Nigeria Denies Paying Ransom for Release of 230 Abducted Schoolchildren
The Nigerian government has denied claims that it paid ransom to secure the release of about 230 children and staff abducted from a Catholic school […]
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AU and Somalia Condemn Deadly Zamfara Attack, Demand Release of Abducted Women and Children
The African Union and the Somalia on Monday, February 23, strongly condemned a deadly assault in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state that left at least 50 […]
Interpol Operation Nets 651 Cybercrime Arrests Across Africa, €38 Million Extorted in Two Months
Interpol, in collaboration with Police forces across sixteen African nations, reported Thursday that it has arrested 651 individuals in a two-month operation targeting major cybercrime […]
Nigerian Senate Seeks Special Funding for Environment Ministry to Address Erosion and Flooding
The Nigerian Senate on February 19, 2026, called for the allocation of special funding to the Federal Ministry of Environment to tackle pressing environmental challenges, […]
Nigeria: 38 Miners Killed in Gas Explosion at Plateau Lead Mine
At least 38 lead miners were killed on Wednesday following a gas explosion at a mining site in central Nigeria’s Plateau State, according to local […]
Nigeria: US Launches Support Deployment in Borno as Nigeria Steps Up Security Operations
Three United States military aircraft carrying troops and equipment arrived in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, between Thursday and Sunday, signalling the commencement of […]
Nigeria: Dozens Killed in Coordinated Bandit Raids Across Niger State
Gunmen riding motorcycles killed at least 29 people in coordinated dawn attacks on three villages in north-western Nigeria over the week-end, with officials warning the […]
Nigeria: NFF President Gusau Confirms Confidence in Super Eagles Coach Chelle Amid Transfer Rumours
Ibrahim Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has reaffirmed full confidence in Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle, dismissing speculation linking him to […]
Nigeria Launches Probe After Arik Air Flight Diverts Over Mid-Air Engine Failure
Nigerian aviation authorities have commenced an investigation after an aircraft operated by Arik Air was forced to make an emergency landing following an engine malfunction […]
Over 30 Killed as Overloaded Truck Crashes in Kano State
At least 30 people lost their lives on Sunday after an overloaded truck carrying passengers and goods crashed in Nigeria’s north-western Kano State. The accident […]