Saturday, November 14, 2026

Nigeria

November 6, 2026

Over 6,000 prison officers promoted by NCoS

NCoS has promoted 6,043 senior and junior officers across various ranks and cadres to boost personnel morale and enhance operational efficiency.

NCoS officers
November 6, 2026

Nigerian doctors reject bill proposing six-month jail for emergency delay

Resident doctors rejected proposed legislation seeking a six-month jail term or ₦300,000 fine for healthcare professionals over delays in emergency medical treatment.

DOCTORS
November 6, 2026

Peter Obi seeks EU support for Nigerians’ democratic rights ahead of 2027

Mr Obi Obi urged the European Union (EU) to support the democratic rights of Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Peter Obi
November 6, 2026

UNIBEN ‌announces dates for 52nd convocation activities

UNIBEN announced November 23 to 28 for its 52nd Convocation and 56th Founders’ Day celebrations.

UNIBEN building
November 6, 2026

HURIWA asks SSS to probe possible political motive behind Southern Kaduna attacks

HURIWA warned political actors against exploiting insecurity to promote religious division, ethnic hostility, or electoral interests.

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA)
November 6, 2026

Kenyan court sentences Paul Mackenzie to 200 years for manipulating church members to starve to death to ‘meet Jesus’

At Mombasa High Court, Justice Diana Mochache found Mr Mackenzie “primary criminal culpability” for instructing his followers to fast to death.

November 6, 2026

66 NSCDC officers face dismissal, compulsory retirement, demotion 

NSCDC says 66 officers drawn from its nationwide formations have been sanctioned for various offences.

NSCDC logo
November 6, 2026

Court sentences two men to death for killing Kano housewife, six children

The judge described the brutal killing of the mother and her six children as a horrific crime that challenged the conscience of society.

Hangman's noose
November 6, 2026

Nigeria, eight other African countries recorded 67 yellow fever cases, 18 deaths:  WHO 

WHO said affected countries, with support from the organisation and partners, were strengthening surveillance.

Yellow Fever (Credit: X)
November 6, 2026

Kano govt warns mining firms against abandoning sites without reclamation

The Kano government has warned mining companies operating in the state not to abandon mining sites without carrying out mandatory environmental reclamation measures.

Mining site