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Amanda Azubuike Makes History as First Nigerian Woman Brigadier General in US Army
History has been made as Amanda Azubuike, 57, a Black military officer from Nigeria, has been promoted to Brigadier General in the United...
Niger Becomes First African Country To Eliminate River Blindness, A Major Cause Of Blindness Worldwide
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has certified Niger as the first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis, a parasitic disease that causes blindness. Niger’s...
Auction or Scam? Nigerians Question EFCC as Anti-Graft Agency Blames Internet Glitches
Nigerians have raised concerns over the transparency of the recently concluded online auction of forfeited vehicles by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...
Teaching in Ruins: How Nigeria’s Education System Conditions Mediocrity
In the remote town of Zing Local Government Area (LGA) in Taraba State, the story of Zensi Primary School epitomises the systemic neglect...
Niger to Build Refinery, Expand Petroleum Sector with Algerian Cooperation
Niger is set to build a new refinery and a petrochemical complex with a minimum capacity of 100,000 barrels per day in Dosso....
The Headies Awards Return To Nigeria For 17th Edition, Set For April 2025
After two years in Atlanta, USA, the Headies Awards, Nigeria’s biggest music awards, will return home for its 17th edition on April 5,...
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Officially Leave ECOWAS, As Regional Bloc Urges Member States to Maintain Ties
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), effective from today January 29, 2024....
Nigerians React as El-Rufai’s Fake Patriotism Meets Bwala’s Shameless Retort
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has stirred reactions by calling out the All Progressive Congress (APC) for abandoning its founding principles and...
Morocco, Algeria, and Nigeria Land Favourable Draws in AFCON 2025, South Africa in “Group of Death”
The widely anticipated draws for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held yesterday in the capital city of Rabat. Host nation Morocco, Algeria,...
Explainer: Sharia Expansion in South-West Nigeria – Should Citizens be Concerned?
The practice of Sharia law in Nigeria, a secular and multi-religious country, has long been contentious. This debate has intensified with concerns about...
Molde FK Sign Nigerian Teenage Sensation Daniel Daga On 3-Year Deal
Norwegian side Molde Fotballklubb have completed the permanent signing of Nigeria U-20 midfielder Daniel Demenenge Daga on a three-year deal. Daniel joins the...
Armed Robbery or Law Enforcement? Nigerian Police Defend Breaking into Properties Without Warrants – Spokesperson
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) ‘s Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said that police personnel have the authority to enter any...