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A police sergeant, Johnson Okediji, has died after he was knocked down and dragged underneath a vehicle during a stop-and-search operation in Egbeda, Lagos.

The Sokoto State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim Usman, also known as Dan Iyali, to death for his involvement in the kidnapping and killing of three people in Sokoto State in September 2023.

The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has called for investigations into the deaths of three more Nigerians in separate incidents in South Africa between 18th and 21st September amid growing concerns over xenophobic violence.

The African Action Congress has sued President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly over the President’s prolonged absence from Nigeria and alleged failure to transfer presidential powers to Vice President Kashim Shettima.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has promised to restore petroleum subsidy if elected in the 2027 general elections, saying his administration would first tackle corruption.

Several communities in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, have been flooded after a downpour that lasted about 12 hours from Sunday night into Monday.

A Lagos State High Court has reserved 12th of October to rule on an application by Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital seeking to stop a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, son of Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned four suspects over their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of its officer, Ekpeyong Asuquo Owoh, in Anambra State.

As panic about rising health issues grows, Nigerians have called on NAFDAC to take action against fake and harmful products in the country. Speaking on Morning Crossfire, NAFDAC Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Christiana Obiazokwor, responded to concerns over the agency’s priorities, the ban on sachet alcoholic beverages and genetically modified foods.

The Immediate Past Secretary-General of the Ijaw Youth Council, Maobuye Nangi, has urged Nigerians to look beyond emotions and tribal sentiments in choosing political leaders ahead of the upcoming elections.

As schools prepare to reopen for a new academic session, parents across Port Harcourt are counting the cost of getting their children ready for school, with many expressing concerns over the financial demands of education amid the country’s economic challenges.

Artificial Intelligence has changed the way students learn and get information. While some believe it has made schoolwork easier and improved how quickly students get answers, others are concerned about its effect on students’ ability to read, research and think independently.

Following a discussion on the relevance of Nigeria's educational system, Nigeria Info surveyed students at the University of Port Harcourt to hear their views on whether schools are preparing them for real life or simply producing certificate holders.

Commercial drivers in Port Harcourt have expressed frustration over what they describe as persistent extortion by both police officers and motor park operators, commonly known as agberos, saying the practice is increasing the cost of doing business and making their work more difficult.

As reports of "one-chance" robberies continue to rise in Port Harcourt, commercial drivers and residents have urged members of the public to take extra precautions when using public transport. One-chance is a form of robbery in which criminals disguise themselves as commercial transport operators or passengers to lure unsuspecting victims into vehicles before robbing, assaulting, or abducting them.

The planned ban on the use of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area has left many riders questioning their future, with respondents expressing concerns over the possible loss of jobs and livelihoods.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, as both teams look to strengthen their position in Group L.

Nigeria’s Flamingos have won the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup after completing a perfect campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Togo in the final in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.

Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has announced her retirement from international football after 16 years of representing Nigeria.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar on Friday as both teams meet at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.