Nigeria

Korede Bello Prioritizes Fan Happiness Over Grammy Validation

The singer's comments reflect a broader conversation within the Nigerian music industry about the balance between international recognition and the intrinsic value of artistic expression

Delta State: Military Continues Demolition in Okuama

According to a community source who spoke on condition of anonymity, soldiers have been actively engaged in the demolition of structures within Okuama, further escalating the already volatile situation

Niger Announces Termination of Military Cooperation Agreement with United States

US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller acknowledged the announcement, emphasizing that it followed "frank discussions" between the two parties regarding US apprehensions about the junta's direction

Lagos EFCC Arrests 45 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ikorodu Raid

The operation, conducted on Monday, March 11, 2024, targeted an Organized Cybercrime Syndicate Network (OCSN) believed to be operating within the Ikorodu area of Lagos State

Islamic Police Arrest 11 in Nigeria for Breaking Ramadan Fast

This exemption aligns with the principles of religious tolerance in Nigeria. Upon arrest, the offenders were released after swearing an oath promising not to repeat the offence. Additionally, they pledged to observe the fast diligently from that point forward

Lagos State Government Begins Demolition of Illegal Shanties to Drive Urban Regeneration

The initiative, spearheaded by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, signals a pivotal step in the broader urban regeneration agenda

Kuriga Crisis: Over 280 Nigerian Pupils Abducted in Shocking Mass Kidnapping

The victims, aged between eight and 15, were swiftly whisked away by the gunmen, leaving behind a scene of chaos and panic. Although 25 students have since been accounted for, the fate of the rest remains uncertain

Reimagining Higher Education: Lagos Set to Host Groundbreaking Conference on Innovation

Themed "What a Transformative Education Can Do for Nigeria," the conference promises to be a pivotal moment for educators, policymakers, and industry leaders alike

Mass Abductions Strike Nigeria Again: Dozens of Students and Women Kidnapped in Sokoto

The modus operandi of the perpetrators remains consistent, with armed men on motorbikes targeting both primary and secondary school children between the ages of eight and 15, leaving school authorities and parents in anguish

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