Nigerian police free 20 kidnapped medical students
Nigerian police said it managed to secure the release of 20 medical students who have been kidnapped on August 15 by gunmen. The students were […]
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Nigeria reports 39 cases of mpox but no deaths
The mpox epidemic has affected 39 people in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, since the beginning of the year, with no deaths, the country’s health […]
Nigeria: Education Loan Fund for public universities’ students
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu launched on August 14 the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, emphasizing the importance of education in the fight against poverty and in […]
Sixteen people missing after boat accident in Nigeria
Rescue agencies confirmed on Monday August 12 that sixteen persons are said to have perished in northern Nigeria after their overcrowded boat overturned. The national […]
At least 21 dead in Nigerian protests against the high cost of living, according to Amnesty International
According to a new report by the NGO Amnesty International, at least 21 people were killed by law enforcement agents during the days of protests […]
Nigerian Authorities Crack Down on Russian Flag-Making Tailors amid Protests
In a surprising turn of events, Nigerian authorities have detained several tailors for crafting Russian flags used in recent anti-government demonstrations. This move highlights growing […]
Nigeria: President Tinubu’s call to end protests is not heeded
After a break on Sunday, the movement to put an end to bad governance is expected to resume its marches and occupations across Nigeria this […]
Nigeria: President Tinubu calls for an end to protests against high cost of living
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called on Sunday August 4 for an end to protests against the high cost of living in Africa’s most populous […]
Hunger Sparks Protests and Curfew in Nigeria’s Kano State
Nigeria’s Kano state has imposed a curfew following widespread protests against the rising cost of living. The demonstrations, which began peacefully, reportedly turned violent as […]
Court restricts protests in Lagos to Freedom, Peace parks
A Lagos High Court has restricted protesters taking part in the proposed August 1 nationwide protest to the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota, and […]