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Amid Mounting Crisis, Nigeria Faces Grim Truths Under Tinubu's Leadership
In Nigeria, the ongoing crisis under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has led to widespread violence, extrajudicial killings, and a troubling lack of accountability.
Over 25% African Businesses Are Female-Led; But Only Get $1 For Every $25 Males Raise In Funding
As well as facing major challenges as entrepreneurs, women in Africa are facing marital rape, female genital mutilation and child marriage.
UK Senior Almost Loses Money To Nigerian Scammer Pretending To Be Gary Barlow
Janet Smith has decided to tell her story to raise awareness of online scammers and to make older individuals more alert.
Nigeria Targeting Fourth AFCON Title After Dramatic Semi-Final Win
Stanley Nwabali was Nigeria's hero in the penalty shootout against South Africa as his two saves helped the Super Eagles progress to the AFCON final.
US demonstrates commitment to Africa's stability amid global conflicts
While Blinken has said the US would like to offer equipment, technology, intelligence sharing, and technical support, this may not be sufficient to ensure security and long-term stability.
What Does The CBN Lifting The Ban On Crypto Mean To Every Day Nigerians?
Nigeria lifts the crypto ban, opening doors for financial inclusion with stricter regulations and potential for growth in 2024. Be cautious, educated and invest responsibly.
Nigeria To Launch Vaccination Campaign to Vaccinate 7.7 Million Girls Against Leading Cause of Cervical Cancer
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, has one of the highest rates of cervical cancer in the world, which is responsible for the deaths of thousands of Nigerian women each year.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Send Menstrual Products, School Supplies To Women In Nigeria
The donation comes after the Sussexes supported the nation in its debut at the 2023 Invictus Games.
Nigeria Labour Congress issue 2 day strike to tackle economic crisis
The NLC has threatened to completely shut down the economy if the Nigerian Federal Government fail to meet their demands within the two-day strike.
Nigeria receives £10 million to fund sustainable climate infrastructure
A £10 million investment has been announced by a UK-backed funding program to create a Risk Sharing Backdrop Facility for Nigerian sustainable climate infrastructure.
Three stowaways survive 11 days on ship's rudder from Nigeria to Canary Islands
Three men managed to survive their eleven-day voyage on a ship's rudder.
Jeff Bezos slams professor who wished Queen died in 'agony'
Tech tycoon Jeff Bezos lashed out at a Pennsylvania liberal arts professor after the latter tweeted that she hoped Queen Elizabeth II died in "agony."
Video sees dead woman walking away from her own embalming
The woman was dropped at the morgue by her family after they declared her dead.
Nigerian playboy club owner claims 6 pregnant women are simultaneously expecting his children
While many seem to admire his shameless lifestyle dubbing him a "Fallopian Philantropist" and "Ovaries OverLord", others have questioned his sanity.
Theresa May in Africa: Cynical post-Brexit development agenda smacks of desperation
May is the latest in a long line of prime ministers who have evoked the potential of "Africa" for their own political purposes.
Nigerian military rescues 76 schoolgirls who went missing after Boko Haram attack in Yobe
The dead bodies of two schoolgirls have been found following the attack by the Islamist group.
Fears grow for 50 young women missing in northern Nigeria after Boko Haram attack
Some 50 young women remain missing after Boko Haram attacked the village of Dapchi in Northern Nigeria, with fears they have been kidnapped.
Sex trafficked women coerced by voodoo rituals like eating raw chicken hearts are freed
Authorities said that trafficked women in Spain had been forced through voodoo rituals including eating raw chicken hearts and having nails pulled out.
Nigerian airline blames passengers after exit door falls off
Emergency exit door comes loose and crashes on to runway as aircraft lands in Nigerian capital of Abuja.
Escape from 'the hell': Thousands of Nigerians facing rape and slavery in Libya returning home
An estimated 5,500 Nigerians are set to be flown back in the next three weeks after they spent months or years in cruel living conditions in Libyan detention centres.
Nigerian kidnap kingpin chillingly reveals how he slaughtered captives and drank their blood raw
The kidnap-for-ransom gang of Ibrahim Umar, 25, was among the most vicious, say the Nigerian police.
Nigerian man sentenced to nearly 3.5 years in prison over massive $25m global email scam
David Chukwuneke Adindu tricked victims into wiring millions of dollars into bank accounts he opened in China.
Double suicide bombing kills over a dozen people waiting for food handouts in Nigeria
Shocking attack happened at a crowded market in the northeastern part of the country.
Boko Haram beheads six farmers and forces the seventh one to watch the slaughter
Seven farmers were abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents from a plantation before there were slaughtered.
Nigerian 'billionaire' couple give away brand new cars at carnival-like wedding
Instagram star Ehi Ogbebor and oil firm employee Kenneth Oboku tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Benin City, Nigeria, on 18 November.
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero taken to hospital after collapsing in Argentina's defeat to Nigeria
Manchester CIty star was released from the hospital after undergoing tests following his collapse in the dressing room during half-time in Argentina's 4-2 defeat to Nigeria.
Bodies of 26 teenage girls found in Mediterranean Sea as sexual assault and torture suspected
The victims' corpses were picked by a Spanish military ship and most of them are thought to be from either Niger or Nigeria.
Kidnapped British missionary Ian Squire killed by suspected Niger Delta militants
Kidnapping for ransom is common in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, where militant groups have waged a war against the federal government.
85-year-old woman raped to coma by 29-year-old man in Nigeria: 'Height of wickedness in our society'
The man, Kehinde Ariyo who lives in the same area as that of the victim broke the door of her house to commit the offence.
50-year-old man allegedly rapes and suffocates neighbour's 3-year-old daughter
Abdullahi Sani a resident of Jabiri quarters, has been arraigned before a Katsina state senior magistrates' court for rape and culpable homicide charges.