Mutiu Ogunwale
Nigerian Court Declares Lakurawa a Terrorist Organisation
A federal court in Nigeria has declared the Islamist group Lakurawa a terrorist organisation, granting security forces greater authority to…
Boko Haram Kills 20 Fishermen in Borno State Attack
BUJA – Boko Haram insurgents killed at least 20 fishermen in Gadan Gari, a village in Borno State, during an…
Nigerian Military to Sue Reuters Over Abortion Claims
The Nigerian military is set to sue Reuters over a 2022 report that falsely accused the armed forces of terminating…
Barrick Gold Suspends Mali Operations After Gold Seizure
DAKAR, Jan 13 – Barrick Gold has announced it will suspend operations at its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in Mali after…
Airtel Africa CFO Jaideep Paul to Retire in July
Airtel Africa's Chief Financial Officer, Jaideep Paul, will retire in July following the company’s annual general meeting. The telecom company,…
Gunmen Abduct 46 in Zamfara State, Residents Say
ABUJA, Jan 7 – Armed attackers on motorbikes kidnapped at least 46 people, including women and children, during a late-night…
Nigeria to Require Low-Carbon Proof for Oil Licenses
Abuja, Dec 31 – Applicants for oil licenses in Nigeria must provide evidence of low-carbon emissions and renewable energy programs…
Tinubu Cancels Lagos Events to Mourn Stampede Victims
President Bola Tinubu canceled all scheduled engagements in Lagos, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta, to honor…
792 Arrested in Nigerian Crypto-Romance Scam Bust
LAGOS, Dec. 16 – Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency arrested 792 people in a raid on December 10 at a building in…
Roadside Explosion Kills 12, Injures 6 in Zamfara
ABUJA, Dec. 4 — At least 12 travelers were killed, and six others wounded after a vehicle hit an explosive…
Nigeria’s Army Chief, Taoreed Lagbaja, Dies at 56
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, has died at the age of 56. The announcement was…
Tinubu Calls 30-Day National Youth Confab
Abuja, Nigeria - President Bola Tinubu has announced a 30-day National Youth Conference aimed at addressing the challenges faced by…
NLC Encourages Nigerians Not to Give Up Hope
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has marked Nigeria's 64th Independence Day with a message of encouragement to…
Nigeria Prepares for 3 Days of Thunderstorms, Flood Risk
Abuja, September 29, 2024 – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a flood alert for the country, warning of…
UN Concerned Over Armed Mobilization in Libya
Tripoli, Libya – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has expressed deep concern over reports of forces mobilizing…