Almost a quarter of a million children in parts of Nigeria’s Borno state formerly controlled by Boko Haram are suffering from severe malnutrition, the UN children’s agency says, according to BBC News. Tens of thousands will die if treatment does … read more
A militant group in the Niger Delta, Adaka Boro Avengers (ABA) has said it had concluded arrangements with other militant groups to declare the Niger Delta region an independent republic on August 1. The militant group also gave the Federal … read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, Lagos Region, yesterday announced that many parts of the state will experience blackout between 10am and 1pm today (Monday). According to the TCN, the affected areas are Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Alagbon, Apapa, Ijora, Surulere, Itire, … read more
Nigerian inflation accelerated to the highest rate in almost 11 years in June, adding pressure on policymakers to increase borrowing costs. The inflation rate in Africa’s largest economy increased to 16.5 per cent from 15.6 in May, the Abuja-based National … read more
Nigeria’s oil wells and pipelines are being blown up again. The rebel group claiming responsibility says it wants to expose corruption and earn justice for impoverished local communities in the oil-rich Niger River delta. Attacks resumed this year after Nigerian … read more
Turkey is about five hours away from Nigeria by air, about 2, 634 miles from here, but the night there was a coup attempt in Turkey, July 15, with soldiers shutting down parts of Ankara and Istanbul, you’d think Ankara … read more
The Niger Delta Avengers militant group has threatened to target ExxonMobil workers instead of blowing up its facilities. The latest threat follows the disagreement over the alleged bombing of the company’s Que Iboe 48-inch Crude Oil Export Pipeline on Monday. … read more
Cable Network News (CNN) is set to establish a multi-platform operation in Lagos, Nigeria. Stephanie Busari, who has been at the cable and satellite television channel for eight years, will be the inaugural supervising producer, Africa. “This is a truly … read more
Arik Air on Friday alerted air travelers of severe aviation fuel (Jet A1) scarcity which may hamper flight operations. The airline said the scarcity became evident few days ago when oil marketers started rationing supply to airlines owing to limited … read more
Two Indians kidnapped in Nigeria last month were released on Saturday, the government announced. Mangapudi Srinivas and Kaushal Anish Sharma, abducted on June 29 from Boko in Benue state, were freed at 10:30 AM IST, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas … read more