Nigeria

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaking about the death of her young son

Chimamanda says son’s death changed her feelings toward Nigeria

Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has revealed that the death of her 21-month-old…

By Maha Christopher

Petrol subsidy: Nigeria risks N20tn annual burden, CPPE warns

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has warned that restoring petrol subsidy…

By Christian George
Former FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura discussing Nigeria’s potential as a sporting hub

Ex-FIFA chief backs Nigeria as Africa’s sports powerhouse

Former FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura has tipped Nigeria to become a major sporting and…

By Maha Christopher
Former NDDC Managing Director Ndutimi Alaibe speaking about weak institutions and accountability in Nigeria

Nigeria, 69 other nations begin preparations for 2027 World Agritourism Day

Nigeria and over 69 other countries are set to participate in preparations for the…

By Christian George
Festus Ibewuike following his arrest and repatriation by the NDLEA

NDLEA repatriates suspected drug kingpin back from Benin Republic

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested and repatriated a suspected drug kingpin,…

By Maha Christopher
Late presidential media aide Peter Onwubuariri, mourned by President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu mourns presidential media aide Peter Onwubuariri

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Assistant Director of Media at the…

By Maha Christopher
Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki following a Federal High Court injunction

Court restrains NMDPRA from shutting Dangote refinery

A Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum…

By Maha Christopher
Tobi Amusan competing in the women’s 100m hurdles

Amusan wins in Italy ahead Diamond League final

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has returned to winning ways after claiming the women’s 100m hurdles…

By Maha Christopher
Education Minister Tunji Alausa discussing medical training expansion

FG targets 20,000 medical admissions yearly

The Federal Government has announced plans to increase annual admissions into Nigerian medical schools…

By Maha Christopher
Nigeria’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George after winning Africa Top Model at Miss World 2026

Karibi-George wins Africa Top Model, reaches Miss World Top 40

Nigeria’s representative at Miss World 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, has won the Africa Top Model…

By Maha Christopher
Russian chess official Sergei Indeikin, who reportedly died after developing severe malaria following a work trip to Nigeria

Russian chess official reportedly dies of malaria after Nigeria trip

Russian chess official Sergei Indeikin has died at the age of 36. Reportedly, he…

By Maha Christopher
Dangote Petroleum Refinery as its N2.15tn initial public offering opens to investors

Dangote raises petrol gantry price to N1,200

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its Premium Motor Spirit gantry price by N15 per…

By Maha Christopher
NACA Director-General Temitope Ilori speaking during an HIV prevention programme

NACA warns Nigerians against HIV cure claims

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has warned Nigerians against HIV cure…

By Maha Christopher
Cargo containers representing growing trade between Nigeria and China following the zero-tariff policy

China’s imports from Nigeria soar 81% after tariff waiver

Chinese imports from Nigeria surged by 81 per cent year-on-year to $2.25 billion during…

By Maha Christopher
Scene of the fatal multiple-vehicle crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Seven killed in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash

Seven people have been killed and two others injured following a multiple-vehicle crash around…

By Maha Christopher