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ICYMI: Niger Shuts Down Red Cross Operations Over Alleged Ties to Armed Militants
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has officially suspended its humanitarian operations in Niger following an order from the country’s government...
Niger Army Arrests Militants in Counter-Terrorism Operation in Tillaberi Region
The Nigerien Armed Forces have successfully carried out a major counter-terrorism operation in the western Tillaberi region, a hotspot of growing jihadist activity in...
Highlife Icon Mike Ejeagha Dies at 95, Tributes Pour In Across Nigeria
Renowned highlife musician and folklorist Mike Ejeagha has died at the age of 95. He reportedly passed away on Friday evening at the...
Nigeria Drifting Toward One-Party State Under Tinubu — A Contradiction of His Own Words
Two years into President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria appears to be gradually drifting toward what critics call a de facto one-party state, an...
Nigerien Army Foils Planned Terrorist Attack Near Wanzarbé, Eliminates Militant Leaders in Early Strike
Nigerien troops thwarted a planned terrorist attack near the town of Wanzarbé on Wednesday, June 4, destroying armed militants reportedly gathering in the...
Netflix Increases Subscription Plan In Nigeria For The Third Time Since 2024
Streaming giant Netflix has announced its third subscription price increase in Nigeria since 2024. Effective June 4, 2025, the new monthly rates are:...
Nigeria: INEC Blocking New Party Registrations – Rotimi Amaechi
Former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),...
Nigeria: Tinubu’s CNG Initiative Faces Growing Backlash Over Poor Infrastructure
The Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative has come under intense criticism from Nigerians and energy experts over poor infrastructure and operational...
Nigeria Bleeds as Mahmuda and Lakurawa Terror Groups Gain Grounds Under Tinubu’s Administration
Under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria faces an alarming resurgence of terrorism, with new extremist groups emerging and expanding across northern and central...
ShopRite’s Empty Shelves, the Story Of Nigeria’s Fading Economy
Once the symbol of modern retail in Nigeria, ShopRite malls across the country are now a stark representation of Nigeria’s dramatic economic decline,...
Nigeria: Terror Group ‘Mahmuda’ Launches Deadly Attacks on Duruma Village in Kwara State, Kills 7 People
A newly identified terrorist group known as Mahmuda has launched a fresh wave of deadly attacks on Duruma village in the Baruten Local...
Nigeria: Over 60% of MDAs Breach Financial Regulations as House of Reps Raises Alarm Over Missing ₦250bn
The Nigerian House of Representatives has expressed concern over the disappearance of more than ₦250 billion in public funds, citing alarming levels of...