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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia seal historic Hajj, Umrah partnership at first-ever ministerial visit

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have taken a major step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation on Hajj and Umrah administration following a landmark high-level meeting b... Read More


'Why I'm not dancing to promote my movie' - Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Nigerian actress and singer Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has weighed in on the ongoing debate over the marketing strategies filmmakers and actors use to promote their movies in cinemas an... Read More


Gospel music icon, Ron Kenoly, dies at 81

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Gospel music icon Ron Kenoly has passed away. His death was announced by Bruno Miranda, his music director for over two decades. The announcement was shared on Mr Kenoly's officia... Read More


Police arrest 24-year-old at Lagos airport over alleged N48.5m romance scam

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The Airport Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Precious Onudhona, over his alleged involvement in a N48.5 million romance and online fraud scheme. In a statement posted... Read More


Troops destroy ISWAP detention facilities in North-east, free over 70 captives

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The Nigerian Army says the North-eastern troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), a joint task force, have destroyed three detention facilities of the Islamic State West Africa Provinc... Read More


Nwakaeme, Onuachu power Trabzonspor to blow away Fethiyespor, seizing Turkish cup control

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Trabzonspor delivered a statement second-half performance to dismantle Fethiyespor 3-0 and tighten their grip on Group A of the Turkish Cup, with Nigerian stars Anthony Nwakaeme and... Read More


Nanyah's Snakebite Tragedy: Grief, Medical Facts and dangers of unverified journalism

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, choir members of Amemuso Choir, fans, and the entire Nigerian music community mourning the loss of Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene, ... Read More


AFCON Final Chaos: Morocco move to appeal CAF sanctions

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has confirmed it will formally appeal the sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the chaotic scenes... Read More


Insecurity: US military confirms deployment of 'small team' to Nigeria

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The United States military has confirmed that a small team of US forces has been dispatched to Nigeria, marking the first official acknowledgement of American troops operating on th... Read More


What Emefiele told Buhari in memo seeking approval for naira redesign - Witness

Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- A prosecution witness, on Tuesday, shared insights from a memo former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, sent to seek and obtain then-President Muhammadu Buhar... Read More