The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed a N628 million fine on eight power distribution companies (DisCos) for failing to comply with the capping […]
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Human Angle Stories
Ikeja Court Sentenced Family Man to One Year for Possession of Fraudulent Documents
A family man, Ajie Samuel Chukwudi, was sentenced to one year in prison by an Ikeja Special Offences Court after pleading guilty to possessing documents […]
Katsina State and UNICEF Sign Multi-Year Work Plan for Youth and Women Empowerment
Katsina State and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have officially signed a multi-year work plan (MYWP) for 2025 to 2027, aimed at building […]
Over 14,000 Nigerian Nurses and Midwives Migrate to the UK in Search of Better Opportunities
In the past five years, at least 14,815 Nigerian-trained nurses and midwives have migrated to the United Kingdom, driven by the search for better career […]
NIHSA Warns 1,249 Communities in High Flood-Risk Areas for 2025, Announces Preparedness Measures
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a stark warning for 2025, identifying 1,249 communities in 176 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across 33 states […]
Niger Adopts Hausa as National Language, Moving Away from Colonial French Influence
Niger’s military government has officially declared Hausa as the country’s new national language, marking a significant shift from its colonial legacy where French was central. […]
Land Dispute Leads to Death, Destruction in Oyo State Community
A tragic incident occurred in Aagba community, Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State, on April 5, 2025, following a long-standing land dispute that resulted […]
Nigerian Navy Arrests 27 Suspected Drug Peddlers in Apapa Raid
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT have arrested 27 suspected drug peddlers, including three women, in a major raid at a notorious drug […]
US Crackdown on International Students: Visa Terminations Over Minor Offenses Spark Widespread Fear
Almost 40 international students in the US have recently had their visas revoked due to minor infractions, such as traffic offenses, leaving many confused and […]
Three Americans Sentenced to Life in DRC Coup Attempt Repatriated to Serve Jail Terms in the U.S.
Three Americans, originally sentenced to death by a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo for their involvement in a failed coup, have been […]