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Bandits force 10 Katsina communities to suspend Friday prayers

Nigeria, March 11 -- Fear spread across several communities in Katsina State last Friday after a violent clash between rival bandit groups forced residents in more than 10 villages to suspend the week... Read More


ASUU-UNILAG lecturers begin indefinite strike, University reacts

Nigeria, March 11 -- The University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its members to down tools indefinitely from Wednesday over unexplained cut... Read More


"I lost my mother young": Emotional Osimhen moved by Galatasaray fans' tribute before Liverpool clash

Nigeria, March 11 -- Victor Osimhen has spoken of the powerful emotions he felt after Galatasaray SK supporters unveiled a touching tribute to the Nigerian striker before their UEFA Champions League R... Read More


UNILAG speaks on ASUU strike, says examination continues

Nigeria, March 11 -- The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has said students' examinations are to continue uninterrupted despite the strike declared by the institution's chapter of the Ac... Read More


Wike's former deputy dumps PDP, joins APC

Nigeria, March 11 -- Rivers West Senator Banigo Ipalibo has resigned her membership of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mrs Banigo, a ... Read More


Nigerian Army repels attack, as Insurgents kill soldier, civilians in Borno

Nigeria, March 11 -- Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed a soldier and injured several civilians in an attack in Doro, a settlement in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. A source in... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: How families coped with 10-year closure of 23 schools in Oyo

Nigeria, March 10 -- Rofiyat, a seven-year-old primary two pupil in Oyo State, is one of the lucky beneficiaries of the reopening of 23 shut primary schools in 2024. The schools had been closed for 10... Read More


How school children escaped shortly before collapse of building in Lagos

Nigeria, March 10 -- A three-storey building of Yemco Daycare Nursery, Primary, and Comprehensive College in Ogba, Lagos State, collapsed on Monday around midday, but no injuries were reported thanks ... Read More


Northern states face severe doctor shortages, rely heavily on community health workers - Report

Nigeria, March 10 -- Northern states in Nigeria continue to face severe shortages of medical doctors and specialised health professionals, forcing many health facilities to rely heavily on community h... Read More


Tinubu asks Senate to confirm Oyedele as minister

Nigeria, March 10 -- President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to screen and confirm the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as minister of state for finance. Mr Tinubu's request was contained in a letter ... Read More