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Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minor

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- A Nigerian, Adebola Adekunle, indicted for the sextortion of a minor, has been extradited from Nigeria to the United States to face prosecution. The US Department of Justice said ... Read More


NIS to begin passport intervention in four UK cities

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a special passport intervention exercise for Nigerians living in the United Kingdom. The exercise will allow Nigerians residing... Read More


What would make Sidi Ould Tah smile?, By Chinedu Moghalu

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- After a year in office, Sidi Ould Tah has begun to reshape how the African Development Bank raises money and prepares projects. Delivery, however, is the harder test. On 29 May 20... Read More


Martins urges stronger competition for Osimhen, recalls Yakubu rivalry

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Former Nigeria international Obafemi Martins believes the Super Eagles must create stronger competition for places in attack to reduce their dependence on Victor Osimhen. Nigeria'... Read More


15 NYSC members, 6 other kidnapped persons rescued in Kogi - Tinubu

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members kidnapped last Wednesday in Kogi State have been freed, President Bola Tinubu has announced. In a statement he personally signed... Read More


EFCC sacks more than 40 staff over corruption, financial malpractice

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed more than 40 members of its personnel over alleged corruption and financial malpractice in the past two and a half... Read More


Baba Elesho undergoes surgery, dismisses cancer speculations

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Veteran Yoruba actor and immediate past President of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), Adewale "Baba Elesho" Adeoye, has dismissed speculation that he ... Read More


FG upgrades Plateau hospital to National Trauma Centre, deploys 15 ambulances

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The federal government has upgraded the Riyom General Hospital in Plateau State to a National Trauma Centre and deployed 15 ambulances to the state to strengthen emergency medical ... Read More


Tinubu tasks North-central stakeholders on collective action against insecurity

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- President Bola Tinubu has urged stakeholders in Nigeria's North-central region to adopt a collective approach to addressing insecurity, saying military operations alone cannot deli... Read More


JNI debunks alleged plan to establish Hisbah in Plateau

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in Plateau State has dismissed reports that a Muslim organisation was planning to establish a Hisbah organisation in Jos North Local Government Area... Read More