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September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

Flooding Triggers Massive Prison Break in Northeastern Nigeria

A catastrophic prison break has occurred in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, as severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall compromised the structural integrity of the correctional facility. Nearly 300 inmates managed to escape through the damaged walls of the prison, which was inundated

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

Tragic Boat Accident Leaves Dozens Feared Dead in Northwest Nigeria

A devastating boat accident in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, has claimed the lives of at least 64 people, according to local officials. The incident occurred early Saturday morning when a wooden vessel carrying 70 farmers to their fields near Gummi town

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Nigeria Appoint Germany’s Bruno Labbadia As Men’s Football Coach

Nigeria have appointed Germany’s Bruno Labbadia as the country’s new coach, making him the third appointment to the post in a tumultuous year in the African nation’s men’s football team. The former German international’s appointment was announced by the Nigeria Football

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Floods In Nigeria Kill At Least 49, Displace Thousands

At least 49 people have been killed and thousands displaced in Nigeria after heavy rains caused flooding in the northeast of the country, the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), said on Monday. Three states in the northeast, Jigawa, Adamawa and Taraba,

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Nigeria’s President Calls For End To Protests Against Economic Hardship

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue, his first public comments since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week. Amnesty International

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Nigeria: Army Denies Report Of Coup

The Nigerian army has issued a rare statement denying reports of an alleged coup plot within its ranks. The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the suggestion was categorically false and called on the public to ignore it. The statement follows a

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Beauty Queen Wanted In Nigeria For Alleged Drug Trafficking

Nigerian authorities have declared an ex-beauty queen wanted over her alleged involvement in drug trafficking. Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, is said to have escaped officers from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) when they raided her residence in

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023

Nigeria Sells Presidential Jet

The Nigerian Air Force has put up the Falcon 900B aircraft for sale, calling on interested persons to submit their bids for the purchase of the aircraft, which is a part of the presidential air fleet. Details about the sale was