U.S. Lawmaker Faults Tinubu on Religious Freedom, Cites Blasphemy Laws in Nigeria
WASHINGTON (FN) — A U.S. congressman, Riley Moore has accused Nigerian President Bola Tinubu of misrepresenting the state of religious freedom in his country,...
Winter Rains Deepen Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis as Shelters Collapse
GAZA CITY — Aid agencies are warning of a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza after the first heavy winter rains flooded makeshift tents and temporary...
‘Deeply ashamed’: Larry Summers steps away from public life after Epstein emails
WASHINGTON — "I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for my misguided decision...
A Celebrity Feud Spills Into the Skies, Disrupting a Lagos Flight
LAGOS, Nigeria — What began as a simmering online feud between two Nigerian entertainers erupted into a physical confrontation aboard a United Nigeria Airlines...
Nigeria Customs Seizes Endangered Lion Cub, Patas Monkeys Amid Growing Wildlife Trafficking Concerns
Lagos, Nigeria (FN) — Nigeria’s role in illegal wildlife trafficking has come under scrutiny again after customs officers intercepted a lion cub and two...
Rev. Jesse Jackson Remains Hospitalized as Doctors Work to Stabilize Blood Pressure
Chicago (FN) — Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson remains hospitalized in Chicago as doctors continue efforts to stabilize his blood pressure after a...
Civil Society Groups Defend Sachet Alcohol Ban as Industry Warns of Job Losses
LAGOS — As Nigeria moves to enforce a ban on alcohol sold in sachets and small bottles, civil society organizations are rallying behind regulators,...
Trump Proposes Direct Health Subsidies Amid U.S. Government Budget Standoff.
WASHINGTON (FN) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced a proposal Monday to shift health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) directly to...
Cholera Outbreak in Sokoto Spurs Swift Emergency Response
A cholera outbreak has been confirmed in Sokoto State, affecting 12 local government areas and prompting an urgent response from health authorities and international...
Princess Fires Back: Comedian Slams Yomi Fabiyi After Baba Ijesha’s Release, Reigniting Explosive Sex-Assault...
Comedian Princess has issued a strong reaction to the release of Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha, who was accused by her of sexually violating a...
