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EFCC set to file charges against ex-Anambra governor - Aide

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to charge Chris Ngige, a former governor of Anambra State, to court, Mr Ngige's media aide, Fred Chukwuelobe, said on Thu... Read More


NWFL 2025: Ekiti Queens' fans turn violent after home defeat in Ado

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) is still fighting for visibility, respect, and investment, but on Matchday 3 in Ado-Ekiti, all the progress took a painful step backward. ... Read More


Jega, Olorunyomi, Pate propose reforms to strengthen elections, governance in Nigeria

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- Democracy and governance experts recently convened in Gombe, northeast Nigeria, to examine the country's electoral system and propose reforms aimed at strengthening democratic deve... Read More


Eight UNIJOS students killed in early-morning road crash

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- Tragedy struck the University of Jos (UNIJOS) community early Thursday morning when eight students lost their lives, and several others were injured in a road accident on the Jos-Z... Read More


ANALYSIS: How Boko Haram gathers intelligence for its deadly activities

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- Since launching its Camp Holocaust offensive at the beginning of 2025, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has carried out over 200 attacks, killing at least 500 people. And... Read More


Court remands man who allegedly killed cousin days after she accused him of rape

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- A magistrate court in Enugu State has remanded a 51-year-old man for allegedly killing his cousin, who accused him of raping her and threatening to kill her and her family members.... Read More


Ambassadorial Screening: Drama as nominee fails to identify senator from his state

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- There was a mild drama during the screening session conducted by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs for the ambassadorial nominees on Wednesday when a nominee from Ekiti State... Read More


Sokoto ADC suspends three top officials for 'anti-party activities'

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State has suspended three senior officials for alleged misconduct and activities that are said to undermine the party. ... Read More


Tinubu orders nationwide security overhaul, directs NEC to convert grazing reserves into ranches

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- President Bola Tinubu has directed the Inspector-General of Police, security chiefs, and the National Economic Council (NEC) to restructure security deployments, arm forest guards,... Read More


Benin coup leader flees to neighbouring country

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- The army officer who led the coup in the Republic of Benin, Pascal Tigri, fled to Togo on Sunday to seek refuge. BBC reports that the officials of the Beninese government disclose... Read More