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Nigeria’s North-East recorded nearly 2,000 IED explosions in seven years, new report reveals

Nearly 2,000 explosive device incidents hit Nigeria's North-East over seven years, with road-planted IEDs accounting for the largest share of attacks throughout the period.

Dino Melaye says INEC has become a department of APC, demands chairman’s exit

Dino Melaye accused Nigeria's electoral commission of operating as an arm of the ruling APC, calling for the chairman's removal over alleged bias.

Timothy Omotoso Acquitted Of Charges, To Be Deported to Nigeria

Timothy Omotoso set to be deported to Nigeria from South Africa though acquitted of all charges levelled against him for the past eight years.

The Dark Reality of Domestic Violence in Nigeria

Domestic violence in Nigeria affects a significant portion of the population, with 30 percent of women aged 15-49 experiencing physical violence and 68 percent facing various forms of abuse. 

Minister Reports 24,720 Gender-Violence Cases in Month

Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, announced that between September and October 3,...

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Nigeria’s North-East recorded nearly 2,000 IED explosions in seven years, new report reveals

Nearly 2,000 explosive device incidents hit Nigeria's North-East over seven years, with road-planted IEDs accounting for the largest share of attacks throughout the period.

Dino Melaye says INEC has become a department of APC, demands chairman’s exit

Dino Melaye accused Nigeria's electoral commission of operating as an arm of the ruling APC, calling for the chairman's removal over alleged bias.

David Mark leads mass protest at INEC as ADC demands chairman’s resignation over democracy fears

David Mark led opposition figures to INEC's Abuja headquarters Wednesday, demanding the electoral commission chairman's resignation over alleged interference in party affairs

Gunmen kill at least 20 in Niger State, attack miners in Plateau as Kebbi communities burn

Gunmen riding motorbikes swept into Bagna and Erena villages before dawn Tuesday, killing at least 20 people and sending residents fleeing to nearby towns.