December 3

• Nigeria: UN Wants Women to Promote Peace, Security

  Top UN officials on Monday highlighted the invaluable role of women's organisations and civil society groups in preventing violence and resolving conflicts globally. Read more »

• Nigeria: FRSC Convicts 176 for Road Offences in Rivers - Commander

  The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said it convicted 176 motorists for various road offences in Rivers. Read more »

• Nigeria: Civil Defence Corps Distributes Vehicles to States, Zonal Offices

  Dr Ade Abolurin, the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Monday in Abuja distributed operational vehicles to states and zonal commands of... Read more »

• Nigeria: Traffic Warden, Two Others Injured in Bomb Blast in Kano

  Three persons, including a traffic warden, were critically injured in an early morning bomb blast at Kantin Kwari junction near the famous Kantin Kware Textile Market in Kano. Read more »

• Nigeria: Clean Environment Will Attract Investment - - Ajimobi

  Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has said that a clean and healthy environment that will help in attracting investment to the state. Read more »

• Nigeria: Adamawa Procures 60 Trucks of Fertiliser for Flood Victims

  Adamawa Government says it has procured 60 trucks of fertiliser for distribution to farmers affected by the recent flooding in the state. Read more »

• Nigeria: Mobil Spends N70 Million to Clean Oil Spill

  Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) says it has spent more than N70 million to clean up the recent oil spill from its facilities in Ibeno, Akwa Ibom. Read more »

• Nigeria: Childlessness - Save My Marriage From Collapse, Housewife Begs Court

  Ten years ago, high expectations of a blissful marriage and the joy of motherhood were high for Asma'u Ahmed but a decade after, her marriage to Mr. Isaac Ahmed is at the verge of... Read more »

• Nigeria: Oritsejafor Asks Youths to Shun Fanatical Clerics

  As the present insecurity in the country posed by the Islamic Sect, Boko Haram continues unabated, the President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has... Read more »

• Nigeria: Why People Patronise Roadside Eateries [analysis]

  No one ever thought that road side eateries operated by the local women in their unhygienic attires can thrive, but the story has changed as it has assumed a dimension of 'Sea... Read more »

• Nigeria: 'How Our Bread Winners, Sons, Were Killed By Soldiers'

  Families of the six Ijaw youths allegedly killed by soldiers last year along the waterways of Agge Community in Ekeremor Local Government area of Bayelsa State yesterday appeared... Read more »

• Nigeria: Two Years After - Intrigues Stall Hyppadec Take - Off

  The take-off of the Hydro Power Producing Area Development Commission (HYPPADEC) is now enmeshed in the murky waters of Nigerian politics. Read more »

• Nigeria: Atiku Emerges African Leadership Magazine Man of the Year - 2012

  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged winner of the prestigious African Leadership Magazine Man of the Year - 2012. Atiku Abubakar will be decorated with this award... Read more »

• Nigeria: Delta Set to Revive Moribund Industries

  In a bid to diversify its economy beyond oil and gas revenue and create jobs for teeming unemployed youths, Delta State government has began strategic scheme to revive collapsed... Read more »

• Nigeria: INEC Rates Electronic Voters Card More Credible

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reitrated that the electronic permanent voters card will, in a very substantial way, contribute to the credibility of 2015... Read more »

• Nigeria: NHRC, Case of New Wine in New Wine Skin [opinion]

  The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke (SAN) on Monday November 26, 2012 inaugurated the Governing Council of the National Human Rights... Read more »

• Nigeria: Galadima Bridge - When Good Intentions Are Abused [analysis]

  The Galadima pedestrian bridge, like any other bridge, was constructed to prevent pedestrians from crossing the road and therefore reduce accidents on the highways. In the evenings... Read more »

• Nigeria: Police Place 150 Politicians, Ex-Militants Under Security Watch

  The commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, Mr. Kingsley Omire, has announced the existence of a list of 150 persons including politicians and ex-militant leaders suspected... Read more »

• Nigeria: HIV Scourge - NUJ Laments Rivers Govt's Stand

  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Rivers State chapter has lamented the refusal of the state government to step up effort to fight the dreaded HIV/AIDS in the state. Read more »

• Nigeria: Jaji Bombing - CDS Fires Commandant, Commander

  Last Sunday's twin-bomb explosions at St. Andrew's Protestant Church at the Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna, has led to the removal of the heads of the two institutions located in... Read more »

• Nigeria: Sweden Urges Nigerian Exports to Balance Trade Deficit

  A Swedish business delegation led by the Swedish State Secretary for Trade, Mr. Gunnar Oom who is currently on a visit to Nigeria has urged Nigerian businesses to intensify their... Read more »

• Nigeria: FG Set to Sustain Progress Made On HIV/Aids

  President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday, declared that the Federal Government had the political will and commitment to sustain the progress so far made in combating HIV and AID... Read more »

• Nigeria: Gov. Suswam Attributes HIV-Aids Prevalence in Benue to Unprotected Sex

  Gov. Gabriel Suswam of Benue on Saturday said that the prevalence of HIV and AIDS in the state was due to unprotected sex. Read more »

• Nigeria: Nigeria Losses U.S.$500 Million Annually to European, American Universities - VCs

  The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian (CVC), said on Saturday that Nigerians spend an average of 500 million dollars annually to European and American universities. Read more »

• Nigeria: Govt Closes Camps for Flood Victims in Delta

  The Delta Government has closed all camps opened to cater for the recent flood-ravaged victims in the state, Dr Tony Nwaka, the Commissioner for Special Duties, has said. Read more »