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Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 15 farmers gathering firewood in Borno’s Marte area, three still missing

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 farmers working their fields and gathering firewood in Marte, Borno State, with police searching for three still missing.

N50 million each: Families of 19 abducted NYSC graduates face N950 million ransom demand

Kidnappers are demanding N950 million, or N50 million each, for 19 prospective corps members abducted on the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State on Thursday.

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INEC holds meeting over recall of Kogi senator

INEC discusses Kogi senator Akpoti-Uduaghan's recall amid legal and constituent challenges, with the senator denying any apology to the Senate

Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest Ubaechu in Imo State

KEY POINTS Reverend Father John Ubaechu was kidnapped while traveling to a priests' retreat,...

Diaspora NIN enrollments surge by 307.88%

Nigerian diaspora NIN enrollments surged by 307.88%, as the government boosts efforts to digitally capture citizens worldwide in a central database

12 Inmates Escape Kogi Prison Facility, Five Recaptured

KEY POINTS 12 inmates escaped Koton Karfe prison through compromised cell locks, marking the facility’s...

Unclaimed Estates in the UK Risk Being Lost to the Government

Unclaimed estates of Africans in the UK, including Nigerians, risk being lost to the government due to a lack of wills.

JAMB Reschedules 2025 Mock UTME Date

JAMB has modified the 2025 Mock UTME schedule by shifting it from April 5 to April 10, 2025 to provide candidates with expanded preparation time and additional testing locations.

Lagos to Fund Free Open-Heart Surgeries for 30 Indigent Patients

Lagos State government will provide free open-heart surgeries for 30 indigent patients, fully funded by Governor Sanwo-Olu.

IHRC Calls for Peace, Unity During Rivers’ State of Emergency

IHRC urges Rivers leaders to prioritize peace and unity during the state of emergency, calling for stable governance in the state.

SERAP Drags Tinubu to Court Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Suspension of Rivers Governor

KEY POINTS SERAP sues President Tinubu over the suspension of Rivers State’s governor, deputy,...

Amnesty International Demands Investigation Into Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Allegations Against Akpabio

KEY POINTS Amnesty International calls for an independent investigation into the sexual harassment allegations...

5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Are Redefining Fashion

KEY POINTS Burna Boy blends African prints with international fashion trends. Tiwa Savage is...

UK Court Warns Against Anonymous Surrogacy After Nigerian Couple’s Struggles

A UK High Court ruling warns against anonymous surrogacy after a Nigerian couple faces legal challenges in securing their child’s parental status.

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Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 15 farmers gathering firewood in Borno’s Marte area, three still missing

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 farmers working their fields and gathering firewood in Marte, Borno State, with police searching for three still missing.

N50 million each: Families of 19 abducted NYSC graduates face N950 million ransom demand

Kidnappers are demanding N950 million, or N50 million each, for 19 prospective corps members abducted on the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State on Thursday.

Obidient Movement accuses APC after police scrap N20 million Obi-Kwankwaso rally in Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom police have canceled a two-million-man march for Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso in Uyo, with the NDC saying it lost N20 million mobilizing supporters.

Nigerian public servants begin three-day warning strike, demand N500 petrol and new minimum wage

Nigeria's Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council has begun a three-day warning strike from Oct. 2 to 4, demanding N500 petrol and a new minimum wage.