Amnesty Slams Benue Killings, Blames Nigeria Security Failures
LAGOS, Nigeria – Amnesty International condemns the killing of 17 residents in Benue State, describing the Easter attack as a failure of Nigerian authorities…
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Gunmen Kill 17 in Benue Easter Attack, Homes Burnt
MAKURDI, Nigeria – At least 17 people are killed after gunmen attack Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State during…
Pain After Every Meal: The Hidden Infection Millions of Nigerians Live With
ABUJA, Nigeria – Misdiagnosed as diet or stress, a silent bacterial infection thrives in Nigeria’s water and sanitation crisis, leaving millions untreated. Oluwafunbi Bello,…
Food Prices Surge in Nigeria as Experts Cite Structural Failures
LAGOS, Nigeria — Persistent fluctuations in Nigeria’s food prices are driven by deep-rooted structural challenges in agriculture, experts say, despite ongoing government interventions. Agricultural…
Taraba Trains ‘Big Sisters’ to Tackle Rising Maternal Deaths
JALINGO, Nigeria – Twenty women graduate as “Big Sisters” under a targeted maternal health programme aimed at reducing deaths among adolescent girls in Taraba…
Gunmen Attack Kaduna Churches, Kill Worshippers, Abduct Several During Easter
KADUNA, Nigeria – Gunmen attack two churches in Kaduna State during Easter celebrations, killing at least seven worshippers and abducting several others, triggering panic…
Police Arrest Five, Disrupt Suspected Cult Meeting in Ondo Raid
AKURE, Nigeria – Police in Ondo State arrest five suspects after foiling a suspected cult meeting in Akungba-Akoko, following intelligence provided by local residents.…
IHRC Demands Probe Into Alleged Foreign Role in Nigeria Tensions
LAGOS, Nigeria -The International Human Rights Commission calls for an urgent investigation into allegations that a foreign national is fuelling religious tensions in parts…
Kaduna Police Deploy Security Forces to Safeguard Easter Celebrations
KADUNA, Nigeria – Police in Kaduna State deploy tactical teams and intelligence units across strategic locations to secure Easter celebrations and prevent security breaches.…
Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Over Allowance Dispute Nationwide
ABUJA, Nigeria – Resident doctors across Nigeria announce an indefinite nationwide strike starting April 7, threatening major disruptions to public healthcare services. The strike,…