b... Read More


'Why I'm not dancing to promote my movie' - Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Nigerian actress and singer Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has weighed in on the ongoing debate over the marketing strategies filmmakers and actors use to promote their movies in cinemas an... Read More


Gospel music icon, Ron Kenoly, dies at 81

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Gospel music icon Ron Kenoly has passed away. His death was announced by Bruno Miranda, his music director for over two decades. The announcement was shared on Mr Kenoly's officia... Read More


Police arrest 24-year-old at Lagos airport over alleged N48.5m romance scam

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The Airport Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Precious Onudhona, over his alleged involvement in a N48.5 million romance and online fraud scheme. In a statement posted... Read More


Troops destroy ISWAP detention facilities in North-east, free over 70 captives

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The Nigerian Army says the North-eastern troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), a joint task force, have destroyed three detention facilities of the Islamic State West Africa Provinc... Read More


Nwakaeme, Onuachu power Trabzonspor to blow away Fethiyespor, seizing Turkish cup control

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Trabzonspor delivered a statement second-half performance to dismantle Fethiyespor 3-0 and tighten their grip on Group A of the Turkish Cup, with Nigerian stars Anthony Nwakaeme and... Read More