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 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
Hip-hop architecture: Capturing the genre's energy and spirit in built form
At first glance, hip-hop and architecture have absolutely nothing in common.
Sun Oct 16 2022
Nigerian floating slum braces for more storm damage
More than 34 pct of Lagos's territory was vulnerable to flooding in 2019, up from just 1 pct at the start of this century, the report said.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Hopes fade of finding survivors of Nigeria high-rise collapse as toll rises
Large crowds have been gathering daily near the site of the collapse, now a pile of broken masonry and mangled steel.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Nigeria races to find survivors as 22 die in building collapse
Rescuers raced to find survivors, two days after a high-rise building under construction collapsed and trapped scores of people.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Nigeria building collapse kills at least 16; rescuers search on
Rescuers combed through the rubble of a high-rise building in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos in search of survivors.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Up to 100 missing in collapsed Nigerian highrise
A luxury residential highrise under construction in Lagos collapses, trapping construction workers under a pile of concrete rubble.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Nigeria's Burna Boy says Grammy win marks 'big moment' for African music
Burna Boy was awarded a Grammy for the Best Global Music Album this month for 'Twice As Tall' which was released last year.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Nigerian artist creates rotting exhibit as coronavirus warning
Omokeko hopes the sight of his rotting peppers will provide a visceral warning of what may happen if safety advice is ignored.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Nigeria's president urges end to protests but remains silent on demonstration shooting
Violence in Lagos, Africa's biggest city and the commercial hub of the continent's largest economy, has escalated since Wednesday.
Fri Oct 23 2020
Of bread and wine: the world's most expensive cities
Almaty in Kazakhstan was the least expensive, followed by Lagos in recession-hit Nigeria.
Wed Mar 22 2017
Nigeria confirms Ebola death in oil city of Port Harcourt
The doctor apparently contracted the disease after treating an ECOWAS staff who had primary contact with the index case, Liberian Patrick Sawyer in Lagos.
Fri Aug 29 2014
KLIA Customs seize methamphetamine worth RM12.6 million
In the biggest seize in the history of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Customs, 66.75 kg of methamphetamine worth RM12.6 million was confiscated.
Fri Apr 11 2014
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024