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Customs confirms officer's death in Katsina hotel

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Katsina Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has confirmed the death of one of its officers but declined to comment on reports that he died in a hotel after lodging with thre... Read More


Benjamin Fredrick: The five-step journey from Simoiben Academy prodigy to Super Eagles standout

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- On a night when the Super Eagles rediscovered their ruthless edge, few players embodied Nigeria's resurgence better than Benjamin Fredrick. The 20-year-old defender, playing out o... Read More


Aviation: Nigerian lawmaker claims some pilots smoke Indian hemp before flying aircraft

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- Abia North Senator, Orji Kalu, on Wednesday, alleged that some pilots flying aircraft in Nigeria smoke Indian hemp and get 'high' before operating flights. He said this was one of... Read More


Sowore plans protest for Nnamdi Kanu's release, presidency kicks

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has begun mobilisation for the planned peaceful protest against the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of th... Read More


JUST IN: Senate begins screening of new INEC chairperson

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Senate has commenced the screening and confirmation process for the new Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan. The exercise began... Read More


NCAA refutes Orji Kalu's claim that Nigerian pilots smoke Indian hemp before flights

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has debunked the allegations made by the senator representing Abia North and a former airline owner, Orji Uzor Kalu, that some Nigerian ... Read More


A little too late: ICC's first Darfur conflict conviction

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- On 6 October, the International Criminal Court (ICC) convicted Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (known as Ali Kushayb) on 27 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This was the ICC's ... Read More


Army commences disciplinary action against soldier for killing Ondo driver

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Nigerian Army said it has commenced disciplinary proceedings against a soldier involved in the death of a commercial bus driver in Akunu, Akoko North East Local Government Area... Read More


Reno Omokri, former US mayor, disagree on alleged genocide against Nigerian Christians

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has challenged members of the United States Congress to publicly identify Nigerians allegedly sponsoring terror attacks that have led to cl... Read More


Police arrest eight suspected cultists, armed robbers in Lagos

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested eight suspected cultists and armed robbers during a targeted raid in the Odogunyan area of Ikorodu. The Command's spokesperson, Abimbol... Read More