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Lagos reaffirms push to end open defecation by 2030

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to making the state open-defecation-free by 2030. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, gav... Read More


EPL: Nottingham Forest coach delivers crucial fitness update on Ola Aina, Awoniyi

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- Nottingham Forest head coach Sean Dyche has delivered a significant fitness update on Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi, two Super Eagles stars whose availability could shape Forest's sur... Read More


ICPC appoints new spokesperson

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has appointed John Odey as its new spokesperson. The appointment was disclosed in a statement on Thu... Read More


NHRC laments Kebbi schoolgirls' abduction, Kwara church attack, urges govt to protect lives

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday lamented the incessant attacks, kidnappings, and killings of Nigerians in various states across the country. Following the ... Read More


Olusegun Awolowo is dead

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- Olusegun Awolowo, the grandson of the late Premier of the Western Region, Obafemi Awolowo, is dead. The Awolowo family announced his death in a statement on Thursday. "With extre... Read More


Groups petition UN, ICC for independent probe of Nigerian killings

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- A coalition of Christian organisations has urged the United Nations and the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate attacks and killings allegedly targeting Christian com... Read More


Gangsterism and Nigeria's season of anomie, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- It has been another tough week for Nigerians confronted with political gangsterism from the highest levels of the State that is tearing Nigeria at the seams. There is apparently a ... Read More


Gunmen kill two people, abduct 15 others in Sokoto community

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- Gunmen have attacked Kurawa, a community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing two people and abducting 15 others, including four nursing mothers and their ... Read More


Editors and the missing part of Uzodimma's trust story, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- When I saw the programme for the 2025 Nigerian Guild of Editors annual conference listing Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as the keynote speaker, I wasn't sure it was a good ide... Read More


Nigeria risks losing $89m in early childhood support, concerned groups warn

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- Concerned groups have warned that Nigeria may lose nearly $89 million in early childhood development (ECD) support over the next two years due to decline in global aid. The warnin... Read More