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Millions of Nigerians go hungry as floods compound hardship

Millions of Nigerians go hungry as floods compound hardship

When a dam collapsed in September, flooding the state capital and surrounding farmland, many people ran out of options.
Thu Nov 14 2024
'I can't remember the last time we had dinner': hunger in Nigeria

'I can't remember the last time we had dinner': hunger in Nigeria

Nigerians face severe food shortages and rising costs due to economic reforms, conflict, and climate issues, sparking widespread protests.
Fri Aug 23 2024
ANALYSIS - Girls suffer most as Nigeria kidnap scourge hits school attendance

ANALYSIS - Girls suffer most as Nigeria kidnap scourge hits school attendance

Millions of Nigerian children do not go to school, as mass school kidnappings increase dropout rates.
Sun Apr 14 2024
More than 100 kidnapped Nigerian students arrive back in Kaduna

More than 100 kidnapped Nigerian students arrive back in Kaduna

Information minister Mohammed Idris said no ransom was paid.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Exclusive - Nigerian kidnappers demand $620,000 for release of school hostages, local authorities say

Exclusive - Nigerian kidnappers demand $620,000 for release of school hostages, local authorities say

The school children, some older students and members of school staff were abducted on March 7, in the first mass kidnapping in the country.
Thu Mar 14 2024
Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers

Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers

Criminal gangs kidnap school pupils seeking ransom payments, with authorities seemingly powerless to stop them.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Nigerian man fleeing police falls to death from Batu Uban condominium

Nigerian man fleeing police falls to death from Batu Uban condominium

The man was killed when he fell from 16th floor of a condominium block in Batu Uban, in a bid to flee a police raid.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Poisoned wells: Oil pollution haunts Nigerian district for decades

Poisoned wells: Oil pollution haunts Nigerian district for decades

The situation has driven many people to move away, some fearing the health impact of the contaminated wells.
Sun Oct 29 2023
Nigerian Supreme Court upholds President Tinubu's election win

Nigerian Supreme Court upholds President Tinubu's election win

Nigeria's Supreme Court upheld President Bola Tinubu's election win, bringing to an end a legal challenge brought by his two main rivals.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Nigerian police raid alleged gay wedding, arrest 67 people

Nigerian police raid alleged gay wedding, arrest 67 people

The policemen chased and arrested a total number of the suspects for allegedly conducting and attending a same-sex wedding ceremony.
Wed Aug 30 2023
20 fuel scoopers burn to death in Nigerian tanker explosion

20 fuel scoopers burn to death in Nigerian tanker explosion

The victims were trapped in a fire while scooping fuel from the tanker which had veered off the road and toppled on its side.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Nigerian senator guilty of trafficking man to UK to provide a kidney

Nigerian senator guilty of trafficking man to UK to provide a kidney

The senator, his wife and Nigerian doctor were convicted in a British court of conspiring to exploit the man from Lagos.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Nigerian gunmen kidnap 60 in latest attack in the northwest

Nigerian gunmen kidnap 60 in latest attack in the northwest

They took mostly women who were observing Mawlid, a celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, residents said.
Fri Nov 25 2022
Islamic State claims raid on Nigerian prison, 440 inmates on run

Islamic State claims raid on Nigerian prison, 440 inmates on run

Shuaib Belgore suspects Boko Haram attackers came for members who were held in the prison.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Severed head of missing Nigerian lawmaker found in park - Police

Severed head of missing Nigerian lawmaker found in park - Police

The violence in the southeast is another layer of insecurity in Nigeria, where kidnappings for ransom are common.
Mon May 23 2022
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire

Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire

According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18

Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18

Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump

Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump

Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan

Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan

Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024

According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025