Tag: Nigeria
Nigerian Military Says Over 300 Bandits Killed in Northwest Operations
ABUJA (FN) — Nigerian troops have reportedly killed more than 300 armed bandits during a series of security operations in the country’s northwest, according...
Deadly Land Dispute Sparks Village Massacre in Niger State
At least 18 people have been killed in Niger State, Nigeria, in a violent escalation of a land dispute that has shaken two rural...
Nigeria’s Anti-Corruption Agency Recovers $5.79 Billion in Crime Proceeds
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency says it recovered more than 5.79 billion naira ($5.79 billion) in proceeds of crime during the first half of 2026,...
Anglican Bishop Urges Nigeria to Rescue Abducted Pupils, Teachers
LAGOS, Nigeria — An Anglican bishop has urged Nigeria’s federal government to intensify efforts to rescue pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State, warning...
Nigeria’s RCCG Pastor Adeboye Faces Backlash Over Security Comments
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has come under scrutiny after remarks he made on Nigeria’s insecurity...
Renewed Violence In Delta State Sparks Urgent Calls For Action
Residents of Delta State in southern Nigeria are raising alarm over a surge in violent clashes between herders and farmers, particularly in Ughelli North...
Fire Erupts at Fuel Terminal in Lagos
LAGOS, Nigeria (July 3, 2026), A fire erupted Friday at the Bono Energy Terminal in Lagos, sending thick smoke over the Apapa district as...
Peter Obi Criticizes Federal Government Over Education Policy Failure
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) National Democratic Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the Federal Government’s handling of the education sector, arguing that the failure...
Nigeria Clears ₦39 Billion Pension Debts
The Nigerian government has announced the release of more than ₦39 billion to clear long‑standing pension debts, a move officials say fulfills President Bola...
World Food Programm Issues Urgent Appeal as Hunger Deepens in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that northern Nigeria is facing its most severe hunger crisis in...
