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Court sends Abuja pastor back to prison after re-arraignment for alleged child rape

Nigeria, May 14 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwarinpa, Abuja, on Thursday ordered a fresh remand of an Abuja-based pastor over charges of raoing a 14-year-old girl. Trial judg... Read More


Report links rising malnutrition, maternal health crisis to weak healthcare access in Nigeria

Nigeria, May 14 -- Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has raised concerns over worsening malnutrition, recurring disease outbreaks and persistent maternal health challenges in Nigeria, warning that weak h... Read More


NCC warns telcos over poor network, assures improved service quality

Nigeria, May 14 -- The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured Nigerians that ongoing investments and regulatory interventions in the telecommunications sector are beginning to improve se... Read More


NCAA grants Pioneer Airlines approval for non-scheduled flight operations

Nigeria, May 14 -- The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted Pioneer Airlines approval to commence non-scheduled commercial flight operations, marking the airline's formal entry into Nig... Read More


Police arrest suspected robbery gang member, recover pistol, charms

Nigeria, May 14 -- The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State says it has arrested a suspected member of a robbery gang and recovered a locally made pistol, charms and other items during an operation... Read More


Lassa fever deaths rise to 191 as late treatment worsens outbreak - NCDC

Nigeria, May 14 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over rising deaths from Lassa fever, warning that delayed treatment and poor health-seeking behaviou... Read More


BREAKING: Makinde declares 2027 presidential bid

Nigeria, May 14 -- Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. Mr Makinde made the declaration on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capita... Read More


"It's scary." - Iheanacho opens up on stoppage-time penalty heroics

Nigeria, May 14 -- Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his delight after scoring a dramatic late winner to inspire Celtic F.C to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Motherwell F.C in Wednesday night's Scottish P... Read More


China and US should be partners, not rivals - Xi Jinping tells Trump

Nigeria, May 14 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping says the US and China should be partners rather than rivals and find the right way to get along well in the changing global era. The Chinese leader mad... Read More


Many injured as gunmen attack Imo communities

Nigeria, May 14 -- Many people were injured on Wednesday when gunmen invaded Eziobodo and other surrounding communities in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria's South-east. The at... Read More