April 28
Nigeria: Fire From Cooking of 86-Year-Old Razes Building in Kwara
Daily Trust
An 86-year-old man has been injured in an inferno that gutted a building on Saturday at No.14 Afolayan Street, off Asa Dam road in Ilorin, Kwara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Oba Ewuare II Suspends 6 'Traditional Functionaries' Over Sacrilege, Falsehood
Daily Trust
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has suspended six traditional functionaries for allegedly engagement in"sacrilegious show of shame and falsehood against the Benin Custom." Read more »
Nigeria: Birs Recovers 15 Stolen Vehicles
Daily Trust
The Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) on Saturday disclosed that it had recovered 15 stolen vehicles at the point of vehicle renewal and change of ownership… Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Inside Nigeria's Legal Battle With Us Over $8.6 Million Arms Fund
Premium Times
"I am very disturbed by the fact that you are now claiming ignorance of the fact that the funds belong to Nigeria," reads a letter by Nigeria's lawyer to his US counterpart. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - Flynas Assures Seamless Airlift
Daily Trust
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Planet Travels Limited, a General Sales Agent (GSA) of Flynas, Alhaji Umar Kaila, has assured a seamless journey for pilgrims… Read more »
Nigeria: Science & Tech Minister Mourns Ayogu Eze
Daily Trust
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has said the untimely departure of Senator Ayogu Eze marks a significant loss for both Enugu State and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Security - Cislac Asks FG to Tackle Corruption in Ecological Fund
Daily Trust
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre/Transparency International (CISLAC)/TI-Nigeria has urged the federal government to tackle corruption in the management of ecological… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers United Set to Benefit From Accumulated Fixtures
Daily Trust
During their campaign in the 2024 CAF Confederation Cup, Rivers United were hovering around the relegation zone in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Govt, Locals Mourn Slain Military Commander
Daily Trust
The Katsina State Government and residents of the state are mourning a military commander, Major Mohammed, who was killed on Thursday by gunmen suspected to be bandits. Read more »
Nigeria: How Low Income Earners Battle for Survival Amidst Rising Inflation
Daily Trust
Low income earners are struggling to meet their basic needs amidst the high cost of commodities occasioned by rising inflation, Daily Trust Saturday reports. Read more »
Nigeria: 'You Lied - You Sacked Me' - Fatima Mai Zogale Replies Former Boss
Daily Trust
Controversy has continued to trail the sack of Fatima Mai Zogale - a Moringa leaves vendor recently eulogised in a song released by ace political praise singer Dauda Adamu, aka… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Tomato Farmers Lose Profit to Production Cost
Daily Trust
Tomato farmers in Katsina State are struggling to recoup their investments as the market value of the produce has declined in recent times. Read more »
Nigeria: Music Is the Core of My Creativity - Onche [interview]
Daily Trust
Sam Onche George Jnr is a US-based digital artist and painter. In this interview with Daily Trust on Sunday, he shares his journey from a childhood immersed in music, fashion and… Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Close to General Murtala - He Died Poor - Ambassador Aminu Wali [interview]
Daily Trust
Ambassador Aminu Bashir Wali, 83, has left footprints in business, politics and diplomacy. He served in many positions such as Permanent Representative of Nigeria in the United… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Cjtf Members Feared Dead, Others Wounded On Borno Highway
Daily Trust
At least five civilian JTF members have been killed and unspecified others sustained varying degrees of injury when they stepped on landmines along the Maiduguri/Gomboru Ngala… Read more »
Nigeria: Agro Solutions - Hot Weather Management of Poultry
Daily Trust
During the summer, it is very important for poultry producers to be mindful of the effects warmer temperatures can have on their flocks. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Yobe Rice Farmers Face Tougher Decision This Year
Daily Trust
It is obvious that the high cost of fertiliser and fuel will halt rice farming and production this year in Yobe State as many farmers are waiting for loans, borrowing, or debt from… Read more »
Nigeria: New Minimum Wage - Tinubu in Knife-Edge Balancing Act
Daily Trust
Three days from today is May 1, 2024, a day that is designated globally as the International Workers Day, to commemorate the struggles by labour to earn a more respectable… Read more »
West Africa: Traders Worry Over Rising Extortion On Nigeria-Benin Border
Daily Trust
Traders, clearing agents and drivers have expressed concerns over the proliferation of checkpoints mounted by security operatives on the Seme Border-Mile 2 corridor. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Rebounds, Sells for 1,280/$ At Parallel Market
Daily Trust
The Naira yesterday recovered against the US dollar at the parallel market as it appreciated to N1280/$, according to market information obtained by Nairametrics from currency… Read more »
Nigeria: To Nigerian Universities, a Message From America's Campuses
This Day
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April 27
Sierra Leone: Fugitive Linked to Failed Coup Fatally Shot
Concord
Police announced that Captain John Conteh, a wanted suspect in the failed November 26, 2023 coup, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers after attempting to evade capture… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Chose to Be an MMA Fighter - Blessing Onyeali [interview]
Premium Times
Blessing Onyeali isn't your typical Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Read more »
Togo: Togo's Battle for Democracy Amid Constitutional Controversy
DW
Amid tensions and accusations of a constitutional coup, Togo heads to the polls next week. The African nation stands at a crossroads of democracy and dissent. Read more »
Togo: Togo National Day [document]
State Department
On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer congratulations to the people of Togo as you celebrate the 64th anniversary of your nation's independence. The partnership… Read more »