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Grammy-winning Nigerian star Tems joins MLS club San Diego FC

Nigeria, Feb. 13 -- Major League Soccer (MLS) club San Diego FC (SDFC) have announced the addition of Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, to its ownership group. The two-time Grammy Award-winn... Read More


Of Nuhu Ribadu and Naja'atu Muhammad: Hassada or much ado about nothing?, By Umar Yakubu

Nigeria, Feb. 13 -- There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country. - Nick Lampson One recalls an archival video featuring Dr Ahmad Gumi, where he is elucidating the myriad reasons u... Read More


Nigeria suffers power outage as electricity grid collapses

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- Nigeria's electricity grid collapsed on Wednesday, throwing several cities into darkness. A grid collapse, which is the breakdown of transmission lines due to over or under-freque... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Zamfara Quranic school where children are hired for labour

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- Zawiyya Islamic Centre at Kanwuri in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, is a typical northern Nigerian Quranic institution where pupils learn to memorise and recite the Islamic holy... Read More


INVESTIGATION: Behind Closed Doors: The Dark Reality of Child Labour in a Northern State's Quranic Schools

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- Zawiyya Islamic Centre at Kanwuri in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, is a typical northern Nigerian Quranic institution where pupils learn to memorise and recite the Islamic holy... Read More


Akwa Ibom: How farming is affecting pupil's attendance in public schools - School heads

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- Some heads of public primary schools in Akwa Ibom State have explained why a pupil's attendance has been low since the beginning of the term. Some head teachers of public primary ... Read More


Defence Readiness: Hegseth travels to Germany, Belgium, Poland

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth embarked on a high-profile diplomatic trip to Africa and Europe on 10 February 2025. His visit to US Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Stuttgart, Ger... Read More


President Tinubu: Strengthening security, securing the people, By Fredrick Nwabufo

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- I was a witness to that day. When the sun crimsoned, the wind roared, and the earth bled. It was the Nyanya bomb blast of October 2015. By sheer happenstance, I was within the area... Read More


ANALYSIS: South Africa's G20 presidency faces mounting pressure

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- When South Africa hosts the G20 summit this year, it will be the first time the gathering takes place on African soil. This milestone comes at a time of geopolitical flux, amplifyi... Read More


UPDATED: Reps pass tax reform bills for second reading

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- The House of Representatives has passed for a second reading the four tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu, after a long debate on the floor of the House. The four t... Read More