Countries Jihadists kill five Nigerian troops in raid on base Kano – Attackers from an Islamic State-affiliated jihadist group killed five Nigerian soldiers and wounded 10 more in a... Read more 18 Nov
Arts and Leisure “Nigeria refuelled my purpose’: Former Miss SA contestant Chidimma named Miss Universe runner-up Cape Town – Chidimma Adetshina, representing Nigeria, was crowned Miss Universe runner-up at the pageant in Mexico City on... Read more 17 Nov
Countries Nigeria borrows $134m to boost farms as famine looms Lagos – Nigeria has secured a 134-million-dollar (127-million-euro) loan to invest in farming, the government said Thursday, as Africa’s... Read more 15 Nov
Countries Four out of five people in Africa use wood for cooking: a transition to clean fuels would cut emissions and save lives, a model for Nigeria shows Maria Yetano Roche, University of Wuppertal and Temilade Sesan, University of Ibadan Four in every five people in Africa... Read more 13 Nov
Countries Nigerian president frees minors jailed at anti-govt protests Abuja – Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the release of children jailed for taking part in widespread... Read more 5 Nov
Countries Blackout cripples northern Nigeria after jihadist attack Kano – Conflict-ridden northern Nigeria has been plunged into darkness for nearly two weeks after jihadists sabotaged infrastructure, authorities... Read more 30 Oct
Arts and Leisure WATCH | Chidimma Adetshina in Mexico ahead of Miss Universe pageant Cape Town — Former Miss SA finalist and Miss Universe Nigeria winner, Chidimma Adetshina, is currently in Mexico ahead... Read more 30 Oct
Countries Home Affairs to revoke SA documents of Chidimma and mom amid fraud allegations Cape Town – The Department of Home Affairs will revoke identity and travel documents of former Miss SA finalist... Read more 30 Oct
Countries At least three killed in Nigeria helicopter crash Abuja — At least three people died after a helicopter crashed on its way to an offshore oil production... Read more 25 Oct
Countries Nigerians sacrifice cars as cost of living crisis worsens Lagos – Nigeria’s economic crisis and soaring petrol prices forced Bolaji Emmanuel to give up his driver and his... Read more 18 Oct