Topic: Nigeria
Nigeria Court Frees 119 Protesters After Gov't Drops Charges
A Nigerian court has released 119 individuals, including minors after the government dropped charges stemming from August protests against economic hardship.
A Nigerian court has released 119 individuals, including minors after the government dropped charges stemming from August protests against economic hardship.
Google Pledges $5.8 Million For AI training In Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
Google has announced a $5.8 million investment through Google.org to bolster foundational artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity training in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa this year.
Google has announced a $5.8 million investment through Google.org to bolster foundational artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity training in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa this year.
Nigeria's Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks Five Ministers
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has changed his 45-member cabinet, introducing seven new ministers, dismissing five, and reassigning 10 to different roles.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has changed his 45-member cabinet, introducing seven new ministers, dismissing five, and reassigning 10 to different roles.
Nigeria's Petrol Prices Rise Again As Dangote Fuel Hits Market
Nigeria’s state oil company, NNPC Ltd, raised petrol prices by 11% on Monday, marking the second increase in two weeks.
Nigeria’s state oil company, NNPC Ltd, raised petrol prices by 11% on Monday, marking the second increase in two weeks.
Police Hunt For Over 281 Prisoners Who Escaped A Nigerian Prison
At least 281 inmates have escaped prison after heavy rains caused the walls of the prison in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, to collapse.
At least 281 inmates have escaped prison after heavy rains caused the walls of the prison in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, to collapse.
Over 48 People Killed In Nigerian Fuel Truck Explosion
A petrol tanker truck exploded on Sunday after colliding with another vehicle in north-central Nigeria, killing at least 48 people.
A petrol tanker truck exploded on Sunday after colliding with another vehicle in north-central Nigeria, killing at least 48 people.
Nigeria Receives 10,000 Doses Of Mpox Vaccines From US
Nigeria has received 10,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), marking the country's first batch amid confirmed cases of the disease.
Nigeria has received 10,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), marking the country's first batch amid confirmed cases of the disease.
Nigeria Appoints Bruno Labbadia As Super Eagles New Coach
He will lead the team against Benin and Rwanda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month.
He will lead the team against Benin and Rwanda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month.
Meta Removes Over 60,000 Sextortion Scam Accounts Linked To Nigeria
Meta has taken down 63,000 Instagram accounts linked to sextortion scams in Nigeria. This action follows a $220 million fine imposed on the company by Nigerian authorities.
Meta has taken down 63,000 Instagram accounts linked to sextortion scams in Nigeria. This action follows a $220 million fine imposed on the company by Nigerian authorities.
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
