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Four killed,15 injured as gunmen open fire at burial ceremony in Anambra

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- Some gunmen, suspected to be cultists, have killed at least four people in Anambra State, south-east Nigeria. The incident occurred in the late hours of Thursday at a burial even... Read More


Ghana receives Nigerians, other West Africans deported from US

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- The Ghanaian government has received 14 US deportees from various West African countries, including Nigeria. President John Mahama disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking to r... Read More


"The whole board of the NFF has to go": Mikel seeks drastic changes if Super Eagles fail to qualify for World Cup

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- Former Super Eagles captain Mikel John Obi has launched a scathing criticism of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), warning that the entire leadership should step aside if Nige... Read More


Air Peace pilots tested positive for alcohol, cannabis after the Port Harcourt runway incident - Report

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- Nigerian accident investigators said two Air Peace pilots tested positive for alcohol and cannabis after a runway excursion involving one of the airline's jets in Port Harcourt in... Read More


INEC disqualifies 157 aspiring political parties, invites 14 for screening

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Thursday that 157 associations seeking to be registered as political parties have failed to pass the commission's firs... Read More


NLC threatens to mobilise against NASS if Akpoti-Uduaghan is blocked from resuming

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it would mobilise its members against the National Assembly if the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is not allowed... Read More


Dangote Refinery: NUPENG accuses Dantata of disregarding FG's resolution, threatens industrial action

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused Sayyu Aliu Dantata of violating a resolution reached with government officials on workers' right to uni... Read More


Turning Points: How five moments reshaped Africa's World Cup race

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- The latest round of World Cup qualifiers in Africa showed again how quickly things can change. One country booked an early ticket, a new signing gave fresh energy to his national... Read More


Time for a general rollout of the African passport, By Simbo Olorunfemi and Ade Adefeko

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- "Africa is today at midcourse, in transition from the Africa of yesterday to the Africa of Tomorrow. Even as we stand here, we move from the past into the future. The task, on whi... Read More


FLASHBACK: How I met Temi-Mr Eazi

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- An old but golden interview of Nigerian singer and music executive Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, is trending again. Fans have revisited the 2018 chat with Ghana... Read More