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April 15, 2026

WHO raises concern over Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria, urges stronger grassroot interventions  

The WHO said that among the 685 confirmed cases, Nigeria notified it of 170 deaths.

Rats and WHO logo.
April 15, 2026

Nigerian woman Nnenna Oketa nabbed with seven forged passports at Canadian airport to face prosecution

The CBSA identified the documents as five forged passports from the Republic of the Gambia and two from South Africa.

April 15, 2026

Police investigate Lagos hospital for trafficking as woman pregnant with twins gets one baby after childbirth

The Idimu area police command headquarters has launched an investigation into alleged child trafficking by Tiptop Solution Hospital in Ikotun, Lagos.

Tiptop Solution Hospital
April 15, 2026

Bird strike grounds United Nigeria Airlines’ CRJ-900 aircraft

The incident was disclosed in a statement by the airline’s spokesman, Chibuike Uloka, on Wednesday.

United Nigeria Airlines
April 15, 2026

U.S. begins compensation process for victims of $4 billion OneCoin crypto fraud

The group, through OneCoin, marketed a fake cryptocurrency via a global multi-level marketing network, deceiving millions of investors worldwide.

Ruja Ignatova and Karl Sebastian Greenwood; OneCoin
April 15, 2026

Oil price gains not enough to save Nigeria’s economy from global shock: IMF

The IMF’s economic counsellor and director of research, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, said this at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.

Tinubu with Edun
April 15, 2026

ADC expels Nafiu Bala, others for alleged anti-party activities

The African Democratic Congress has expelled Nafiu Bala and others from the party, citing alleged anti-party activities.

Nafiu-Bala Gombe
April 14, 2026

Nigeria, Indian firm sign $1 billion steel investment deal

Mr Audu described the move as a major milestone in Nigeria’s drive to reposition the steel sector.

Shuaibu Audu
April 14, 2026

Naira gains N12.41 against dollar at official market

The naira recorded its second straight week of gains.

New Naira notes
April 14, 2026

Petrol consumption dropped to 47.3 million litres daily in March: NMDPRA

Despite the decrease in consumption, the oil and gas regulator said marketers’ fuel imports increased.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)