Monday, December 23, 2024

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In a mosque raid in Nigeria, gunmen kidnap worshipers.

Gunmen abducted 19 Muslim worshippers after attacking a mosque in the restive northwest of Nigeria, police said Sunday (November 4). The attackers stormed the mosque in Maigamji village, in Katsina state, during evening prayers Saturday and carried out the kidnappings...

A bus accident in Nigeria claimed at least 37 lives.

At least 37 people were killed Tuesday in a multi-bus crash in northeastern Nigeria, authorities said. The accident occurred near the city of Maiduguri when two commercial buses collided head-on and burst into flames. A third bus then crashed into them,...

Teenagers rescued from Nigeria ‘baby factory’

Nigerian police have rescued 24 babies and four expectant mothers from an illegal maternity home in the southern oil city of Port Harcourt, a spokesman said on Thursday. “In a covert operation on Tuesday, our men burst a child trafficking...

At least 29 guests abducted travelling from ceremony

A Nigerian couple have put their wedding celebrations on hold after gunmen abducted at least 29 guests travelling home from the ceremony. A survivor told the BBC the groom was “devastated” by the attack. Jafar Kanoma said the perpetrators had mounted...

APC presidential primary: Who is Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu?

Bola Tinubu, 70, widely credited with reshaping Nigeria's commercial hub Lagos, will lead the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) into next February's presidential election but he faces a reinvigorated opposition, allegations of corruption, and health issues as he eyes...

APC presidential primary: Bola Tinubu to contest Nigeria election

Former Lagos governor Bola Tinubu will lead Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) into next year's general elections after a landslide victory in the party primary. Mr. Tinubu, 70, secured more than half of the votes at the party's convention. He...

Nigeria: Zipline and Kaduna State begin drone deliveries to health facilities

Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, today completed the first drone deliveries in Nigeria’s Kaduna State. These initial flights mark the final stage of integration with the local health systems and validation with the regulatory authorities. Zipline and the Kaduna...

Osinachi Nwachuwku: Husband denies killing Nigeria gospel star

The husband of a top Nigerian gospel singer who died in April in Abuja has pleaded not guilty to all charges relating to her death and alleged abuse in their marriage. Osinachi Nwachukwu's death sparked outrage after her family alleged...

Nigeria outlaws payment of ransom to kidnappers

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed a bill seeking to outlaw the payment of ransom to kidnappers while amending an existing law against terrorism in the most populous African country. The newly passed Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2013 Amendment Bill 2022...

Buhari: Nigeria in trauma after blast deaths

Nigeria’s president has said the country was in “shock and trauma” following the deaths of at least 100 people from an explosion at an illegal oil refinery. President Muhammadu Buhari described the incident in Imo state, southern Nigeria, as a...
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“Parliament Adjourns to January 2 Without Approving Expenditure in Advance of Appropriation”

Parliament has adjourned its seventh meeting of the fourth session of the Eighth Parliament to January 2, 2025, without...
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