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Dedicated reporting on daily occurrences, governance, business, culture, and major breaking stories across all regions of Nigeria.

US Judge Challenges Deportation of West African Migrants to Ghana

US Judge Challenges Deportation of West African Migrants to Ghana

A U.S. federal judge has raised concerns over the recent deportation of West African migrants to Ghana under a new arrangement with Washington. The migrants, mostly from Nigeria and The Gambia, were flown to Accra even though some had claimed legal protections in the U.S. against being sent

Nigeria’s Debt Crisis and Suicide Epidemic: Government Moves to Decriminalize Attempted Suicide

Nigeria’s Debt Crisis and Suicide Epidemic: Government Moves to Decriminalize Attempted Suicide

A 29-year-old Nigerian man has reportedly taken his own life over a debt of ₦250,000, a stark reminder of how economic hardship is driving despair across the country. Nigeria records around 16,000 suicide cases each year, with experts warning the true figure may be even higher

Boko Haram Attack in Borno State Kills Over 60 People

Boko Haram Attack in Borno State Kills Over 60 People

Terror returned to Borno State this week as Boko Haram militants launched a deadly assault that claimed the lives of at least 60 people. Many of the victims were displaced persons who had sought refuge in the area, only to be caught in the crossfire of extremist violence. This latest

Qatar Bans Tourist and Transit Visas for Nigerian Men Traveling Alone

Qatar Bans Tourist and Transit Visas for Nigerian Men Traveling Alone

The Qatari Ministry of Interior has introduced stricter visa rules for Nigerian travelers. Under the new policy, Nigerian men traveling alone will no longer be eligible for tourist or transit visas unless accompanied by their families. The move comes after repeated cases of visitors overstaying their allowed period in Qatar.

TikTok Star Peller Allegedly Kidnapped in Nigeria by Unkown Gunmen

TikTok Star Peller Allegedly Kidnapped in Nigeria by Unkown Gunmen

Nigerian TikTok content creator, Peller, has allegedly been kidnapped, according to reports circulating online. The incident is said to have occurred between the night of Wednesday, August 27, and the early hours of Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Ghana, Nigeria to Explore Barter Deal: Electricity for Gas

Ghana, Nigeria to Explore Barter Deal: Electricity for Gas

Ghana’s Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Jinapor, has disclosed that the government is in talks with Nigeria to explore a barter arrangement that will see electricity supplied in exchange for gas. The initiative, according to him, is part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two West

Osun Monarch, Apetu of Ipetumodu, Jailed in U.S. for $4.2m COVID-19 Fraud

Osun Monarch, Apetu of Ipetumodu, Jailed in U.S. for $4.2m COVID-19 Fraud

The Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, has been sentenced to 56 months in prison by a U.S. District Court after pleading guilty to multiple charges of fraud and tax violations. According to U.S. authorities, the monarch, together with an accomplice, orchestrated a scheme