Veteran Nigerian Yoruba Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies At 66
Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, is mourning the passing of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, who has…
48 Killed As Overloaded Boat Capsizes In Nigeria
At least 48 people have drowned in north-western Nigeria after a wooden vessel carrying more than 70 passengers overturned on…
Security Forces Rescue 308 Kidnap Victims In Major Nigerian Operation
Nigeria's security agencies have rescued 308 people who were held captive by armed groups in a large-scale coordinated operation, marking…
Nigeria’s President Orders An 80% Salary Increase For Junior Soldiers
Nigerian soldiers are to get a pay increase of up to 80% - their second salary increase in a month…
Nigerian Student, Accomplice Jailed 18 Years For Torturing Party Guests In TikTok Robbery Plot
A Nigerian student living in the UK has been jailed alongside an accomplice for a combined 18 years, after the…
Nigerian Soldier Arrested Over Alleged Supply Of Uniforms To Terrorist Groups, Army Says
A Nigerian soldier has been arrested over allegations he supplied military uniforms to "terrorist" and "criminal" groups, the army says.
South Africa Investigates Death Of Nigerian Who Collapsed During Arrest
The South African authorities are investigating the death of a Nigerian man who collapsed while he was being arrested by…
Nigeria’s Passport Slips To 90th Globally As Henley Index Marks 20 Years
Nigerian passport holders can now travel to just 44 of the world’s 227 destinations without securing a visa in advance,…