Five Al Jazeera Journalists Killed In Israeli Strike In Gaza
Five Al Jazeera journalists have been killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital, the broadcaster has said Correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed…
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83 Million Nigerians Remain Poor, 10% Control 90% Of Nigeria’s Wealth — Oxfam
The Country Director of Oxfam in Nigeria, John Makina, has raised the alarm over the deepening inequality in Nigeria, saying it continues to favour a privileged…
UK Based 33 Yr Old Nigerian Man Sentenced To 5 Yrs For Rape
A rape victim has encouraged other victims to report incidents of sexual assault after her attacker was jailed. Segun ‘Michael’ Ogundipe, 33, of Tuffley Lane…
Nigerian In France Handed Over To US Over Cybercrimes, $2.5 Million Tax Fraud
A Nigerian man based in France, Chukwuemeka Amachukwu, has been handed over to the United States to face multiple charges, including computer hacking, fraud, and…
U.S. To Require Some Foreign Visitors Pay Bonds Of Up To $15,000 For Entry
Addressing what it calls “a clear national security threat,” the Trump administration will require that some foreign visitors pay bonds of up to $15,000 to…
World Bank Plans $250 Million Health Loan For Nigeria Next Month
The World Bank may approve a $250m loan to Nigeria next month under the third phase of its Health Security Programme in Western and Central…
17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest
In a remarkable display of intellect and mastery of the English language, 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu from Yobe State, has emerged as the World Best…
Tanzania Bans Foreign Nationals From Running Small Businesses
Tanzania has enacted sweeping new restrictions barring foreigners from operating a broad range of small businesses, in a move aimed at protecting grassroots economic activity…
NIMET Predicts 3-day Thunderstorms, Heavy Rains Nationwide Starting Monday
Nigeria’s Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned of widespread thunderstorms and heavy rains across the country beginning Monday, raising fears of flash floods in several states.…
UN Warns: 34 Million Nigerians At Risk Of Starvation
About 1.4 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in northeastern Nigeria are at the risk of starvation following the withdrawal of humanitarian funding by the United…