At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say
An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria’s Rivers State.
Nigeria: Special Report – Why Young Nigerians Are Losing Faith in Elections
[Premium Times] The findings suggest that many young Nigerians are not necessarily indifferent to elections; rather, they are becoming disillusioned by an electoral process they believe is neither transparent nor capable of translating their votes…
Nigeria: Why Uber Left Nigeria – Faan
[Vanguard] The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Friday, denied responsibility for the exit of the ride-hailing platform, Uber, from Nigeria, saying the company’s decision must have been based on its own economic and regulatory…
Nigeria: Nwifuru's Threat to Council Chairmen – Ebonyi Cso Alleges Panic Over 2027
[Vanguard] There is something deeply unsettling about a democracy when a citizen begins to wonder whether casting a ballot could cost him his safety.
Nigeria: Zamfara Appoints New Head of Civil Service
[Premium Times] The Head of Civil Service, Shehu Baraya succeeds Mr Yakubu Sani Haidara, who recently retired from the State Civil Service after years of meritorious service
'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors
There are still hundreds of workers trapped in a network of tunnels that run along the Trishuli river.
Surprisingly strong US jobs figures fuel rate rise bets
The number of roles added to the US economy increased by 162,000 in August, almost triple the 56,000 forecast.
Kenya's Sichenje out for season with knee injury
Charlton Athletic defender Collins Sichenje is set to miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a knee injury.
Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row
King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.
Nepal rescuers try to reach dozens trapped in tunnel after two found alive
More than 1,300 people have died and thousands are missing, but rescuers’ hopes have risen after finding survivors in a tunnel.