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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
Fuel tanker accident kills at least 147 in Nigeria

Fuel tanker accident kills at least 147 in Nigeria

A fuel tanker overturned after the driver lost control of the vehicle, spilling petrol which exploded.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Fuel tanker explodes in Nigeria, killing at least 94 people

Fuel tanker explodes in Nigeria, killing at least 94 people

The casualties were local residents who had gathered to collect fuel from the tanker after it crashed.
Wed Oct 16 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
Tragic boat engine explosion in southern Nigeria kills at least 20, raises regulatory concerns

Tragic boat engine explosion in southern Nigeria kills at least 20, raises regulatory concerns

The boat was carrying traders taking goods to coastal communities, Bayelsa police spokesperson Musa Muhammed said.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Several countries issue warnings to citizens over UK protests

Several countries issue warnings to citizens over UK protests

Nigeria, Malaysia, and Indonesia have all sent out alerts, giving advice to their nationals in the UK to avoid demonstrations.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says

Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says

The new vaccine is reported to protect against the five major strains, unlike the initial vaccine that works against only one strain.
Mon Apr 15 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
Attacks in Nigeria's Plateau state leave at least 30 dead

Attacks in Nigeria's Plateau state leave at least 30 dead

There's been series of attacks around Mangu town, despite a curfew imposed by the state government.
Fri Jan 26 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
West Africa court orders reinstatement of ousted Niger leader Bazoum

West Africa court orders reinstatement of ousted Niger leader Bazoum

Mohamed Bazoum was toppled during a military coup on July 26 and has since been in detention with his family.
Fri Dec 15 2023
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
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024