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Woman stages own kidnap with boyfriend, gets N3m ransom from family - police

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- The police in Anambra State say they have arrested a 23-year-old woman who allegedly staged her own kidnap with her boyfriend and then extorted N3 million from her family. The pol... Read More


Why Nigeria's prisons are congested - NBA president

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Afam Osigwe, says Nigeria's correctional facilities are often congested because some judges impose "too stringent bail condition... Read More


Group seeks financial inclusion for women in Nigeria

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- A group, the Women's World Banking (WWB), has convened a workshop to advance Women's Digital Financial Inclusion (WDFI). WWB is an international non-profit organisation focused on... Read More


PDP considering Peter Obi, Jonathan for 2027 presidential ticket - Governor

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has said that the PDP is currently considering the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, and a former Nigerian pre... Read More


Four killed as security operatives, hoodlums engage in 15-hour shootout

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- Combined security operatives in Anambra State have killed four armed hoodlums during a shootout at a criminal camp in the state. The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu... Read More


Why Nigerian judiciary is on trial - Chief Judge

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho, has said that corruption and inefficiency in the justice system have placed Nigeria's judiciary on trial. Mr Tsoho spoke at ... Read More


Peter Obi tackles Tinubu' govt over fee hike for Nigerian passport

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu's administration for increasing the cost of international passports. Mr O... Read More


Peter Obi tackles Tinubu govt over fee hike for Nigerian passport

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu's administration for increasing the cost of international passports. Mr O... Read More


NBA president gives condition for Rivers to host next conference

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has said the next NBA conference would be held in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, if President Bola Tinubu reverses t... Read More


INVESTIGATION: Agrochemicals are endangering lives, environment in Nigerian communities

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- When Monday Nweze left for his farmland on a cloudy Tuesday in late June, he had one thing in mind: to clear the grass that had grown on it. Not with any cutlass, but with some lit... Read More