Six worshippers have been killed following a suicide bomb blast in a mosque in Damboa, Borno State. Colonel Sani Usman, Army spokesperson, said the bomber, who also died on the spot, gained entry into the mosque and detonated the bomb … read more
The Fatoki community in the Igando area of Lagos State has been left deserted following an attack on the area by gunmen, Punch reports. Numbering no fewer than 100, gunmen are alleged to have laid siege to the area, shooting … read more
Nigeria’s central bank said all its lenders are safe, aiming to quell fears after it ousted the management of Skye Bank earlier this week for failing to meet capital and liquidity thresholds. “The Central Bank of Nigeria hereby reassures the … read more
Militants attacked an oil pipeline belonging to Italian company Eni on Friday morning in Nigeria’s Bayelsa State. Bayelsa, is a state in the country’s south and lies in the restive Niger Delta region. The oil-rich region has seen an upsurge … read more
Each night as darkness descends on Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, sweat-drenched young men and women descend on the megacity’s numerous nightclubs to dance to the latest hit songs. Much like the famous “Nollywood” film industry, music is now big business … read more
The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday said it arrested a Chinese woman, Zhen Zhen, for allegedly setting ablaze a hotel in the State. The command’s spokesperson, SP Dolapo Badmos, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria. Badmos said … read more
The abductors of the expatriate contractor working on the expansion of the Epe Township project in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, have demanded N155 million ransom for the release of the expatriate. The expatriate, one of the workers working for Granebury Construction, … read more
The Niger Delta Avengers militant group on Thursday said it attacked more oil infrastructure in southern Nigeria, ignoring a call for unity from President Muhammadu Buhari. The group said in an email that it hit manifolds RMP 22, 23 and … read more
A 36-year-old Nigerian asylum seeker has become one more victim in the migration crisis. Emmanuel Chidi Namdi died after being beaten up outside the Italian refuge where he’d been staying. Namdi who had fled the violence of extremists Boko Haram … read more
A yet-to-be-named expatriate working as a contractor from Granebury Construction Company handling the Epe Township Expansion Project, Epe, being executed by the Lagos State Government has been reportedly kidnapped. He was kidnapped on Monday night while working on the site. … read more