Fuel Tanker Explosion in Niger State Kills 38, Injures Dozens
At least 38 people have been confirmed dead following a fuel tanker explosion in the village of Ezza, located in the Katcha Local Government Area […]
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Protests for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Turn Violent in Abuja
Protests demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), descended into chaos in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Monday, October […]
ECOWAS Appoints Yemi Osinbajo to Lead Election Observation Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nigeria’s former Vice-President, Pr Yemi Osinbajo, to head its Election Observation Mission for Côte d’Ivoire’s […]
Analysts Dispute U.S. Senator Ted Cruz’s Claims of ‘Christian Mass Murder’ in Nigeria
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has sparked controversy with claims that Nigeria is witnessing a “Christian mass murder,” urging Washington to classify the West African nation […]
IMF Warns of Fragile Global Recovery, Highlights Uneven Growth and Risks for Sub-Saharan Africa
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a modestly improved near-term global economic outlook but warned of persistent vulnerabilities, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Presenting its […]
Nigerian University Lecturers Begin Two-Week Strike Over Pay and Funding Disputes
Lecturers across Nigeria’s public Universities have embarked on a two-week strike, citing unresolved issues over pay, funding, and welfare. The Academic Staff Union of Universities […]
Nigeria’s Rig Count Soars to 69 as NUPRC Records Major Milestones in Four Years
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a remarkable increase in the country’s rig count from eight in 2021 to 69, representing a […]
Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Death Toll Rises to 166
The death toll from Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak has climbed to 166 since the beginning of 2025, health authorities said on Thursday. The Nigeria Center […]
Nigeria: Tragic Boat Accident Claims 26 Lives on Niger River in Kogi State
Nigerian authorities confirmed on Wednesday, October 1st, that at least 26 people have died following a boat accident on the Niger River in the Ibaji […]
Farmers Urge Nigerian Government to Sustain Fertiliser Raw Material Imports
The Coalition of Farmers Association of Nigeria (COFAN) and the Himma Youth Farmers Association of Nigeria (HYFAN) have appealed to the Federal Government to maintain […]