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US Government Exchange Alumni Association elects new PR Secretary-Elect

Nigeria, Aug. 2 -- The US Government Exchange Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAAN) has elected Kelechi 'Princess Oghene' Oghene, a Nigerian entrepreneur and fashion executive, as its new Public Rel... Read More


Police arrest 24 crime suspects in Minna sting operation

Nigeria, Aug. 2 -- The police have arrested 24 suspected criminals during a coordinated sting operation targeted at thuggery and armed robbery in Maitumbi, a suburb of Minna, the Niger State capital. ... Read More


Zamfara: Terror kingpin demands gold protection levy from communities

Nigeria, Aug. 2 -- A terror kingpin in Zamfara State has reportedly demanded 150 kilogrammes of pure gold as a "protection levy" from four local communities. According to a report by a local news out... Read More


TRENDING: Ilaje residents reject renaming of bus stop after King Sunny Ade

Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- One week after Kolade Alabi, the immediate past chairman of the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), announced key changes in some locations, the name change is still buzzi... Read More


The 1999 Constitution: between Obasanjo and Anyaoku, By Mohammed Haruna

Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- Two weeks ago, on 16 July to be precise, the self-described Eminent Patriots, in conjunction with the Nigeria Political Summit Group, convened a three-day National Summit on "The Fu... Read More


Nigerian nurses deny suspending nationwide strike

Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- The National Chairman of the Federal Health Institutions sector of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Murakiyo Olajide, has debunked claims that the u... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: Young Nigerians studying agriculture struggle to innovate amid poor facilities

Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- At Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Stephanie Michael, a final-year Crop Science and Horticulture student, points toward a makeshift nursery, a thatched-roof structure supported b... Read More


LASU lecturers, other unions declare indefinite strike

Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- The academic and non-academic staff at Lagos State University (LASU) have declared an indefinite strike over grievances related to their welfare. The strike action began on Thursda... Read More


Lisabi star Omotola Odunsi is dead

Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- Actress Omotola Odunsi, known as Motola the Actor, is dead. Her colleagues in the movie industry broke the news of her death on their social media handles on Friday. Actors Akinol... Read More


Okello Oculi (1942-2025): The poet who taught politics creatively, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- My good friend and senior colleague, Okello Oculi died on 26 July, aged 83, after a brief illness. Originally from Uganda, Okello has lived in Nigeria for the past 48 years and rais... Read More