May 02
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Court-Martials 12 Personnel Over Kaduna Bombing
About 85 civilians were on 3 December, 2023, mistakenly killed in military drone attacks in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Overcame Saudi Arabia Drug Trafficking Allegations, Death Rumours - Sola Sobowale
"God has compensated me because so many things were written about me." Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Receives 268 Cases of Alleged Rights Violations in 4 Months in Kaduna
NHRC says most of the cases are linked to domestic violence, forced marriage, parental issues, unlawful arrests and detention, as well as issues around entitlements and inheritance Read more »
Nigeria: Cyber Politics - Exploring Nexus Between Political Conversations and Election Outcomes
Omoniyi Ibietan's book speaks to the reality of how the demographics of voting is now in favour of digital natives. Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: Burna Boy Is First-Ever African Artist to Stage Highest-Grossing Arena Concert in U.S.
Popularly known as the giant of Africa, Burna Boy has proven himself deserving of the title. Read more »
Nigeria: Pregnant Woman, Children, Others Injured As Gas Explodes in Lagos
The fire service said preliminary investigations suggested that a gas leakage may have triggered the explosion. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 17 in Enugu-Nsukka Lone Accident - FRSC
"The remaining surviving passenger, who had 64 per cent fire burn injury, is stable and responding to treatment." Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Anti-Graft Agency Vows to Rid State of Corruption, Financial Crimes
The commission plans to open liaison offices in the three senatorial districts in the state to provide easy access for the public. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Alert - Ogun Govt Urges Residents in Wetlands to Relocate
Mr Oresanya noted that the wetlands were predominantly border towns between Lagos and Ogun states. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Salutes Nigerian Workers On May Day
President Tinubu assured Nigerian workers of his dedication to not only improving their welfare but also enhancing their working conditions and providing the necessary tools for… Read more »
Nigeria: Timeline of Davido, Wizkid's Decade-Long Rivalry, Feud
What began as a friendly competition between two rising stars evolved into a ten-year feud and silent rivalry marked by moments of collaboration, contention, and everything in… Read more »
Nigeria: Jnr Pope Burial - Family Urges Public to Rely On Information From Planning Committee
Jnr Pope and four other crew members drowned after their boat capsised in Anam River in Anambra State on 10 April while returning from a movie shoot. Read more »
Nigeria: Over-Dependence On Import Causing Drug Cost Inflation in Nigeria - NAFDAC DG
The NAFDAC DG said it is not just about access to drugs but about quality medicine, and that is why "we go after fake medicine." Read more »
Nigeria: Forex Devaluation Contributes to Rising Cost of Drugs in Nigeria - Minister
Other factors contributing to the escalating cost of drugs, according to the Minister, include power supply, technology, the supply chain and the regulatory landscape. Read more »
Nigeria: Peasant Farmers' Dreams Turn to Nightmares As Ondo Govt Gives Land to Corporate Investors
A project of the Ondo State Government for massive production of oil palm through agro-allied companies has led to thousands of peasant farmers being thrown off their farmlands. Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Nigerian Governors Meet in Kaduna, Discuss Security, Development
The meeting was the first in 2024. At a previous meeting in December 2023, similar issues of security and underdevelopment were discussed. Read more »
Nigeria: Sixteen Travellers Killed in Enugu Road Crash
The victims were burnt beyond recognition, according to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Killing of Rival Cult Member
The police said the suspects confessed to being members of Black Axe confraternity. Read more »
Africa: Higher Education and the Transformation of Africa, By Toyin Falola
The role of higher education encompasses a wide range of responsibilities and has a broad impact. Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Grant Full Operating Licence to Dangote Refinery
We awarded Dangote refinery even in their pre-commissioning and sooner than later, they will have full commission and a valid licence to operate," Mr Ahmed said. Read more »
Nigeria: Several Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days - NiMet
Heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves Salary Increase for Some Civil Servants
The talks between the government and labour unions, NLC and TUC, for a substantial increase in the salaries of government workers are still ongoing. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Ask NERC to Suspend Electricity Tariff Hike, to Launch Investigation
NERC had earlier this month announced an increment in the electricity tariff for Band A consumers. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Spent N2.1 Billion On Hollywood Films in Cinema in 2023 - Report
Comscore, an American company that provides marketing data and analytics in the media and entertainment industry, disclosed this in data compiled by FilmOne Entertainment. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Fuel Scarcity, Petroleum Marketers Threaten to Shut Down Outlets
"We call on our members to however remain resolute and law-abiding, even as we draw close to the immediate ultimatum for our demands to be met and addressed by the NMDPRA," the… Read more »