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Boat Accident Claims Over Twenty-Five Lives in Nigeria
(MENAFN) At least 26 bodies have been recovered following a tragic boat accident in Nigeria’s central Kogi State, local officials confirmed Wednesday. The vessel, carrying primarily traders traveling from Kogi’s Ibaji local government area to the...

Nigeria Ambush Leaves Three Police Officers Dead, Seven Abducted
(MENAFN) An armed assault in Nigeria’s Benue State on Sunday left three police officers dead and seven others kidnapped, authorities confirmed. According to Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Nigerian Police, the attack occurred in the Agu...

Lee Feigum’s Novel The Nigerian Deception Delivers a Suspenseful Tale of Corruption, Betrayal, and Survival
Lee Feigum’s The Nigerian Deception delivers a gripping tale of corruption, betrayal, and survival in 1990s Nigeria’s treacherous business world. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brooks Craft Publishing...

Attack in Nigeria Leaves Police Officers Dead
(MENAFN) Three police officers were killed and seven others kidnapped on Sunday during a violent assault in Benue State, Nigeria, according to authorities. Benjamin Hundeyin, the public relations officer for the Nigerian Police, stated that...

Nigerian boat accident causes fear that it might claimed lives of dozens
(MENAFN) Over 40 people are missing after a boat carrying approximately 50 passengers overturned on Sunday in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported. The passengers were reportedly traveling...

Trade, Industry and Competition on South African business delegation Outward Selling Mission to Nigeria and Ghana
A business delegation led by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and comprising South African companies participating in the Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Nigeria and Ghana, has arrived in Nigeria. The OSM is a two-leg...

Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Represents U.S. Delegation at Nigeria’s National Diaspora Day Celebration
Dr. Mohair, sole U.S. speaker from Kaleidoscope Delegation, addressed education & empowerment in Abuja, Nigeria. ABUJIA, NIGERIA, August 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Represents Faith, Education & Empowerment During...

Nigerian official claims US pressuring Africa to accept deportees
(MENAFN) Nigeria will not bow to pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration to accept deported Venezuelans, including those released from American prisons, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated. In an interview with Channels TV on...

Nigeria Rejects U.S. Pressure to Accept Deportees
(MENAFN) Nigeria has firmly declined to succumb to external demands from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly regarding the acceptance of deportees from Venezuela. This stance was made clear by Foreign Minister Yusuf...

Boat Overturn Claims 25 Lives in Nigeria
(MENAFN) At least 25 fatalities have been confirmed after a passenger boat overturned on a river in Nigeria’s Niger state, according to reports from media outlets on Sunday. The vessel, transporting marketgoers from the Munya region, went down in...

"Global Mayors Dialogue · Qingdao" Forum Celebrates Culture, Tourism Together
QINGDAO, China, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Mayors Dialogue · Qingdao" forum, themed "Celebrating Culture and Tourism Together," was held on July 19 in Qingdao, Shandong Province. Eight overseas cities and three Chinese cities...

Uber Creative Advertising Agency Launches 5-Year Plan in Nigeria
NIGERIA, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- UK-based advertising company Uber Creative Advertising Agency has officially signed a five-year strategic partnership agreement with the Nigerian government, aiming to boost the development of the...

Ex-Nigerian leader passes away in London
(MENAFN) Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away in London following a lengthy illness, Nigerian officials have confirmed. The 82-year-old, who first ruled Africa’s most populous country as a military leader from 1984 to 1985...

Ex-Nigerian Leader pass away due to illness
(MENAFN) Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away in London following a lengthy illness, according to official reports. The 82-year-old, a former military ruler turned elected leader, died on Sunday afternoon at a medical...

Former Nigerian Leader Passes Away
(MENAFN) Former Nigerian head of state, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away following an extended battle with illness, according to an official announcement by the nation's government. Buhari, a retired military general, briefly governed Nigeria...

Nigeria Uses AI to Fight Fake News
(MENAFN) As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries worldwide, Nigeria — the continent's largest economy — is swiftly adapting to this digital revolution. The nation is integrating AI technology to optimize operations, reduce...

Police Arrest Over Twenty Individuals After Fatal Attack in Nigeria
(MENAFN) Authorities in central Nigeria’s Plateau State have detained at least 22 individuals believed to be connected to a recent deadly assault on travelers that resulted in eight fatalities, officials confirmed. Alabo Alfred, the spokesperson...

Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands returning home to Nigeria
NETHERLANDS, June 18 - News item | 18-06-2025 | 17:00 This week marks the return of 119 Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands to Nigeria. The official handover will take place on 21 June, at the National Museum in Lagos. The restitution is the result...

CA Governor Hopeful Sharifah Hardie Rallies Community Support for Juneteenth Celebration with Yaba TV in Long Beach
Candidate for California Governor Sharifah Hardie champions unity and heritage at Yaba TV’s Juneteenth event in Long Beach. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As communities across California prepare to honor...

World of Travel Expo together with World of Trade & Taste May 30-31 2025 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre Canada
World of Travel Expo 2025 Comes to Toronto! A Global Celebration of Tourism, Culture, Trade, and Innovation – May 30–31, 2025 TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The World of Travel Expo 2025 is your passport to the...