Prison official killed in Calabar jail attack
A Correctional Service officer was on Wednesday night killed when gunmen attacked Afokang Correctional facility in Calabar, Cross River state.
A mother and her six-year-old...
Nigeria aims to issue new passports in two weeks
The Nigerian government says it will henceforth issue passports within two weeks, a huge improvement from the months-long wait in the past.
Interior minister Olubunmi...
Explosion kills 37 at illegal refinery in Rivers
At least 37 people were burned to death after an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in Rivers state, a local security official and...
NLC, TUC suspend planned strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have suspended their planned nationwide strike scheduled for Tuesday.
The announcements came Monday evening Nigeria's after...
Petrol tanker explosion kills 5 in Delta
A petrol tanker exploded in Delta state on Sunday killing five people, police said.
Police spokesperson in the state Bright Edafe said the incident took...