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Critics link 'Na our mama be this' video of delegates hailing Akpabio's daughter to poverty-driven politics

Nigeria, April 27 -- Condemnation has followed a viral video showing adult political supporters chanting a praise song likening 28-year-old Iniabasi Akpabio to a "mother," with critics describing the ... Read More


Terrorists abduct 24 pupils, two others from Islamic school in Kogi

Nigeria, April 27 -- Terrorists have invaded Daarul Kitab, an Islamic school and orphanage, kidnapping 24 pupils and two relatives of the school's proprietor. The terrorists stormed the school, locat... Read More


LP didn't participate in Ibadan political summit - Lawmaker

Nigeria, April 27 -- The Chairman of the Media Sub-Committee of the Labour Party National Convention Planning Committee, Philip Agbese, has dismissed suggestions linking the party to a recent politica... Read More


ANALYSIS: Internet shutdowns won't solve Central Africa's political crises

Nigeria, April 27 -- In Gabon, social media access has been blocked since February amid social unrest and strikes in the education and health sectors. At least 800,000 users (about 32 per cent of the ... Read More


Nigerian trafficking victim rescued from Egypt

Nigeria, April 27 -- A Nigerian victim of human trafficking in Egypt has been rescued and safely returned to Nigeria, according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). The commission said s... Read More


Family counters army's account, alleges unlawful killing of corps member in Abuja

Nigeria, April 27 -- The family of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, has issued a detailed rebuttal to the Nigerian Army's account of the events that led to h... Read More


Terrorists attack Katsina community, kill 10, injure several others

Nigeria, April 27 -- At least 10 persons have been killed with several others injured in a terror attack on Gurbi, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The terrorists, locally referred to ... Read More


As in Ukraine and Iran, might is not right, By Uddin Ifeanyi

Nigeria, April 27 -- In their respective ways, the wars in Europe (the consequence of Russia's invasion of Ukraine) and the Middle East (the outcome of the US and Israel's invasion of Iran) tell a val... Read More


Corps member killed during crossfire between soldiers, armed robbers

Nigeria, April 27 -- A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Abdulsamad Jamiu, has died from injuries sustained during a crossfire between soldiers and suspected armed robbers in ... Read More


Igini urges opposition to push Electoral Act amendments, warns flaws could undermine 2027 polls

Nigeria, April 27 -- A former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mike Igini, has urged opposition political parties to immediately demand amendmen... Read More