Invictus Obi released from U.S. prison, set for deportation
Convicted Nigerian fraudster Invictus Obi has been released from a U.S. prison after six years and is now facing deportation to Nigeria under the terms of his plea agreement.
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Fire guts 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos
Black December 🖤. Great Nigerian House located in Lagos island, on fire destroying millions worth of Goods and only one
Nigerians to spend Christmas in darkness as gas explosion disrupts power
Many Nigerians are expected to experience electricity outages during the Christmas period following a nationwide drop in power supply. The
Civil defence officers missing after terrorist attack on Niger post
Suspected terrorists reportedly attacked a security formation in Niger State around 4am on Tuesday, opening fire on personnel guarding the
Several feared dead as suicide bomber strikes Borno mosque
An explosion struck a mosque during the Maghrib congregational prayer, killing several worshippers and leaving others injured. Survivors said the
Akpabio’s police rider dies in tanker crash
A police outrider in Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s convoy was killed when a petrol tanker crashed into the motorcade in Ibadan on Sunday, with Akpabio promising employment for two of the officer’s four children.
VIDEO: Cleric questions Ashimolowo’s role in Okafor wedding amid scandal
Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo faces criticism from Pastor Keseina Ediri for officiating Pastor Chris Okafor’s wedding while allegations from actress Doris Ogala about broken marriage promises remain unresolved, raising questions about religious leadership accountability.
Nigeria’s counter-terrorism agencies target terror funding via arrests and online monitoring.
The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has disclosed that Nigerian security agencies are working with major social media companies to
US Embassy assures Nigerians that Visas issued before January 1, 2026 will remain valid
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has assured Nigerians that visas issued before January 1, 2026, will remain valid despite
‘I paid N170,000 for a bed space in Kuje prison,’ journalist detained for 86 days says
Friday Alefia, a publisher with Naija News Today, has told FIJ that he paid N170,000 to secure a bed space