Nigeria plans special energy zones to support round-the-clock power supply
Nigeria plans to establish special energy zones in key commercial and industrial centres to support 24-hour electricity supply in areas with high demand. Minister of […]
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At Least 21 Killed in Fatal Road Collision on Zaria-Kano Highway in Nigeria
A tragic road accident on the Zaria-Kano highway in Nigeria’s Kano State claimed the lives of at least 21 people on Sunday, July 06. According […]
Nigeria: Kano Mourns as Fatal Crash Claims Lives of Sports Delegation Returning from Festival
In a tragic turn of events that has cast a sombre veil over Nigeria’s sporting community, Kano State has declared Monday, June 2, as a […]
Nigeria and Niger Hold Diplomatic Talks Amid Post-Coup Tensions and Shared Security Concerns
A high-level diplomatic meeting has been held between Nigeria and Niger, with the Foreign ministers of both countries engaging in discussions on cross-border security, terrorism, […]
Islamic Police in Kano Arrest 25 for Violating Ramadan Fasting Rules
The Islamic police in Kano, northern Nigeria, have arrested 25 people for violating Ramadan fasting rules, including 20 Muslims seen eating or drinking in public […]
Nigerian Islamic court imposes 10 lashes for cross-dressing
A Sharia court in northern Nigeria has sentenced eight men to ten lashes for cross-dressing, an act contrary to Islamic law, according to court documents. […]
Nigeria: A group wedding offered to 1,800 couples
The authorities in Kano State have organized and financed wedding ceremonies to help the less fortunate get married, as marriage is too expensive for many […]
Nigeria: INEC suspends announcement of results in two States, anger of parties
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) consolidated its lead with 15 governors’ seats compared to eight for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Another opposition party, […]
Shortage of banknotes in Nigeria: new protests in Ibadan
Angry crowds burned tires and blocked roads in Ibadan, a major city in southwestern Nigeria, on Wednesday to protest a shortage of banknotes that is […]
Banknote shortage in Nigeria: riots break out in the South West
Abeokuta, in southwestern Nigeria, was the scene of scuffles between protesters and police on Tuesday, when a crowd of angry youths attacked a bank facing […]