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Lawyer petitions Tinubu, accuses Rivers CP of shielding oil theft suspect

Nigeria, Oct. 19 -- An Abuja-based lawyer, Myson Nejo, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, accusing Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adewole, of shielding a suspect in an oil bunkering... Read More


MOVIE REVIEW: 'Osamede' is visually striking but historically flawed retelling of the Benin Expedition

Nigeria, Oct. 18 -- Cast: Ivie Okujaye, William Benson, Lexan Aisosa Peters, Tosin Adeyemi, Lancelot Imasuen, Etinosa Idemudia, Obazele Paul, Osagie Elegbe, Alex Bud Director: James Omokwe Run time:... Read More


Nigeria begins probe of military officers detained for alleged coup plot

Nigeria, Oct. 18 -- The Nigerian military authorities have set up a panel to investigate about 20 officers detained over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Sahara Reporters newspaper... Read More


Nigerian military begins probe of officers detained for alleged coup plot

Nigeria, Oct. 18 -- The Nigerian military authorities have set up a panel to investigate about 20 officers detained over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Sahara Reporters newspaper... Read More


Troops rescue 24 kidnap victims, including four Chinese nationals, in Kogi, Kwara

Nigeria, Oct. 18 -- Troops of the Nigerian Army 2 Division and Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMA, have rescued 24 kidnapped victims, including four Chinese nationals, during coordinated operations in Ko... Read More


Nigeria's rising debt profile scaring away foreign investors - Afe Babalola

Nigeria, Oct. 18 -- Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola, on Saturday, expressed deep concern over Nigeria's growing debt burden, warning that the country's economic rep... Read More


FG charges Nwebonyi with criminal defamation over remarks against co-senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

Nigeria, Oct. 18 -- The federal government has charged a senator, Peter Nwebonyi, with making defamatory and inciting statements against his colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, during a series of tele... Read More


When comfort feels like a crime to the Nigerian mind, By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu

Nigeria, Oct. 18 -- Whatever you think of Western societies, one thing is clear: They have built systems whereby people can speak freely without the fear of losing their livelihoods or offending the p... Read More


ICC rejects Israel's appeal seeking to void Netanyahu's arrest warrant

Nigeria, Oct. 18 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected Israel's request for leave to appeal a July decision that upheld the validity of arrest warrants issued against Prime Minister B... Read More


Seyi Tinubu distances self from N20m donation to Sarah Martins

Nigeria, Oct. 18 -- Seyi Tinubu, the son of Nigeria's president Bola Tinubu, has clarified claims of donating N20 million to Nollywood actress Sarah Martins to support her charity initiative. Mr Tinu... Read More