The Hadejia Wetlands National Park in northwestern Nigeria is a vital ecological treasure, designated as both a globally ...

A post on Facebook claims that Tukur Buratai, Nigeria’s former chief of army staff, escaped an attack by Boko Haram in early ...

DUBAI, UAE, June 30: Aminu Dantata, one of Nigeria’s most prominent and wealthy businessmen, passed away last Saturday in the United Arab Emirates. He is scheduled for burial in the holy city of ...

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Fears of another large-scale attack on Christians are growing in Benue state, Nigeria, where Fulani herdsmen slaughtered up ...

As the world confronts rising temperatures, floods, and food insecurity occasioned by climate change, Nigeria’s youth are stepping up with bold ideas and a fierce urgency. IFEDAYO OGUNYEMI reports on ...

A new report from International Christian Concern (ICC) has revealed a disturbing rise in violence against Christians across ...

Recently, during a trip to northeastern Nigeria, I came across two troubling Facebook posts mdash;one from a well-known ...

The Malala Fund will invest $50 million over five years to promote girls’ education • Nigeria is a priority due to wide gaps in access to secondary school, especially in six states • The initiative ...

The State Regents for Higher Education have approved requests to increase tuition and mandatory fees paid by students at 15 ...

Zamfara government-backed vigilantes have killed over 100 bandits in a fierce gun battle with “bandit kingpin” Bello Turji’s fighters.

Government-sponsored vigilantes in northwest Nigeria killed more than 100 gang members in a gun battle earlier ...