Topic: Nigeria

Fake or real: Did Azziad Nasenya beg for Sh85,000 while in Nigeria?

By Molly Chebet   2025-05-11 17:16:31

Azziad Nasenya is facing fresh backlash after an unverified voice note allegedly capturing her begging for Sh85,000 while stranded in Nigeria went viral, reigniting past debt controversies.

S. Africa rearrests Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape

By AFP   2025-05-10 18:28:55

A Nigerian televangelist recently acquitted of multiple rape charges has been rearrested on immigration offences, South African police said on Saturday.

Nigerian state bans petrol aiming to curb jihadist attacks

By AFP   2025-05-10 17:52:37

Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno, the epicentre of the jihadist insurgency, on Saturday said it was banning the sale of petrol in a bid to curtail a resurgence of militant attacks.

Osinachi: Nigerian gospel singer's husband sentenced to hang after being found guilty in wife's death

By Boniface Mithika   2025-04-29 15:54:40

Initially, her death was reported as caused by throat cancer, but testimony from friends and family revealed a pattern of abuse at the hands of her husband, who also served as a pastor.

Military says 26 killed in Nigeria as truck hits IED

By AFP   2025-04-29 06:41:32

At least 26 people were killed Monday when a truck drove over a roadside bomb in northeast Nigeria near the border with Cameroon, a military source told AFP.

Nairobi woman loses Sh9 million to smooth talking Nigerian man in fake oil deal

By Lilian Chepkoech   2025-04-25 12:34:44

A Kenyan businesswoman was allegedly swindled out of nearly Sh9 million in a fraudulent Moroccan Argan oil trade.