Nigeria

World

Nigeria joins BRICS as a “partner country”. Here’s what that means

Eric Ojo -
Nigeria has officially become the ninth “partner country” of BRICS, the influential group of...
Africa

How security forces prey on travellers between Nigeria, Ghana – Part II

Ibanga Isine -
In the first part of this report, we exposed the excessive number of checkpoints...
Africa

How security forces prey on travellers between Lagos and Accra

Ibanga Isine -
In the heart of West Africa, a long stretch of road connecting Lagos, Cotonou,...
Economy

Nigeria’s gold smuggling triples official production, study finds

Ini Ekott -
Gold smuggled out of Nigeria is three times the country’s official recorded production, according...
Justice

Nigerian deported from Kenya faces 102 years in U.S. prison over $1.5 million scam

Glory Okah -
A Nigerian has been found guilty on all counts for his role in a...
World

Nigeria misses out as BRICS invites Egypt, Ethiopia to join bloc

Olawale Afolabi -
Two African countries, Ethiopia and Egypt, are among six countries invited to join BRICS,...
World

Nigerians once topped Malaysia death row. A new law brings relief

Plu Team -
Nigerians once topped the death row in Malaysia where drug trafficking attracted capital punishment....
Politics

Buhari sets up presidential handover team

Plu Team -
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an executive order setting up a transition team...