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Gunmen Storm Benue Palace, Kill Traditional Ruler, Family and Two Others

KEY POINTS Gunmen killed a traditional ruler, his wife, son, and two others in...

Kidnapped Lagos Woman Freed After Family Pays $17,500 Ransom

KEY POINTS A Lagos woman was kidnapped from her home in a late-night attack...

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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Gunmen Storm Benue Palace, Kill Traditional Ruler, Family and Two Others

KEY POINTS Gunmen killed a traditional ruler, his wife, son, and two others in...

Kidnapped Lagos Woman Freed After Family Pays $17,500 Ransom

KEY POINTS A Lagos woman was kidnapped from her home in a late-night attack...

Over 11,000 Nigerians apply to sail on Navy warship

More than 11,000 Nigerians have applied to sail on a Nigerian Navy warship, blowing past expectations and forcing officials to draw up a selection plan.

NNPC denies selling refinery scrap, warns public against fraudsters

NNPC Limited has denied selling scrap materials, equipment or components from its three refineries, warning the public against fraudsters posing as company agents.