Sokoto Boat Mishap Death Toll Rises to 65
SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Sokoto boat mishap death toll has risen to 65, with only 11 survivors confirmed, following one of Nigeria’s deadliest inland…
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Ghent University Suspends Researcher Linked to Plagiarism Allegations Against Late Professor Jason Arday
GHENT, Belgium – Ghent University has suspended a postdoctoral researcher who publicly accused the late British sociologist and former University of Cambridge professor, Jason…
AfAW Condemns Killing of Cross River Woman Allegedly Burnt Over Witchcraft Accusation
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has condemned the death of a Cross River State woman, Atim Emmanuel Akposi, who allegedly…
NAPTIP Busts Suspected Baby Trafficking Facility in Rivers, Arrests Three
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has shut down a suspected illegal maternity home in…
UNICEF, Kwara Government Begin Psychosocial Support Ahead of Woro Survivors’ Return
ILORIN, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Kwara State Government and development partners have commenced psychosocial support programmes to prepare survivors…
ECOWAS Launches $65,000 Startup Awards to Support West African Entrepreneurs
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a $65,000 prize pool for the second edition of its Startup…
UNODC Seeks NSCDC Partnership Against Illegal Mining
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence…
Trump Ends TPS for Somalia, South Sudan, Cameroon as Thousands Face Immigration Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The administration of United States President Donald Trump has officially ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Somalia, South Sudan,…
Group Rejects Federal Ranching Plan for Benue
BENUE, Nigeria – The Benue ranching plan has drawn criticism from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Bemgba Iortyom, who urges the Federal Government to…
LSWC, Julius Berger Strengthen Infrastructure Collaboration
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos water infrastructure partnership receives a boost as the Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC) and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc begin…