Nigerian troops rescue 23 abducted people in Sokoto operations
Nigerian troops rescued 23 abducted people during separate counterterrorism operations in Sokoto State on Sunday, the military announced on Monday. The operations were conducted in […]
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Nine killed in separate gun attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau State
At least nine people were killed in separate attacks by unidentified gunmen in Nigeria’s central Plateau State between Saturday night, September 19, and Sunday morning, […]
Toxic alcoholic drink kills 48 in Nigeria as Police arrest 15
At least 48 people have died in Nigeria’s southern Ondo State after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic drink suspected to contain methanol, officials said on […]
Nigeria labour union demands urgent relief as petrol price rises to ₦1,430
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to introduce emergency measures to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices, which have […]
Nigerian authorities shut down meth lab, arrest Mexican national at Lagos airport
Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, that it had dismantled an industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State and […]
Nigeria: Dangote launches $1.6bn refinery IPO in Africa’s biggest share sale
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday, September 14, 2026, launched an initial public offering (IPO) for his oil refinery, in what is expected to become […]
Six Nigerian imams abducted in Zamfara while travelling to prayer gathering
Six imams were abducted by armed men in Nigeria’s northern Zamfara State on Saturday, September 12, 2026, while travelling to a religious gathering in Talata […]
Nigeria’s Peter Obi’s Convoy Blocked During Benue Visit Ahead of January 16 Polls
Nigerian opposition presidential candidate Peter Obi said his convoy was blocked on Tuesday while he attempted to visit Yelwata village in Benue State, where more […]
Dangote Refinery launches African share offer to finance $14.3bn expansion
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is offering shares to retail investors in Nigeria and other African markets as it seeks to raise ₦2.15 trillion to partly finance […]
Tinubu’s Tax Reforms Open New Opportunities for Nigerian Youths — NRS Chairman
The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, says President Bola Tinubu’s tax and economic reforms are creating new business, investment and […]