Nigeria Arrests 15 After Viral Festival Assault Videos Spark Outrage
Authorities in Nigeria have arrested 15 suspects following viral videos showing alleged sexual assaults during a community festival in Delta State. The footage, widely shared […]
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Tinubu, Starmer Deepen UK–Nigeria Ties Amid Shared Security Concerns
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has highlighted the persistent threat of terrorism facing his country during talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, March […]
Lagos Ride-Hailing Drivers Protest Low Fares, Petition Assembly for Regulatory Action
Hundreds of Nigerian drivers affiliated with Uber, Bolt, and inDrive staged a protest on March 18 in Lagos, demanding higher fares and reduced commission charges. […]
Deadly Blasts Rock Northeastern Nigeria as Casualties Mount in Maiduguri
Multiple bomb explosions (at least 3) struck Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria on Monday night, March 16, 2026, leaving scores dead and injured, according to emergency […]
Nigeria Labour Congress urges Government action over rising petrol prices
The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the government of Nigeria to urgently intervene as petrol prices surge to between ₦1,170 and ₦1,300 per litre […]
Nigerian Troops Kill Over 20 Terrorists After Coordinated Attack on Yobe Military Base
Nigerian soldiers have killed at least 20 terrorists during a counter-offensive in the northeastern State of Yobe, the military announced on Thursday, March 12. The […]
U.S. embassy in Nigeria issues warning over potential terrorist threat
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Monday issued a warning about potential threats targeting American sites and U.S.-affiliated schools in Nigeria. American citizens in the […]
Dangote refinery pledges to prioritise Nigeria’s domestic fuel supply
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery has pledged to prioritise the domestic fuel market in a bid to prevent shortages and cushion the impact of rising global oil […]
Nigeria Achieves Gains in Maternal Health and Family Planning, But Key Gaps Persist
Nigeria recorded significant improvements in maternal health services, family planning uptake, and antenatal care utilisation in 2025, according to the 2025 State of Health of […]
Iran Assures Nigerians Living in Country Are Safe Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
Iran’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, has assured that Nigerians residing in Iran remain safe despite rising tensions in the Middle East linked to the […]