May 05
Nigeria: Prince Harry, Meghan Accept Invitation to Visit Nigeria
Vanguard
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have agreed to visit Nigeria on the invitation of the country's Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa. Read more »
Nigeria: Information Minister Speaks On Harassment, Detention of Journalists, Says Issues Are Being Resolved
Premium Times
The minister said the Tinubu administration is determined to ensure that the work of journalists "will continue unhindered and interrupted". Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Departs Abuja to Attend 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in United States
Vanguard
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Sunday evening departed Abuja for Dallas, United States of America, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, States to Review Sentencing for Suicide Attempts - Fagbemi, SAN
Vanguard
The Federal Government has pledged to review the law imposing sentencing for suicide attempts. Read more »
Nigeria: Why FDIs Continue to Shun Nigeria - Atiku
Vanguard
The Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 election, Atiku Abuabar, has said foreign investors will avoid Nigeria as long as the current… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Police Speak On Detained Journalist, Relocate Him
Premium Times
Mr Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has been held incommunicado at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti in Lagos… Read more »
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Judicial Appointments Have Become Network Corruption [opinion]
Premium Times
This is also a clear violation of Rule 11(iv) of the Code of Conduct for judicial officers in Nigeria, which requires that "in the exercise of his administrative duties, a judicial… Read more »
Nigeria: Viral List of Ex-Govs Under Investigation Over Alleged Corruption False, Misleading - EFCC
Vanguard
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has refuted a purported list of former governors under investigation for alleged corruption, which has now gone viral. Read more »
Nigeria: 'How Is This Okay?' Yemi Alade Kicks Against House Demolition in Lagos
Vanguard
Popular singer Yemi Alade has spoken out against the Lagos State Government following the recent demolition of several houses in Maryland. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Kills Several Terrorists in Borno, Niger in Airstrikes
Vanguard
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Whirl Punch in the North East and North Central killed several terrorists in airstrikes in Borno… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano, Jigawa Farmers, Motorists Count Losses Amidst Fuel Scarcity
Premium Times
Black marketers sell a four-litre gallon of fuel at N6,000 or higher, depending on demand and location. Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues Governors, Wike Over Loans By States, Abuja
Premium Times
In the suit, SERAP is arguing that "It is in the public interest to grant the reliefs sought. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Army Chief Ihejirika Gets New Job
Premium Times
Mr Ihejirika served as the country's chief of army staff between September 2010 and January 2014, when he retired from service. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Highway Red Flag, Tinubu's Personal Business - Atiku
Vanguard
"Rather than improving the ease of doing business, the Tinubu administration had shown to the world that his personal business interest and that of his family would always be… Read more »
Nigeria: PETAN Members, Others Consider Bidding for Nigeria's Oil Blocks
Vanguard
Members of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, PETAN - an association of Nigerian Indigenous Technical Oilfield Service Companies in the upstream and downstream… Read more »
Nigeria: 100,395 Kano Pregnant Women Access Free Antenatal Care in 2 Years
Leadership
A total of 110,395 pregnant women from communities across Kano State enrolled to access free antenatal healthcare services from 2022 till date. Read more »
Nigeria: 100 Shanties for Demolition On Lagos Island
Leadership
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Hon. Tokunbo Wahab has stated that the state will undertake enforcement action to remove over 100 shanties at… Read more »
Nigeria: ActionAid Rejects Attempt to Silence Journalists, Demands Release of FIJ Reporter
Daily Trust
The ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has condemned the arrest of journalist Daniel Ojukwu of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Malnutrition - How Faith Leaders Can Influence Positive Change - Aliko Dangote Foundation
Daily Trust
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has underscored the pivotal role of religious and traditional institutions in tackling the pressing issues of malnutrition and hunger within… Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Courier Operators Involved in Arms, Drug Trafficking - Nipost
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has clamped down on unlicensed courier operators in Kaduna. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Christianity Practised in Nigeria Is Scam - Pastor Sign Fireman [interview]
Premium Times
Fireman addressed the past controversy that nearly derailed his ministry, the source of his acclaimed miraculous powers, and engaged in various other pertinent topics. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Nigerian Teams Qualify for Olympic Games Relays
Premium Times
The Mixed Relay team finished behind the USA, who set a Championship Record of 3:11.52. Read more »
Nigeria: Team Nigeria Men's 4x400, Mixed Relay Qualify for Paris Olympic
Leadership
Team Nigeria Men's 4x400 and Mixed relay have booked their qualification to the tickets to the 2024 Summer Paris Olympic Games respectively. Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: Tinubu's Nigeria - a Year At the Edge of the Abyss [analysis]
African Arguments
University students are among those hit hardest by the Tinubu administration's IMF-directed austerity programme. Read more »
Nigeria: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Set to Break Srict Royal Protocol with Nigeria Visit
Fame Frenzy
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit Nigeria this month to celebrate the Invictus Games' 10th anniversary. Read more »