Nigerian children who collapsed in court released
Published on November 5, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Nigeria’s president has ordered the immediate release of a group of young people accused of treason, after footage of some […]
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Nigeria President Bola Tinubu under fire for purchasing new plane
Published on August 22, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Many Nigerians have reacted with outrage after a new plane was bought for President Bola Tinubu at a time when […]
Nigeria’s veteran actress Onyeka Onwenu collapses to death
Published on July 31, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Nigerians are mourning the passing of 72-year-old veteran singer, actress and social activist Onyeka Onwenu, who collapsed following her performance […]
Bola Tinubu jokes of his fall during Democracy Day ceremony (watch video)
Published on June 13, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has made light of his fall during Wednesday’s Democracy Day ceremony, saying it was his Yoruba […]
Two Nigerian soldiers dragged to court over drone bomb that killed 85 civilians
Published on May 3, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Two Nigerian soldiers will face trial over a drone bombing that killed dozens of civilians last year in the north-western […]
Tinubu forms team to find solutions to ailing economy
Published on March 28, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has formed a taskforce to come up with emergency solutions to try and fix the country’s […]
Nigeria President’s Birthday looms, calls for low key celebrations
Published on March 25, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called on family, friends and associates to celebrate him in a different way as he […]
Nigeria President suspends foreign trips for all government officials
Published on March 21, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will introduce a three-month ban on ministers and other government officials from going on publicly funded […]
Tinubu fires warning shots at Students’ kidnappers
Published on March 14, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces not to pay ransom for the release of close to 300 students […]
Nigeria President Bola Tinubu hires son-in-law
Published on February 16, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has appointed his son-in-law as the head of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), sparking concerns about […]
Nigeria President Bola Tinubu trims his entourage
Published on January 10, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has capped the number of aides allowed to accompany him abroad following a backlash against the […]
Nigeria’s Poverty Minister Suspended Over Money in Personal Account
Published on January 9, 2024 by Robert Ngwira
Nigeria’s president has suspended a minister over the alleged diversion of more than 585 million naira ($640,000; £500,000) of public […]
Nigeria offers free train rides, cuts bus fares
Published on December 21, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
The Nigerian government has offered free train rides and slashed by 50% public bus fares across the country during the […]
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Africa to strengthen Economics ties
Published on October 31, 2023 by Chikondi Kachulu
German chancellor Olaf Scholz made his third visit to sub-Saharan Africa in two years, with a focus on strengthening economic […]
Supreme Court dismisses Abubakar’s election challenge
Published on October 26, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has dismissed Atiku Abubakar’s challenge to a lower court’s decision to uphold the victory of President Bola […]
Nigeria President Bola Tinubu cleared on forgery claims
Published on October 12, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
There is no evidence that the diploma Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu submitted to the country’s electoral commission was forged, […]
Nigeria hit widespread blackout in a “total system collapse”
Published on September 15, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Nigeria has been hit by widespread power cuts following a “total system collapse”, electricity distribution companies say. Levels of power […]
Tinubu mourns soldiers killed in reported helicopter crash
Published on August 16, 2023 by Robert Ngwira
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to soldiers who died in a reported helicopter crash while on an evacuation […]