Topic: Nigeria
Nigeria Recovers Ksh.3.5 Billion In Corruption Probe
According to the anti-graft agency, Nigerian detectives recovered over $27 million (Ksh.3.5 billion) in a corruption case involving a suspended government minister and other officials.
According to the anti-graft agency, Nigerian detectives recovered over $27 million (Ksh.3.5 billion) in a corruption case involving a suspended government minister and other officials.
Gunmen Kidnap Over 100 People In New Attacks In Nigeria
Over a hundred people have been kidnapped in two new attacks in northwest Nigeria, just weeks after more than 250 schoolchildren were abducted in the same state.
Over a hundred people have been kidnapped in two new attacks in northwest Nigeria, just weeks after more than 250 schoolchildren were abducted in the same state.
Over 280 Pupils Kidnapped From A Nigerian School By Gunmen
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped at least 280 pupils during a raid on a school in northwest Nigeria.
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped at least 280 pupils during a raid on a school in northwest Nigeria.
Court Frees Two Nigerians Linked To Rita Waeni Murder
Makadara Law Court has freed two Nigerian nationals who had been arrested in connection to the murder of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) student Rita Waeni.
Makadara Law Court has freed two Nigerian nationals who had been arrested in connection to the murder of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) student Rita Waeni.
Ivory Coast Beats Nigeria To Take AFCON Title For The Third Time
Ivory Coast went from zero to hero after Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late goal to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, winning the title for the third time.
Ivory Coast went from zero to hero after Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late goal to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, winning the title for the third time.
Nigeria Beat South Africa To Reach Africa Cup Of Nations Final
Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty as Nigeria booked their place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-2 shootout win over South Africa.
Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty as Nigeria booked their place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-2 shootout win over South Africa.
Nigerians Celebrate Tense Africa Cup Of Nations Semi-Final Win
Afrobeats tunes competing with cheers, Nigerians celebrated a tense penalty victory over South Africa on Wednesday night as their team advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations finals after a scrappy semi-final match.
Afrobeats tunes competing with cheers, Nigerians celebrated a tense penalty victory over South Africa on Wednesday night as their team advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations finals after a scrappy semi-final match.
Nigeria Star Osimhen Doubtful For AFCON Semi-Final Team
Napoli striker Osimhen did not fly Monday with the rest of the squad for Bouake due to abdominal discomfort, a statement issued by Super Eagles spokesman Babafemi Raji said.
Napoli striker Osimhen did not fly Monday with the rest of the squad for Bouake due to abdominal discomfort, a statement issued by Super Eagles spokesman Babafemi Raji said.
35 Wedding Guests Abducted By Unknown Assailants In Nigeria
At least 35 women are missing after kidnappers abducted them while they were coming back from a wedding in northwestern Nigeria.
At least 35 women are missing after kidnappers abducted them while they were coming back from a wedding in northwestern Nigeria.
Nigeria Blast Kills Two, Injures 77 As Buildings Collapse
Two people have been killed and several others injured after explosives stored at a private residence detonated in Nigeria's Oyo state.
Two people have been killed and several others injured after explosives stored at a private residence detonated in Nigeria's Oyo state.
Tinubu Calls For Investigation After 85 Civilians Killed In Drone Attack
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has called for an investigation into a military drone attack that the state emergency agency in northern Kaduna state said killed at least 85 people over the weekend
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has called for an investigation into a military drone attack that the state emergency agency in northern Kaduna state said killed at least 85 people over the weekend
Nigerian Army Drone Strike Error Leaves Several Civilians Dead
According to local authorities, an army drone strike accidentally hit a community in northwestern Nigeria, killing dozens of civilians celebrating a Muslim festival.
According to local authorities, an army drone strike accidentally hit a community in northwestern Nigeria, killing dozens of civilians celebrating a Muslim festival.
Nigeria's President Seeks Senate Approval To Borrow $8 Billion
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday asked the Senate to approve nearly $8 billion in new debt as part of a 2022-24 external borrowing plan to finance infrastructure, health, education and security.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday asked the Senate to approve nearly $8 billion in new debt as part of a 2022-24 external borrowing plan to finance infrastructure, health, education and security.
Nigeria Aims To Cut Number Of Taxes To Fewer Than 10
Nigeria aims to cut the number of taxes levied by the federal and state governments from more than 60 to fewer than 10, according to the leader of a tax reform committee, as part of efforts to make doing business easier and increase income.
Nigeria aims to cut the number of taxes levied by the federal and state governments from more than 60 to fewer than 10, according to the leader of a tax reform committee, as part of efforts to make doing business easier and increase income.
Over 75 Members Of The LGBTQ Community Arrested In Nigeria Attending A 'Gay Wedding'
Nigerian security personnel have arrested more than 75 young people after accusing them of organising a gay wedding in northeastern Gombe state, a security spokesman said on Monday, in the latest raid on the LGBTQ community.
Nigerian security personnel have arrested more than 75 young people after accusing them of organising a gay wedding in northeastern Gombe state, a security spokesman said on Monday, in the latest raid on the LGBTQ community.
Nigeria Wants Britain To Return Properties Confiscated From A Nigerian Politician
British and Nigerian civil society organizations have called on the British government to quickly and transparently return money confiscated from Nigerian politician James Ibori.
British and Nigerian civil society organizations have called on the British government to quickly and transparently return money confiscated from Nigerian politician James Ibori.
16 People Freed After Kidnapping At Federal University Gusau, Nigeria
According to Federal University Gusau authorities, sixteen people have been freed after they were kidnapped by gunmen who attacked the learning institution in northwest Zamfara state last w
According to Federal University Gusau authorities, sixteen people have been freed after they were kidnapped by gunmen who attacked the learning institution in northwest Zamfara state last w
More Than 35 Varsity 35 Students Abducted By Bandits In Nigeria
More than 35 students from Nigeria’s Federal University, Gusau were abducted on Friday by armed robbers, of whom the majority were females.
More than 35 students from Nigeria’s Federal University, Gusau were abducted on Friday by armed robbers, of whom the majority were females.
Nigerian Kano State Declares Curfew After Election Tribunal Sacks Governor
Nigeria's northern Kano state issued a 24-hour curfew after a tribunal annulled an opposition candidate's election as governor and pronounced a member of President Bola Tinubu's party the real winner.
Nigeria's northern Kano state issued a 24-hour curfew after a tribunal annulled an opposition candidate's election as governor and pronounced a member of President Bola Tinubu's party the real winner.
69 Nigerians Arrested Over Alleged Gay Wedding Freed On Bail
A Nigerian court has released on bond 69 persons who were arrested last month in connection with an alleged gay wedding, which is banned in the nation.
A Nigerian court has released on bond 69 persons who were arrested last month in connection with an alleged gay wedding, which is banned in the nation.