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Afrobeat Rebellion: Art meets activism in Lagos exhibition honouring Fela Kuti

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- The White Space Creative Foundation has unveiled the Fela Rebellion Exhibition in Lagos, showcasing the Afrobeat icon, Fela Kuti's genealogy, lifestyle, legacy, and enduring influe... Read More


ASUU strike: NLC backs ASUU, knocks govt over 'No Work, No Pay' policy

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday expressed its solidarity with the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and faulted the government's imple... Read More


20 per cent of adolescents experience mental health disorders globally - WHO

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that between 10 and 20 per cent of adolescents globally experience mental health disorders such as depression and psychosis, often ... Read More


Soldier allegedly kills wife, commits suicide, Army launches investigation

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- A Nigerian soldier, Femi Akinleye, has allegedly killed his wife before taking his own life at their residence at the Wawa Cantonment in Niger State. The 22 Armoured Brigade of th... Read More


Tinubu mourns Uma Ukpai, says late evangelist was 'filled with fire'

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of the renowned Nigerian evangelist, Uma Ukpai. Mr Ukpai died on 6 October, according to a statement from the family. He was 80 years... Read More


EXPLAINER: How Nigeria can still qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- When the draws for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers were made in July 2023, few would have imagined that Nigeria's Super Eagles would be walking a tightrope at this stage... Read More


2026 FIFA World: Cape Verde seals historic qualification as Angola holds Cameroon

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- Cape Verde has made history by qualifying for its first-ever FIFA World Cup after a resounding 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday. The Blue Sharks sealed their place at the 2026 ... Read More


Tinubu's clemency for drug offenders sparks outrage, raises questions about Nigeria's anti-narcotics war

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- President Bola Tinubu's decision to grant state pardon and clemency to about 50 convicted drug offenders has stirred widespread controversy, with critics warning that it sends mixe... Read More


Ogani: Ankpa residents celebrate ancient festival

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- Ungwar, an Igala community in the Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, was agog on Saturday as the residents celebrated Ogani, a controversial festival once derided as "pagan... Read More


Nigeria vs Benin Republic PREVIEW: Super Eagles eye miracle finish in World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup face their biggest test yet as the Super Eagles host Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on... Read More