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N6.5bn Scandal: Activists fault judge's ruling shielding top Kano official from corruption probe

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- Anti-corruption advocates have condemned a ruling by a judge of the Kano State High Court in Bichi, Musa Ahmad, accusing him of shielding a senior state government official from in... Read More


Sokoto Govt introduces allowances for Imams, monthly cash allocations to mosques

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- The Sokoto State Government has rolled out new measures to strengthen Islamic propagation and support clerics across the state, including the introduction of monthly allowances for... Read More


Morocco clinch historic third CHAN title after dramatic win over Madagascar

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- Morocco secured a record third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title on Saturday, edging Madagascar 3-2 in a pulsating final at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, N... Read More


Mother, newborn die after caesarean birth, relatives accuse hospital of negligence

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- A woman who just gave birth through a caesarean section has died along with the newborn in a hospital in Akwa Ibom State, South-south of Nigeria. The incident happened at the Akwa... Read More


INTERVIEW: "We're here to make a statement" - NPFL debutant Kun Khalifat's Coach

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- When Kun Khalifat FC walked out at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium last Sunday to face Rangers International, it wasn't just another fixture on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL... Read More


Nigeria's gas production rises to 7.59 billion SCFD as flaring drops - NUPRC

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- Nigeria has achieved a rare energy milestone as gas flaring fell to 7.16 per cent in July, despite an increase in daily gas production to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet per day (... Read More


Silent Struggles: Nigerian women turn to contraceptives to ease menstrual distress

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- Every month, Bolanle Oyebamji was tormented by her menstrual cycle-waves of pain from her lower back, down her legs, and through a swollen, throbbing pelvis. For the recent gradua... Read More


Industry stakeholders launch drive to strengthen Africa's global film footprint

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- Industry stakeholders have announced a new initiative aimed at expanding Africa's presence in global film and television markets, with a focus on content sales, distribution, and t... Read More


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


Plateau inaugurates technical group to strengthen HIV prevention, maternal health

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- The Plateau State Government has inaugurated an expanded Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) Technical Working Group (TWG) as part of efforts to improve HIV p... Read More