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Soldiers rescue eight kidnapped persons in Kaduna

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Nigerian security forces have rescued eight kidnapped persons during a joint operation in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Nigerian Army announced the breakthr... Read More


UCL Roundup: Osimhen, Lookman keep Nigerian hopes alive

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Nigerian footballers will remain firmly in the spotlight in Europe after a dramatic night of UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday confirmed the teams advancing to the knockout... Read More


Army facilitates return of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The Nigerian Army said its troops have facilitated the safe return of Nigerian refugees from the Republic of Cameroon to Borno State. The repatriation, according to a statement is... Read More


NHRC speaks on demolitions in Lagos, market closure in Anambra

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed grave concerns over recent demolitions in Lagos State and the closure of Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State. Tony Ojukw... Read More


NBA, Anti-Corruption Committee, ICPC, ACAN sign MoU on corruption

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The Nigerian Bar Association, through its Anti-Corruption Committee (NBAA-CC), on Wednesday, signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU)with the Independent Corrupt Practices and O... Read More


Ex-NIPC official convicted for forgery while ex-Ministers Adeosun, Nnaji remain free

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a former Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) official for u... Read More


Onitsha market leader backs Soludo's closure of market despite traders' protest

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The Chairperson of the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State, Chijioke Okpalaugo, has endorsed Governor Charles Soludo's closure of the market over traders' compliance with the ille... Read More


Demolitions: Coalition, activists condemn Lagos police, lawmakers over crackdown on protesters, journalists

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Civil rights activists and advocacy groups have condemned the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Police Command over the violent dispersal of peaceful protesters and journa... Read More


Ex-minister Ngige awarded NSITF contract to company that didn't bid for it - Witness

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwarimpa, Abuja, heard on Wednesday that former Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, who is standing trial over alleged N2.2 billion f... Read More


'It's within his powers': Lawmaker backs Soludo's closure of Onitsha market

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- A member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Tony Muobike, has defended Governor Charles Soludo's temporary closure of Onitsha Main Market, saying the governor is empowered by ... Read More