WorldArmed bandits seize bride and 13 others in NigeriaBaby also snatched in the raid in Sokoto State over the weekend.30 Nov 06:12 PM
WorldWave of abductions tests Nigeria's emergency security responseThe African nation's President has ordered 50,000 new police recruits.27 Nov 07:47 PM
WorldBrad Pitt romance scammer dupes pensioner out of $210kA Swiss woman sent a scammer impersonating the US actor huge sums of money.26 Nov 09:00 PM
WorldWedding convoy bus falls into river, killing passengers in NigeriaThe African country recorded 5421 road deaths last year on its poorly maintained roads.14 Sep 07:25 PM
WorldTroops stranded by river as bandits snatch 18 women and children in NigeriaTroops were unable to reach the village as a swollen river blocked boats.14 Sep 02:38 AM
World‘It’s 6m wide’: Chef’s giant jollof rice dish takes aim at world recordA giant steel cauldron was filled with rice, onions, oil and tomato paste.13 Sep 02:18 AM
WorldMob burns woman to death in Nigeria over Islam blasphemy claimThe victim, Amaye, was a food vendor from Katsina state.01 Sep 11:56 PM
WorldOver 40 missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria's Sokoto State'About 10 persons have been rescued, while more than 40 passengers remain missing.'18 Aug 01:34 AM
World'We will not accept': Niger Delta chief's $20b demand from ShellThe case against Shell has been adjourned to July 22 in Yenagoa.21 Jun 01:28 AM
WorldNigerian university sparks controversy with bra checks for examsA video shows staff checking if female students wore bras for an exam.18 Jun 07:48 PM
WorldNigeria floods leave more than 150 dead and more missingMany people are unaccounted for after floods in Mokwa, Nigeria.01 Jun 11:28 PM
WorldNigeria bus crash kills 21 athletesAuthorities suspect driver fatigue or excessive speed caused the crash.31 May 11:56 PM
WorldInside Nigeria's deadly floods: A community's struggle to find the missingFlooding in Mokwa has collapsed buildings and submerged roads.31 May 08:58 AM
WorldCyber crime crackdown: 15 foreign nationals jailed in NigeriaThey include 11 Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian, and one Indonesian.30 May 11:13 PM
WorldMore than 30 killed in central Nigeria attacks amid herder-farmer clashesBenue officials blame Fulani herders for the co-ordinated attacks in three villages.27 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandWho killed Ronny? Hunt for clues months after man’s body foundRonnie Okeke was linked to 'Auckland's high-end money launderers' according to police.04 Apr 08:00 PM
BusinessMicrosoft to launch 'responsible AI' foundation in Abu DhabiNew alliances in AI emerge as players outside Big Tech giants make moves.09 Feb 06:28 PM
Travel newsWatch: Carnage as passengers thrown into walls after plane's wild mid-air plungeNearly 40 people were injured, and food was scattered across the floor in a horror flight.28 Jan 11:42 PM
Travel newsSix seriously injured after technical issue on United Airlines flight The plane experienced an 'unexpected aircraft movement'.27 Jan 08:00 PM
BusinessNigeria to include ‘illegal’ activities when calculating GDPInformal economy's shady deals could be included in new economic data.09 Jan 08:42 PM
World27 dead after Nigerian boat accidentIt's the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country’s busy waterways.30 Nov 02:32 AM
New Zealand'Only chance of survival': Deportee wants $32k seized by police back for cancer treatmentNZ police seized Collin Ezeala's money in 2010 before he was jailed for importing drugs.09 Nov 10:00 PM
WorldExplosion at fuel spill in Nigeria kills at least 147, toll may rise"People were running while on fire."16 Oct 10:56 PM
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WorldAt least 17 students killed as school building collapses in NigeriaMany more victims remain trapped in rubble after the collapse of a two-storey school.13 Jul 12:45 AM
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