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Militants kill 20 in northwest Nigeria near Niger border: report
Militant attack in northwest Nigeria near the Niger border kills 20, signaling a resurgence of violence from the Lakurawa group.…
Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's death
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.…
Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut - AP News
Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut AP News…
Nigerian man unable to claim Italian lottery win gains residency permit
Former street seller celebrates newfound rights after debacle in claiming €500,000 scratchcard prize while undocumented A Nigerian man who won €500,000 in an Italian lottery – but …
Nigeria: Nigeria Not 100 Percent Ready, but Can Contain Ebola - - Ncdc
[Vanguard] The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, on Friday admitted that Nigeria is not fully prepared for a possibl…
Nigerian jihadists kill 3 troops in first raid since death of IS leader
US and Nigerian forces last month killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, an IS second-in-command described as the "most active terrorist" in the world, at a remote village in the northeast of…
Moghalu rates Otti’s performance in Abia, identifies challenge in Nigeria’s governance system
“He is a demonstration of the truism that seems to have escaped most Nigerian leaders and politicians – that competent governance that concretely improves citizens’ lives is the be…
Six days to the FIFA World Cup: Six unforgettable memories for Africa at the Mundial
As the countdown continues, PREMIUM TIMES looks back at six unforgettable moments that helped shape Africa's World Cup story The post Six days to the FIFA World Cup: Six unforgetta…
Mass Abduction: Nigerian military highlights six steps to keep schools safe
In an advisory released on Friday, the DHQ described the Oyo incident as a “call to take better actions to enhance school security." The post Mass Abduction: Nigerian military high…
Ebola: NCDC raises importation risk, says Nigeria remains case-free
Mr Idris said that since confirmation of the outbreaks in the region, the NCDC had intensified preparedness activities nationwide to ensure Nigeria remained ready to rapidly detect…
Super Eagles begin preparations for Portugal showdown in Lisbon
The squad has since been strengthened by the arrivals of Alex Iwobi, Genk defender Christian Akpan and now Chukwueze... The post Super Eagles begin preparations for Portugal showdo…
Oyo Abduction: Makinde hosts NAF delegation, speaks on deployment of surveillance aircraft
The governor urged residents of the state especially those in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire LGA to be patient as efforts were in top gear to rescue the kidnap victims. The pos…
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.…
ANALYSIS: How Obi/Kwankwaso ticket could reshape 2027 contests in North-west Nigeria
The defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is reshaping the political contest, particularly …
How AI affects football predictions
As AI becomes more advanced, some leaders in football prediction have developed unique tools you can use while betting on sports in Nigeria, and more and more people are using it d…
NERC approves special compensation for Band A customers affected by power shortfalls
Nigeria’s electricity regulator has approved a special compensation framework for eligible Band A customers affected by prolonged generation shortfalls between February and March 2…
Akwa Ibom communities threaten legal action against oil firms over pollution
Residents of oil communities in Akwa Ibom accused major oil companies of worsening environmental degradation and pledged coordinated legal action to hold polluters accountable.…
Nigeria’s second-chance schools: women balancing study and survival
Women in northern Nigeria return to school after years out, but must balance childcare, duties and costs.…
CBN approves conversion of Abbey Mortgage Bank to regional commercial bank
“In addition, pursuant to he resolution of shareholders at the extra-ordinary general meeting of the bank held on Friday, 24th January 2025, the name of the bank has been changed f…
Tinubu congratulates Jimoh Ibrahim on new UN role
Your election to chair this important committee within weeks of official resumption at the UN validates your wealth of experience in public service. The post Tinubu congratulates J…
How Oyo kidnap victims were moved to forest – Senator
“When they were taking the children away, six, seven or eight children, they would tie them back to each other. One person would be in front of the Okada, another one would be at t…
Delta has little to show, despite receiving over N3.15 trillion in three years, Omo-Agege says
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has accused the Delta State government of wasting over N3.15 trillion in three years with little development to show, while declaring …
Senate passes bill to create agency for malaria elimination
The bill seeks to establish an agency that will coordinate national efforts towards the prevention, control and eventual elimination of malaria in Nigeria The post Senate passes bi…
Nigeria records $10.37bn capital importation in Q1 2026, up 83.83% — NBS
The figure represents significant growth compared to both the corresponding period of 2025 and the preceding quarter, driven largely by portfolio investments. The post Nigeria reco…
Abduction: Oyo private schools reject strike, protest, opt for one-day closure
The coalition of private schools in Oyo State declared its stance on calls for protest and strikes over the abduction in a communique issued at the end of its meeting on Tuesday. T…
Foreign nationals in South Africa seek community protection after weekend of deadly violence
At least two people died after anti-immigrant protests in South Africa's Western Cape this weekend turned violent. Now foreign nationals in the country are seeking shelter in commu…
Industrial-scale meth production poses new security risks for Nigeria
Southwestern Nigeria has largely been spared major security threats – now it faces a troubling convergence of drugs and terror. The post Industrial-scale meth production poses new …
Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.…
Nigerian court sentences four men to death over 2022 Catholic church attack
A federal court in Nigeria has sentenced four gunmen to death for a 2022 attack on a church that killed at least 50 people…
Nigerian court sentences four to death over 2022 Owo Catholic church attack
ABUJA, June 3 - A Nigerian court has sentenced four men to death by hanging after convicting them over a 2022 attack on a Catholic church in Owo, in southwestern Ondo state, that k…
Video: Teachers in northern Nigeria protest abduction of school children
Teachers in north-eastern Nigeria held protests, demanding stronger protection for learning institutions.…
Nigeria kidnappings: The world’s selective moral outrage
Just a few short weeks ago, on May 15, nearly 50 preschool children were kidnapped by gunmen from schools in Northeastern Nigeria. That same day, gunmen attacked three schools in t…
The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar
In this excerpt from WIRED Book Club pick The Yahoo Boys, journalist Carlos Barragán traces one scammer’s journey from flop to fortune.…
Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war
Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.…
Fulani Jihadis Killed More Innocents in Nigeria Last Year Than Official Terror Groups
Fulani jihadists killed more innocents in Nigeria last year than Boko Haram and ISIS combined.…
Nigerian teen develops biodegradable sanitary pads from farm waste and earns global recognition
15-year-old Nigerian student Raheema Auwal-Panti is attracting international attention for an innovation that tackles two major challenges at once, plastic pollution and menstrual-…
On This Day (30 May 1962): “Happy Birthday, Reuben Agboola!”
John Wilson pays tribute to the wholehearted former Nigerian international, who turns sixty four today. “Reuuuuuben!”…
Christian farming communities under siege as US report names Fulani militants Nigeria's deadliest threat
The USCIRF report states that Fulani militant violence in Nigeria surpasses that of Boko Haram and ISIS, with mostly Christians and also some Muslims being targeted in widespread a…
Abula - Nigeria's indigenous game with lofty ambitions
Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.…
China’s Complex Economic Ties with Niger
China’s economic relationship with Niger is becoming deeper and more complicated. As of May 2026, Beijing expanded zero-tariff treatment to imports from 53 African countries with d…
Can the U.S. End Nigeria’s Insurgency?
Despite recent successful strikes, experts doubt the campaign’s long-term success.…
Nigeria’s Eid Crisis: When a ram becomes a luxury
At a Nigerian sheep market, human rights advocate Sadaatu Madaki says that rising prices make Eid difficult for families…
Nigeria coach head coach opens up on failed pursuit of Michael Olise
Gernot Rohr tried to convince Olise to play for Nigeria, but ultimately failed.…
After years on the back foot, ISIS is ‘on the march’ in Nigeria
Northern Nigeria is facing an ascendant ISIS insurgency, drawing Washington into the fray. Since the jihadist insurgency in northern Nigeria began 13 years ago, the conflict has dr…
Africa's Largest Refinery Imported $3.74bn of Crude While Nigeria Could Not Feed It
Cost of living crisis reshapes Eid spending in Nigeria
High costs in Nigeria are reshaping Eid preparations as families adjust spending and cut back on celebrations.…
Gunmen abduct 25 people in twin attacks in Nigeria's Kwara state, police say
ABUJA, May 25 - Suspected bandits attacked a police station and a traditional ruler’s palace in Nigeria’s Kwara state early on Sunday, abducting at least 10 people and setting part…
Nigeria economic growth slows slightly in first quarter
Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win
LAGOS, May 24 - Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu will seek a second and final four-year term in January after overwhelmingly defeating a little-known challenger in ruling party prim…
92 people abducted by jihadi militants rescued, Nigeria says
Nigeria's military says its troops have rescued 92 people abducted by jihadi extremists in the northeast of the country…
For most Nigeriens, France has no place in Niger
U.K.-Nigeria-Hong Kong Romantic Comedy ‘My Nigerian Fiance’ in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)
A13 Films founder Chidozie Christian Ahaiwe and Hiu Man Chan are packaging the cross-cultural rom-com, now in development.…
Plymouth striker Oseni's 'disbelief' at Nigeria call-up
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in "disbelief" after being called up to the Nigeria squad.…
Hunting a PhaaS Operator: From Phishing Email to Lagos, Nigeria
Building A Cross-Border E-commerce System That Just Works
The Problem We Were Actually Solving As a data engineer, I was tasked with designing a...…
With ‘Clarissa,’ Two Nigerian Brothers Are Forging an Arthouse Alternative to Nollywood
Chuko and Arie Esiri's 'Clarissa' is the second Nigerian film to ever play Cannes, NEON will distribute, as the brothers hope for a new national cinema.…
‘Great miracle’: Our Lady statue untouched by fire at Catholic hospital in Nigeria
'I started shouting, crying, and singing because I realized this was a great miracle,' hospital administrator Sister Maria Chinaemerem Igwe said.…
Nigeria's anti-drug agency shut down large meth laboratory in a raid
Nigeria's anti-drug agency has busted a major drug syndicate involving Nigerians and Mexicans…
Nigeria busts meth cartel in largest seizure, arrests kingpin
ABUJA, May 21 - Nigeria's anti-drug agency said it had dismantled a methamphetamine syndicate in the largest seizure of its kind in the country, seizing drugs and chemicals worth a…