June 18, 2022
Nigeria: Can 'Anti-Daba' Film Change Kannywood's Narratives?
For decades, Kannywood has been criticised for its inability to produce films that address social issues affecting the general public. Some of the critics of the industry are of… Read more »
June 17, 2022
Nigeria: Tinubu - I've Submitted Name of My Running Mate to INEC
SUB: Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Presidential Candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), says he has submitted the name of his running mate for the... Read more »
Nigeria: Running Mate - Like Tinubu, Peter Obi Picks Doyin Okupe As Placeholder
Former presidential aide and Director-General of Peter Obi Campaign Organisation, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has been named as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the Labour… Read more »
June 16, 2022
Nigeria: Kannywood's Biggest Streaming Platform, Northflix, Now in 85 Countries
The popular and so far the biggest streaming platform for northern Nigeria's Kannywood films, 'Northflix' has penetrated into over 85 counties globally. Read more »
June 17, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Can No Longer Depend On Oil Revenue - Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele has re-emphasised that Nigeria can no longer depend on oil revenue, stressing the need for a more diversified… Read more »
Nigeria: Ahmed Musa 'Poorest' of Nigeria's All Time Leading Goal Scorers
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has emerged as the 'poorest' performer among Nigeria's all time leading goal scorers. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandist Refuse to Release Niger Farmers After Collecting 26m
Twenty one out of the 47 farmers kidnapped in February this year in various communities in Lavun LGA of Niger State are yet to be released by their kidnappers five months after… Read more »
June 16, 2022
Nigeria: To Cut Petrol Queues, Govt Raises Transporters' Rate Above N25/Km
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a raise in freight rate for petroleum transporters above the current N25 per kilometre to enable transporters get diesel in trucking petrol… Read more »
Nigeria: Ikoyi Building Collapse - Lagos Govt Begins Demolition of Remaining Structures
The Lagos State Government has taken over the land on which a 21-storey building collapsed in November. Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Accused of Spending N200m Promised to Orphanages - - Davido
Music Star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed how he spent the N200m raised for him on his birthday. Read more »
Nigeria: How Struggle for Child, Politics Affected My Marriage - Banky W
Nigerian singer and songwriter turned politician, Bankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W, has recounted how combining politics with the struggle for a child affected his… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Nigeria: 10 Arrested With 55,000 Litres of Adulterated Diesel in Edo
The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Wednesday, disclosed the arrest of 10 suspects in connection with seized adulterated Automotive… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 47 Boko Haram Fighters, Capture 2 in Borno
The troops of Operations Hadin Kai (OPHK) in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have reportedly killed 47 terrorists, including top commanders of a… Read more »
June 16, 2022
Nigeria: '11.2m Nigerians Living With Diabetes'
About 11.2 million Nigerians are living with diabetes, a consultant endocrinologist at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Prof. Sunny Chinenye, has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Peseiro Confident Eagles Will Get Better After Biggest Win
Applauding his players for their performances in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone and Sao Tome and Principe, Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Peseiro… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Nigeria: As Govt Borrows to Pay Salaries, Minister, Others Blame Petrol Subsidy
The acting Accountant General of the Federation, Mr Anamekwe Nwabuoku said the country cannot continue borrowing to augment salary payments. Read more »
June 16, 2022
Nigeria: Lagos Set for Maiden Super-Four Sitting Volleyball Tourney
Lagos State Volleyball Association in conjunction with the Lagos State Sports Commission has concluded arrangements to organise the maiden edition of the 'Super Four'… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Nigeria: Traders Lament Lack of Drainage in Kano's Wambai Market
Traders at the popular Wambai Market in Kano have lamented the absence of a good drainage system, which they say is exposing them to flooding and other associated hazards. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Inaugurates Anti-Okada Squad
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated an anti-Okada squad to enforce the ban on commercial motorcycles in six LGAs and nine Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Foreign Reserve Dips By U.S.$2.9 Billion in 8 Months - IMF
The foreign exchange (forex) reserve for Nigeria has dropped by $2.9 billion within eight months, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Strike More Complex Than Nigerians Think - Govt
The Federal Government has said issues around the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other three university based unions… Read more »
Nigeria: I Won't Be Shocked to Hear I Started Boko Haram - Burna Boy
Nigerian Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy seems to have broken his silence over allegations that his police escort shoot at a clubgoer some… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Yakubu Elected Into UN Convention Against Corruption Board
Nigeria's Umar Yakubu has been elected to represent sub-Saharan Africa at the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) Coalition Board. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku's Running Mate Will Be Unveiled in Few Hours - PDP
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the vice presidential candidate of the party for the 2023 elections will be unveiled in the next few hours. Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Davido, Asake Lead Nigeria's Spotify Charts
Here's what this week's Spotify chart has to say about Nigeria's music scene. Read more »