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Diezani Alison-Madueke's bribery trial commences in UK

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- The bribery trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke-that U.K. investigators describe as a major step in a long-running international corruption probe-sta... Read More


Nigerian military finally confirms coup plot to overthrow Tinubu's government

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- The Defence Headquarters has finally confirmed the plan to illegally oust the administration of President Tinubu, saying the indicted officers will be arraigned before military jud... Read More


Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez says she's had "enough" of US orders

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- Venezuela's interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, says she has had "enough of the orders from Washington" and called on the United States to stop interfering in Venezuelan politics. ... Read More


Gunmen shoot Rivers' traditional ruler

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- T.Y. Baridam, a traditional ruler in Bangha Kingdom in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, was injured on Sunday when gunmen opened fire at his vehicle. He was returning ... Read More


JOHESU Strike: NMA rejects labour unions' claims of CONMESS upgrade

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has rejected claims by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that the federal government "upgraded" the Consol... Read More


CAF Champions League: Finidi admits Rivers United needed more than a draw in Zambia

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- Rivers United head coach Finidi George adopted a reflective but resolute tone after his side were held to a goalless draw by Zambia's Power Dynamos in their CAF Champions League Gr... Read More


Kwankwaso's son resigns as Kano commissioner

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- Mustapha Kwankwaso, the eldest son of former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has resigned as a commissioner in Kano State.... Read More


NNPC announces discovery of new oil well in Niger Delta

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the discovery of a new oil well, Awodi-07, in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta region. The disclos... Read More


'Not every miracle of God must make sense to you' - Apostle Suleman defends Pastor Chris' miracle video

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- Controversial preacher, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has weighed in on the ongoing debate sparked by a video of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy healing 10 people at once. Re... Read More


Echoes after Taraba, By Dakuku Peterside & Olufemi Awoyemi

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- Last week, I shared a travelogue describing my visit to Taraba State, where distance is measured not in kilometres but in neglect and where a road becomes a referendum on citizensh... Read More