At least 19 passengers have lost their lives in a road accident in Zamfara State. The incident occurred when a commercial bus conveying a bride and other wedding guests plunged into a river while attempting to cross a broken bridge between Gwalli village and Gummi town. The victims were said to be travelling from Fass … Read more
Nigeria: At least 60 people have been confirmed dead after a boat carrying more than 100 passengers capsized on Wednesday in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State, according to local officials. The tragic incident occurred near the Gausawa community in Borgu Local Government Area, when the boat struck a submerged tree stump in the Kainji reservoir. The … Read more
More than 40 people are feared missing after a boat carrying over 50 passengers capsized in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto State, authorities confirmed Sunday. The boat was en route to the Goronyo Market when it overturned, with early reports suggesting that overloading may have contributed to the tragedy — a frequent cause of such incidents in … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan’s 17-year-old junior tennis player, Soha Ali, continues her impressive performance at the ongoing ITF Junior Tournament in Nigeria. After a strong start in the girls’ doubles event at the ITF J30 in Abuja, Soha Ali also secured victory in her opening singles match. Facing Nigeria’s wildcard entrant, Nenerot Sowa, Soha lost the first … Read more
ABUJA: Central Nigeria has been hit by widespread devastation as torrential rains triggered horrific floods, leaving at least 115 people dead. This number is feared to rise as rescue efforts continue across the affected regions. According to foreign news reports, the catastrophic flooding, which began with heavy rainfall from Wednesday night into Thursday morning, has … Read more
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, during his official visit to Nigeria, held important meetings with Nigeria’s civil and military leadership to enhance bilateral cooperation in the areas of defence and security. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met with Nigeria’s … Read more
The death toll from a fuel truck explosion in Nigeria has risen to 86, according to the director-general of the regional emergency agency. The incident occurred on Saturday in Dikko, Niger State, when a petrol truck overturned and exploded, killing people who had gathered to collect fuel from the wreckage. Abdullahi Baba-Ara, the director-general of … Read more
A petrol tanker truck exploded after overturning in central Nigeria on Saturday, killing 70 people who had gathered to collect the spilled fuel, according to the national road safety authority. Kumar Tsukwam, head of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger State, confirmed the death toll, stating, “The death toll stands at 70 so … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: The Pakistan U-19 Women’s cricket team kicked off their preparations for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup with a commendable 11-run victory over Nigeria in their opening warm-up match held in Malaysia on Monday. Electing to bat first, Pakistan set a target of 105 runs for the loss of 6 wickets … Read more
Workers buried over a dozen blackened and charred bodies. Over 50 cattle were burned alive in the explosion. Fuel tanker explosions are common in Africa due to poorly maintained roads and fuel theft. A fuel tanker exploded after colliding with a truck carrying passengers and cattle in northern Nigeria’s Niger State, killing at least 52 … Read more
Poland’s foreign ministry announced the release of Polish students arrested in Nigeria The students were reportedly present near the protest, not flag-waving. The protests have raised concerns about increased Russian activity in Western Africa. On Wednesday, Warsaw’s foreign ministry announced that Nigeria had released a group of Polish students who were previously arrested. Earlier this … Read more
Nigeria has only seen cases of a milder strain so far. The WHO declared the Mpox surge in Africa a global public health emergency. The disease can also spread from person to person through close physical contact. Since the beginning of the year, Nigeria has recorded 39 cases of mpox, according to Jide Idris, the … Read more
Amnesty International reports 13 deaths in Nigerian protests. Rights group accuses security forces of killing peaceful protesters. Six deaths were reported in Suleja, four in Maiduguri, and three in Kaduna. On Thursday, protests in Nigeria resulted in at least 13 deaths, according to Amnesty International. The rights group accused security forces of killing peaceful protesters. … Read more
Nigerian troops and police tightened security in Lagos and Abuja ahead of planned protests over living costs. Government officials urged young activists to avoid rallies and allow Tinubu’s reforms to take effect. Protest leaders vowed to continue with rallies despite legal challenges. On Thursday, Nigerian troops and police tightened security in Lagos and the capital, … Read more
A school collapse in Jos North district of Plateau State, Nigeria, killed several students and trapped others. The Saint Academy, a two-story building, collapsed on students taking exams. The National Emergency Management Agency and other stakeholders are conducting search and rescue operations. On Friday, a school collapse in central Nigeria killed several students and trapped … Read more
Analysts question the best approach to rescuing the children without causing harm. Since the first major school abduction in Borno state’s Chibok village in 2014, at least 1,400 students have been abducted. Gumi cites an “underground ethnic war” between the Fulani ethnic group and others. Nigeria’s leader has announced the rejection of ransom payments for … Read more
At least 200 people were killed in central Nigeria. Long-standing religious and ethnic tensions fueled the violence. The Nigerian president prioritizes combating insecurity. Nearly 200 people have been killed in a series of raids on villages in central Nigeria, according to local authorities, and the UN human rights commissioner expressed his “deep alarm” over these … Read more
A tragic incident resulted in the loss of sixteen lives in the village of Mushu. The attack occurred around midnight on Saturday in Plateau State. The government is taking proactive measures to curb the ongoing attacks on innocent citizens. A tragic incident unfolded in northcentral Nigeria, resulting in the loss of sixteen lives. The attack … Read more
Namibia won all five of their matches in the qualifier tournament. Namibia is participating in their third consecutive Men’s T20 World Cup. Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria are still in contention for the final qualifying spot. Namibia defeated Tanzania by a decisive 58 runs to guarantee their spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup … Read more
Nigeria launches broad HPV vaccination campaign to combat cervical cancer. HPV, commonly spread through intimate contact, can lead to cervical cancer. A 2021 study shows the HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer cases by nearly 90%. Nigeria has initiated a widespread vaccination initiative targeting the human papillomavirus (HPV) to significantly lower cervical cancer occurrences. HPV, a … Read more
Nigerian government overturns $11 billion arbitration award in UK court Award linked to failed gas deal dispute with P&ID Allegations of bribery and corruption in securing the contract The Nigerian government has secured a significant victory in a London Court, overturning an $11 billion (£9 billion) arbitration award granted to a company following a dispute … Read more
Power generation dropped to zero megawatts Restored power remains a fraction of normal consumption Nigeria frequently experiences unreliable power supplies Nigeria is currently grappling with widespread power outages due to a “complete system failure,” as reported by electricity distribution companies. Early on Thursday, the electricity generation dropped to zero megawatts. While some power has been … Read more
Google has unveiled plans to empower Nigerian women and youth by training 20,000 of them in digital skills. The tech giant will also offer a substantial grant of 1.2 billion nairas (equivalent to $1.6 million) to support the Nigerian government’s initiative to generate one million digital jobs in the country. This announcement was made by … Read more
Mosque collapses in Zaria, Nigeria, killing at least 7. A crack had been identified in the wall of the mosque the day before the collapse. The mosque is over 100 years old. Officials report that a mosque in Zaria, Nigeria, collapsed during Friday prayers, leading to the tragic loss of at least seven lives. The … Read more
Lauren James apologizes for stamp on Nigerian player. She publicly apologized for her actions on a public platform. England will be without James due to his suspension. England’s striker, Lauren James, expressed remorse for her behavior in the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup match against Nigeria. In the round of 16 game, James accidentally stepped … Read more
England women book quarter-final spot with victory over Nigeria. Nigeria displayed an impressive performance. Nigeria deserves praise for the excellent performance. England secured a spot in the last 16 of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia by defeating Nigeria in a penalty shootout. Despite a valiant effort by Nigeria, the Super Falcons couldn’t … Read more
8-year-old chess prodigy Ivie Urieto wants to use the game to promote social change in Nigeria. She has earned 11 medals from regional and international championships. She is an ambassador for the American charity “The Gift of Chess.” An 8-year-old chess prodigy aspires to make her mark by using the game as a weapon for … Read more
Nigeria defeated Australia 3-2 in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. This was Nigeria’s first-ever World Cup victory. Australia faces a crucial must-win match against Canada. Nigeria pulled off a remarkable 3-2 triumph against co-hosts Australia in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B match held on Thursday. Despite conceding an early goal, Nigeria showcased an … Read more
