Nigeria: N80bn 'Fraud' - EFCC Detains Yahaya Bello, to Arraign Him

Following the arrest of Yahaya Bello, a former governor of Kogi State by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), all arrangements have been made to… Read more »

Nigeria: Cuba - Embassy Pays Tribute to Fidel Castro

The Embassy of Cuba in Nigeria on Monday paid tribute to mark the 8th anniversary of the "physical disappearance" of the country's late leader, Fidel Castro Ruz. Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi Disburses N100m Latrine Loans to Communities

The Bauchi State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), says it has disbursed N100 million loans to fast-track construction of improved latrines in rural settlements. Read more »

Nigeria: British Furniture Firm Debuts in Nigeria

Timothy Oulton, the internationally acclaimed British luxury furniture and lifestyle brand, has debuted in Nigeria with a promise to revolutionise Nigeria's luxury and functional… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Seals Church, Hotels, Bakery for Noise Pollution

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish, hotels and other establishments across the state for alleged… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Hands Over 21 Stolen Cars Worth N8.1bn to Canadian Govt

The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Wale Adeniyi, has handed over 21 exotic cars worth over N8.1bn billion to the Canadian government. Read more »

Nigeria: AfDB Disburses $1bn to Women-Led Enterprises in Nigeria, Others

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has so far disbursed $1 billion to women-led enterprises as part of the bank's efforts to bridge the financing gap among women… Read more »

Nigeria: Tax Bills - Senate Brushes Aside Opposition, Admits Presidential Committee

The Senate leadership on Wednesday resisted the opposition mounted by Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno) and Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi) against allowing top officials of the President… Read more »

Nigeria: How Leaked Memo Exposed Trends in Securing Admission Into Varsities

"My son registered and wrote the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) three times before he was able to secure admission into the university to study," said Mr Ifeanyi… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Army, Bank to Pay Officer N400m Over Wrongful Conviction

Justice Gladys Olotu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Nigerian Army and First City Monument Bank to pay Major Akeem Oseni N416m in damages for wrongful conviction,… Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Jets Out to Abidjan for Energy Resources Exhibition

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire to attend the opening ceremony of the International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy… Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Angels Face Remo Stars in Sheroes Cup Final Today

Abia Angels secured a spot in the 2024 Sheroes Cup final after defeating Bayelsa Queens 4-3 on penalties. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Women Should Be At Forefront of Climate Change Decision-Making

Felicia Ameh, 32, begins her day as early as 5:30am by fetching water from a distant stream, preparing breakfast, and ensuring that her three children are ready for the village… Read more »

Africa: NGF President Launches Africa's First Online-Based Golf Training Programme

The President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe has introduced a groundbreaking initiative in golf development with the launch of an online-based golf… Read more »

Nigeria: Auditor-General Must Be the Real Watchdog

The recurring incidences of financial impropriety in the public sector have become embarrassing hallmarks of Nigeria's fallen moral standards. The frequency with which these acts… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Asks N/Assembly to Confirm Oluyede As Coas

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to confirm Lt Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Secure Two Slots At 2025 Qatar Open After 19-Year Ban

The 2025 Qatar Open Golf Championship which will be the 39th edition will, for the first time, feature two amateur golfers from Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Another Body Recovered in Benue Community After Raid

One more body was recovered on Tuesday following a violent attack that forced residents to flee multiple communities in Katsina-Ala and Logo local government areas (LGAs) of Benue… Read more »

Nigeria: Four Docked Over Theft of Intoxicants, Children's School Bags in Ekiti

The police in Ekiti State have arraigned four people, Efoghe Friday, 28, Awalu Shehu, 25, Isah Sanni, 25, and Yusuf Mannir, 27, before an Ado-Ekiti magistrates' court in Ado-Ekiti… Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi - APC Guber Candidate's Associate Defects to PDP

A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Bauchi State, Adamu Bello, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records 79 Percent Reduction in Crude Oil Theft

Nigeria recorded 79 per cent reduction in crude oil theft, 15% decline in oil and gas revenue as well as 8% decrease in production volumes between 2022 and 2023 with the… Read more »

Nigeria: Lack of Unity Nigeria's Greatest Problem - Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the greatest problem confronting Nigeria from a political perspective is its lack of unity, adding that genuine development will remain… Read more »

Nigeria: Abducted 4 Family Members Freed After N8m Ransom in Kaduna

Four family members who were abducted at Kasangwai in Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State have regained their freedom after payment of N8 million ransom to their abductors. Read more »

Nigeria: I Am Hale, Hearty, but Some People Want Me Dead - Obasanjo

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said he's hale and hearty even though some people want him to die. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Meets Top 100 Exporters, Vows to Tackle Bottlenecks, Corruption

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, yesterday, in Lagos, met with top 100 exporters in the Nigerian economy, and vowed to address regulatory and… Read more »