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Nigerian firms under Asset Recovery radar over transactions involving billions

Asset Recovery Agency has gone to court, seeking to have the funds declared as proceeds of crime and should be forfeited to the State. The companies say they are start-ups in legitimate businesses.

By Paul Ogemba 19 days ago

Nigerian firms under Asset Recovery radar over transactions involving billions

Nigeria's Amusan breaks record, wins 100m hurdles gold

Nigeria's Amusan breaks record, wins 100m hurdles gold

By Associated Press 19 days ago

Two Catholic priests abducted in Nigeria, diocese says

Two Catholic priests abducted in Nigeria, diocese says

By Reuters 27 days ago

Nigerian sprinter Okagbare handed additional one-year doping suspension

Nigerian sprinter Okagbare handed additional one-year doping suspension

By Reuters 1 month ago

Nigeria's financial muscle could make it a superpower

Nigerians have bought another Kenyan bank, Sidian when the ink on the acquisition of Transnational Bank by the same country had not yet dried.

By XN Iraki 1 month ago

Nigeria's financial muscle could make it a superpower

The world must unite to stop religious killings in Nigeria

Religious fundamentalism is alive and sustained by people with evil hearts.

By Elias Mokua 2 months ago

The world must unite to stop religious killings in Nigeria

At least 50 killed in massacre at Catholic church in southwest Nigeria

The identity and motive of the attackers was not immediately clear.

By Reuters 2 months ago

At least 50 killed in massacre at Catholic church in southwest Nigeria

At least 31 die in church stampede in southern Nigeria

Police are on the ground monitoring the situation.

By Reuters 2 months ago

At least 31 die in church stampede in southern Nigeria

Militants kill at least 50 in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno

Over time, Boko Haram has split with an active offshoot called Islamic State West Africa Province also claiming responsibility for attacks in Nigeria.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Militants kill at least 50 in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno

Former Porto and Sporting coach Peseiro finally confirmed as new Nigeria coach

Nigeria have finally confirmed the appointment of former Porto and Sporting coach Jose Peseiro two weeks before the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Former Porto and Sporting coach Peseiro finally confirmed as new Nigeria coach

Nigeria conducts mass burial for victims of illegal refinery explosion

Dozens of charred bodies were buried in mass graves on Tuesday in Nigeria's Imo state after more than 100 people were killed in an explosion at an illegal oil refinery.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Nigeria conducts mass burial for victims of illegal refinery explosion

Nigeria's electricity grid collapses for the second time in a month

The power ministry gave no estimate of when the grid, which serves around 117 million people, would be back in operation.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Nigeria's electricity grid collapses for the second time in a month

FIFA doping official dies after Nigeria-Ghana World Cup playoff

A FIFA doping official collapsed and died from a suspected heart attack following the World Cup playoff tie between Nigeria and Ghana on Tuesday, officials said.

By Reuters 4 months ago

FIFA doping official dies after Nigeria-Ghana World Cup playoff

FIFA doping official dies after Nigeria-Ghana World Cup playoff

A FIFA doping official collapsed and died from a suspected heart attack following the World Cup playoff tie between Nigeria and Ghana on Tuesday.

By Reuters 4 months ago

FIFA doping official dies after Nigeria-Ghana World Cup playoff

Nigeria fans riot after team fail to reach World Cup finals

Nigeria fans stormed the pitch as the fallout from their surprise failure to reach the World Cup finals started immediately after the final whistle of

By Reuters 4 months ago

Nigeria fans riot after team fail to reach World Cup finals

Suspected bandits attack Nigerian passenger train

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and no casualties have been confirmed.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Suspected bandits attack Nigerian passenger train

Little spice in ‘Jollof derby’ as Ghana and Nigeria draw

Regional rivals Ghana and Nigeria played out a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their World Cup playoff in Kumasi on Friday, leaving the tie wide open whe

By Reuters 4 months ago

Little spice in ‘Jollof derby’ as Ghana and Nigeria draw

Dutch court rejects suit of Nigerian widows against Shell

The lawyer for the widows, Channa Samkalden, said the others were also considering filing an appeal.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Dutch court rejects suit of Nigerian widows against Shell

Gunmen kill 19 soldiers in attack on Nigerian deputy governor's convoy

18 soldiers and one policeman were killed during the attack while 8 others were wounded.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Gunmen kill 19 soldiers in attack on Nigerian deputy governor's convoy

Nigerian Yoruba activist released from prison in Benin

Sunday Igboho rose to prominence with calls for herdsmen from the Fulani ethnic group to be driven out of Yoruba lands.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Nigerian Yoruba activist released from prison in Benin

Pyeongchang Olympian Adeagbo of Nigeria files arbitration request before CAS

Nigerian bobsleigh and skeleton athlete Simidele Adeagbo filed a request of arbitration against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and her spor

By Reuters 5 months ago

Pyeongchang Olympian Adeagbo of Nigeria files arbitration request before CAS

Nigerian Senate rejects diaspora vote, special seats for women

For a constitutional bill to pass, it requires the support of at least two-thirds of the 109-member senate.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Nigerian Senate rejects diaspora vote, special seats for women

PHOTOS: Wilfred Machage's body arrives from Nigeria

Machage collapsed on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at his home in Abuja and died when he was being rushed to hospital.

By Too Jared 5 months ago

PHOTOS: Wilfred Machage's body arrives from Nigeria

Nigeria MPs want promptly named cabinets to avoid policy delays

Africa's largest economy has faced challenges including tepid economic growth, high unemployment and widespread insecurity.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Nigeria MPs want promptly named cabinets to avoid policy delays

Machage’s will was to have his body buried next to his late mother, family says

According to his family, Machage collapsed in front of his wife at his home in Abuja, Nigeria and died when he was being rushed to hospital.

By Anne Atieno 5 months ago

Machage’s will was to have his body buried next to his late mother, family says

Nigerian forces kill children in airstrike over border in Niger, official says

The Nigerian military has killed and wounded children in an airstrike in neighbouring Niger.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Nigerian forces kill children in airstrike over border in Niger, official says

Uhuru mourns Kenya's envoy to Nigeria Dr Wilfred Machage

Dr Machage, a two-term Kuria East MP, Migori Senator and former Cabinet Minister, is reported to have collapsed and died suddenly.

By PSCU 5 months ago

Uhuru mourns Kenya's envoy to Nigeria Dr Wilfred Machage

Machage twin brothers who served as ambassadors [Pictures]

Dr Gisuka died in Nigeria where he was Kenya’s High Commissioner while his twin brother Dr Magita served as Kenya’s Ambassador to Russia until 2010.

By Edwin Nyarangi 5 months ago

Machage twin brothers who served as ambassadors [Pictures]

Kenya's High Commissioner to Nigeria Wilfred Machage dead

Kenya’s High Commissioner to Nigeria Wilfred Machage dies aged 65 at his home in Abuja, family confirms.

By Edwin Nyarangi 5 months ago

Kenya's High Commissioner to Nigeria Wilfred Machage dead

Nigeria's Oando says it did not import substandard gasoline

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the suppliers be held accountable.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Nigeria's Oando says it did not import substandard gasoline

Nigeria says it has recovered at least $750 mln linked to corruption

President Muhammadu Buhari, in his second term in office, was elected largely on his pledge to fight corruption.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Nigeria says it has recovered at least $750 mln linked to corruption

Asian champions Al Hilal sign former Man United striker Ighalo from Al Shabab

Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has signed for reigning Asian champions Al Hilal, the Saudi Arabian club said on Sunday.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Asian champions Al Hilal sign former Man United striker Ighalo from Al Shabab

My dad wasn't happy I had a Nigerian boyfriend

Muindi Mbingu is Wavinya Ndeti’s great grandfather. By blood, and, as I quickly learn from my conversation with her, also by character.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 6 months ago

My dad wasn't happy I had a Nigerian boyfriend

Nigeria’s Biafra separatist leader denies new terrorism charges

He previously entered a not guilty plea to seven charges including terrorism and knowingly broadcasting falsehoods on October 21.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Nigeria’s Biafra separatist leader denies new terrorism charges

Nigeria cruise into next stage of Cup of Nations with easy win

Nigeria recorded a comfortable 3-1 win over Sudan in Garoua on Saturday to stay top of Group D at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, ensuring that they

By Reuters 6 months ago

Nigeria cruise into next stage of Cup of Nations with easy win

Nigeria lifts Twitter ban from midnight, government says

The micro-blogging social media platform agreed to open a local office, among other agreements with authorities in the West African country.

By Reuters 7 months ago

Nigeria lifts Twitter ban from midnight, government says

Nigeria sends out early warning to rivals at African Cup of Nations

Super Eagles put pre-tournament turmoil behind them with Egypt win.

By Reuters 7 months ago

Nigeria sends out early warning to rivals at African Cup of Nations

Gunmen kidnap three Chinese, kill two locals at Nigerian power project

The gunmen - thought to be members of gangs who have carried out mass kidnappings - struck on Tuesday, attacking staff from the Sino-Hydro Power Dam.

By Reuters 7 months ago

Gunmen kidnap three Chinese, kill two locals at Nigerian power project

Nigeria's Odion Ighalo to miss AFCON after his Saudi Arabian club refused to let him go

Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo will not play for his country at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon after his Saudi Arabian club refused to let him go

By Reuters 7 months ago

Nigeria's Odion Ighalo to miss AFCON after his Saudi Arabian club refused to let him go

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