Why Nigeria’s lax attitude to names is causing a fuss
Many Nigerians have different names on different documents - which can be problematic for politicians.
2023-10-22 11:53
Nigerian police: Lagos blacksmith's illegal gun factory busted
A factory of a blacksmith was a cover for manufacturing and selling arms to criminals, police say.
2023-10-18 20:19
Nigeria burns $1.4m-worth of pangolin scales in anti-trafficking stand
Officials say they seized and destroyed the scales in a stand against illegal wildlife trafficking.
2023-10-18 00:52
Rema's Calm Down falls off Billboard Hot 100 after setting new record
Nigerian music star Rema's song Calm Down falls off the Billboard Hot 100 chart after 57 weeks.
2023-10-17 19:21
Davido's twins: Afrobeats star describes having 'beautiful' babies a year after son's death
The Afrobeats megastar opens up about the aftermath of his three-year-old son's tragic death
2023-10-16 01:50
Somalia's violin novice to TV orchestra triumph in four years
Audiences are lapping up televised orchestra performances reviving Somali music for a new generation.
2023-10-15 08:20
Nigeria diphtheria outbreak kills 600
A health official says it is "heart-wrenching" to see children suffer from a preventable disease.
2023-10-12 18:59
Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria's president forged college record
Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.
2023-10-11 18:21
Blinken reiterates US support for Niger civilian govt in call with ousted leader
WASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Monday with Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted
2023-10-10 08:21
Mohbad death: Nursing assistant is prime suspect in Afrobeats star's death - police
For the first time, police laid out the chain of events leading to Mohbad's death.
2023-10-07 01:26
Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy is still 'a work in progress', his mother says
Bose Ogulu, who manages Burna Boy, speaks to the BBC about what is next for the Afrobeats sensation.
2023-10-06 22:57
Naira Marley: Afrobeats star taken into police custody over MohBad's death
Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.
2023-10-04 17:51