Nigeria is experiencing its most challenging period since its return to democracy in 1999. The West African country is in recession, confronted by the biggest humanitarian disaster since the Biafran war of 1967-1970, faced by terrorism and militancy, and challenged … read more
Two Canadian sisters who shot to fame on Instagram for flaunting their racy and lavish lifestyles have been arrested over extortion claims involving a Nigerian billionaire. Jyoti and Krian Matharo, who have a combined social media following of more than … read more
A plot to blow up a major bridge in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos has been foiled following the arrest of a 43-year-old man suspected of being part of a gang that planned to carry out the attack, police said. Nigeria … read more
Strong harmattan haze has forced pilots of indigenous airlines to avoid landing at the Lagos and Abuja airports. Report says that visibility was reduced in Lagos to 10 metres on Tuesday, far below the acceptable minimum level of 100 metres. … read more
For the second day this week, many flights, including some international flights, were cancelled yesterday in Lagos as a result of worsening harmattan haze, Daily Trust reports. The two domestic terminals of Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) were unusually crowded … read more
Nigeria has struck off 50,000 “ghost workers” from the state payrolls this year, saving nearly 630 million euros, the presidency said Tuesday. The office of President Muhammadu Buhari, who was voted into power last year vowing to stamp out endemic … read more
A range of conflicts are causing devastation across Northern Nigeria. Shifting to a more locally-led approach, by engaging and supporting civil society groups, will increase the chances of reducing their impact, says Ruairi Nolan. The peacebuilder I was talking with … read more
Kidnapped girls freed from more than two years of captivity by Boko Haram Islamic extremists were prevented by Nigerian officials from spending Christmas at home with their families, relatives and a lawyer said on Tuesday. The news raised questions about … read more
Nigeria’sPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday announced that the last stronghold of Boko Haram in Sambisa Forest had been captured by Nigeria’s military. Buhari said the army defeated Boko Haram following a months-long campaign focusing on the 1,300 square kilometre forest. … read more
A federal high court sitting in Lagos has ordered freezing of multiple accounts belonging to Patience Jonathan. The former first lady had earlier laid claims to $31.4 million seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The order given … read more