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Police uncover plot by four men to kill Nigerian man, seize his property

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- The police in Anambra State say they have uncovered an alleged plot by four men to murder a Nigerian man and then take over his landed properties in the state. Tochukwu Ikenga, th... Read More


D'Tigress turn focus to Spain after China tour victory

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- Nigeria's senior women's basketball team, D'Tigress, have shifted attention to Spain after ending their three-game tour of China with an impressive 88-77 victory over the hosts in ... Read More


Plateau govt creates new ministry, to install streetlights, CCTV cameras

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- The Plateau State Executive Council has approved the establishment of a Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction as part of efforts to improve the coordination of gov... Read More


Kidnapper arrested while withdrawing ransom in Kwara

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- The police have arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate while allegedly attempting to withdraw ransom proceeds linked to a recent abduction in the state. Muhamodu Sa... Read More


Man gets 13 years, 20 strokes for sexually abusing 10-year-old

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- A senior magistrate's court in Minna, Niger State, has sentenced a 25-year-old man, Bala Aliyu, to 13 years' imprisonment for sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl. Samira Wambai of... Read More


DRC Ebola outbreak becomes second-largest on record - WHO

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become the second-largest on record, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The country has recorde... Read More


EXPLAINER: What Tinubu's new deep offshore tax incentives mean for Nigeria

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that he approved the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Tax Credit Order, 2026-a new fiscal incentive designed to attract large-scale investments ... Read More


Nigeria's crude oil production down 4% in July - NUPRC

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- Nigeria's crude oil production declined by four per cent in July 2026, although the country continued to exceed its OPEC production quota for the third consecutive month, the Niger... Read More


International Youth Day: Group urges Nigerian youths to reject illicit drugs, demands more rehabilitation centres

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- As Nigeria marked International Youth Day on Wednesday, the Frontline Advocacy Initiative (FAI) urged young people to reject illicit drugs and called on governments to increase inv... Read More


Super Falcons coach Madugu fires back at critics ahead of South Africa World Cup play-off

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu has defended his team selection and tactical decisions ahead of Thursday's crucial 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup play-off against South Africa. Spe... Read More