September 29, 2023
Africa: UN and Africa's Disproportionate Representation
The United Nations (UN), established in 1945, has persistently proclaimed its mission to foster peace, security and international cooperation. Nevertheless, a careful exploration… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Nigeria: Napoli Finally Opens Up Over Osimhen's TikTok Video
Serie A champions, Napoli, has finally spoken about a TikTok video it posted on their official page which has been generating reactions in Italy and across the world. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Steps Into Osimhen's Napoli Adversity
The Federal Government of Nigeria yesterday said it would reach out to the government of Italy, Napoli and Osimhen over the issues he is having with his club. Read more »
Nigeria: Taiwan Seeks Collaboration to Help Nigeria Grow Non-Oil Sector
The Representative and Head of Mission of the Taipei Trade Office in Nigeria, Mr Andy Liu, has expressed his country's willingness to support Nigeria to grow its non-oil sector to… Read more »
Nigeria: Lack of Accountability Preventing SMEs From Paying Taxes - Minister
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, has stated that lack of accountability in the use of taxes in Nigeria is one of the major issues preventing… Read more »
Nigeria: How Banditry Raises Food Prices in Zamfara
The price of food commodities has risen in Zamfara State following the increase in the activities of bandits across rural areas of the state, Daily Trust can report. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Morocco/Nigeria: Why Nigeria Lost 2025 Afcon Bid to Morocco
Nigeria's joint bid with the Republic of Benin has failed to sail through as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Morocco as the host for the 2025 Africa Cup of… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Leah Sharibu 'Dumps First Husband', Remarries Another ISWAP Commander
Leah Sharibu, the girl held in captivity by members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has "remarried" another terrorists' commander, after purportedly securing a… Read more »
Nigeria: Diphtheria - Unicef Deploys 9.3m Vaccine Doses to Kano, Borno, Yobe, Others
The United Nation Children Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that in the midst of the most severe diphtheria outbreak in recent global history, UNICEF has deployed 9.3 million doses of… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Nigeria: North East Political, Traditional Leaders Urged to Work for Democracy Dividends
The North East Development Association (NEDA) has called on political and traditional leaders from the zone to close ranks and work for the socio-economic development of the area. Read more »
Nigeria: The Mohbad Mystery - Justice, Scandal and Questions Unanswered
Three weeks ago, if you had stopped me and asked me about Mohbad, it would have meant nothing to me because I wouldn't know what or who that was. I suspect that might have been… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Circumstances Surrounding Mohbad's Death Will Be Unveiled in Due Time - Naira Marley
Nigerian ace singer, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has spoken up on the death of his former record label signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji aka Mohbad, saying… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Opts for Low-Key Independence Anniversary, Cites Economic Realities
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, yesterday said foreign leaders would not be invited for the 63rd independence anniversary of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Zamfara Spat Over Alleged Deals With Bandits
The Federal Government yesterday dispelled the allegation by Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal that federal officials held clandestine negotiations with bandits in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Decry Govt Inaction As Diphtheria Spreads to 18 States
Diphtheria has so far killed 453 persons, infected 7,202, and spread to 18 states across the country, the federal government said yesterday. Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad - Victim of a Failed Society?
Until he died under mysterious circumstances, the majority of older Nigerians probably have never heard of Illerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a young Nigerian rapper, singer and… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Nigeria: FCT, States Lose Trillions of Naira to Unpaid Ground Rents
The Federal Capital Territory and many states are losing trillions of naira to non-payment of ground rents by property owners, Daily Trust can report. Read more »
September 22, 2023
Nigeria: Kidnappers Beg for Food to Feed Abducted FCT Villagers
The abductors of nine people from Pavu community in Kuje Area Council of the FCT have asked the families of the victims to send them foodstuff, saying they will discuss the issue… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Rescue of Abducted Zamfara Varsity Students
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security agencies to rescue the remaining female students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, who were abducted in the early… Read more »
Nigeria: FCTA to Prosecute Owners of 149 Impounded Cars, 100 Keke, Bikes
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that owners of 149 impounded cars, 100 tricycles and several motorcycles will appear before a mobile court for various… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Confirm Release of Farmer Abducted in Kwara
A 60-year-old farmer, Kayode Ajayi, who was kidnapped last Monday on his farm in the Laluba area in Asa LGA of Kwara State, has been freed. Read more »
Nigeria: Mark Slams National Assembly's 152 Committees As Unwieldy
A former Senate president, David Mark, has described the large number of committees in the National Assembly as unwieldy, saying having too many panels would make it difficult for… Read more »
Nigeria: Sports Minister Wades Into Crisis Over Athletes Screening
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has ordered the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and the sub-committee in charge of the screening of athletes at the ongoing… Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Tinubu, Ramaphosa to Meet Over Nigeria-South Africa Relations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa in November for a business-to-business interaction that will further strengthen the… Read more »
Nigeria: UNGA - Nigeria, Others Approve Declaration to End TB By 2030
Nigeria, some UN Member States, civil society representatives and other stakeholders have approved a declaration to advance efforts to end Tuberculosis (TB) by 2030. Read more »