Boko Haram Abducts Nigerian Professor, Others in Yobe
Suspected Boko Haram militants have kidnapped Professor Abubakar Eljuma, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Nigerian Army University, Biu, alongside several passengers near…
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Prominent Nigerian Prophet Ebuka Obi Accused in ₦500 Million ‘Fake…
Renowned Nigerian cleric, Prophet Ebuka Obi, is embroiled in a controversy involving allegations of orchestrating fraudulent miracles amounting to ₦500 million. The accusations…
Nigerian Police Officer Misplaces Service Pistol at Osogbo Beer Parlour
A Nigerian police officer from the Mobile Police (MOPOL) 39 Base in Osogbo, Osun State, has reportedly misplaced his service pistol at a beer parlour near the base, raising…
Nigerian Animated Series ‘Iyanu’ Set for African Premiere on June 13
The highly anticipated Nigerian animated series Iyanu: Child of Wonder is set to premiere across Africa on June 13, 2025. The series, inspired by Roye Okupe’s Iyanu graphic novels,…
Nigerian Man Arrested for Alleged Gym Assault in Poland
A 21-year-old Nigerian man has been arrested in Poland for allegedly attacking another gym-goer with a training hammer during a workout session.
The incident took place at a fitness center…
Oxford English Dictionary Adds Japa, Yahoo Boy, 18 Other Nigerian Slangs To Its…
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially included 20 Nigerian slangs and expressions in its most recent update.
Among the newly added terms are: Japa, agbero, eba, 419, Yahoo…
Nigerian Passport Ranked Among World’s Least Powerful for 2025
The Nigerian passport has been ranked among the 18 least powerful globally for 2025, according to the Henley Passport Index. The index, which evaluates passports based on visa-free access…
Nigerian Who Wrote WASSCE 17 Times Earns Distinction in UK
Dr. Emmanuel Ahmadu, a Nigerian mental health advocate and professional, has achieved remarkable academic and professional recognition despite overcoming extraordinary challenges in his…
Osimhen Urges Gift Orban to Join Him at Galatasaray
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has encouraged fellow Nigerian striker Gift Orban to leave Lyon and move to Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray during the upcoming January transfer window,…
12-Year-Old Nigerian Innovator Secures ₦19.4 Billion for Virus-Filtering Air Purifier
Eniola Shokunbi, a 12-year-old Nigerian student, has earned widespread acclaim for inventing a groundbreaking air purifier capable of removing 99% of airborne viruses.
Her innovation,…