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Lagos coroner's court begins inquest into death of Chimamanda Adichie's son

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- A Lagos State coroner's court at Yaba on Wednesday commenced an inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, the toddler son of Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie. P... Read More


COEASU urges appointment of insider as next NCCE boss

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has urged the federal government to appoint a professional from within the College of Education as the next Executive Secret... Read More


United Nigeria Airlines issues safety advisory, bars use of power banks onboard

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- United Nigeria Airlines has issued a safety advisory instructing passengers on the carriage and use of power banks, stating that the devices must be kept in hand baggage and must n... Read More


"Good music no longer sells," gospel singer Busola Oke laments as she quits

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Popular Nigerian gospel singer Busola Oke, widely known by her stage name Eleyele, has announced her decision to quit gospel music. Ms Oke stirred concern on Tuesday after she mad... Read More


Another PDP governor, lawmakers set to join APC

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State is set to join the exodus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) state governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), PREMIUM TIME... Read More


Ayefele denies copying Beautiful Nubia's song melody, counters claim

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Nigerian music producer and gospel singer Yinka Ayefele has broken his silence over the allegation of copyright infringement levelled against him by fellow singer Segun "Beautiful ... Read More


Edo govt reacts to attack on Peter Obi, other ADC leaders

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Edo State Government has refuted allegations that government officials were responsible for the attack by hoodlums on the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter O... Read More


Ex-presidential aide recounts ordeal after police arrested him for alleged forgery

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Former presidential aide and lawyer, Okoi Obono-Obla, has narrated what he described as a humiliating and unlawful arrest by the police in Cross River State, days after police said... Read More


Police arrest Nigerian woman, son for traditional religious practices - Amnesty

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the alleged unlawful persecution and harassment of a blind Nigerian man, Joseph Ottih, and his family over their traditional religious p... Read More


Reps advocate joint action with Customs against drug trafficking networks

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Members of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Drugs and Illicit Trafficking during a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service in Abuja, along... Read More