February 17
Nigeria: Edo - Meet APC Contestants for Governorship Ticket Today
Gladiators jostling to pick the governorship ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State will today know their fate today. Although, 12 of them were cleared… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Emerged Pioneer First Class Graduate - Grace Anikwe
Grace Ndidi Anikwe recently set a record by becoming the first graduate to bag a first class, Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood in the University of Jos. In this interview,… Read more »
West Africa: How Nigeriens in Nigeria Are Faring After Country's Exit From Ecowas
The exit of Niger Republic from the ECOWAS has continued to attract reactions from national and international circles. With a large number of Nigerien citizens in Nigeria, Daily… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Intercept N42m Contrabands in Kebbi
The joint patrol team of Sector 4, northwest zone of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted contrabands worth N42,429,63 at various border points in Kebbi State. Read more »
North Africa: Hardship - Northern Youths Seek Relief in Middle East, North Africa
Make fortunes from travel agency, tailoring, others 'We also face dire situation in Qatar' Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Tackle Quackery in Healthcare Sector, Nma Tells FG
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the federal government to tackle quackery in Nigeria's healthcare sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 21 in Kaduna, Katsina - Recruit Minors in Sokoto
Bandits have invaded Gindin Dutse Makyali village, Kufana District, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, burning 12 villagers in their homes. Read more »
Nigeria: No Blockage of Trucks On Kara-Jebba-Mokwa Road - Police
The police command in Niger State has denied blocking trucks conveying foodstuffs and animals to the Southern part of the country on the Kara-Jebba-Mokwa road. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Ogun - How Priests, Herbalists Slaughtered Woman for 'N200m Money Rituals'
Police Command in Ogun State on Thursday arrested and paraded two priests of Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Prophet Peter Oluwalolese and Prophet Jamiu Yusuf, for alleged brutal… Read more »
Nigeria: It's Illegal for Tertiary Institutions to Collect Tuition in Dollars - NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Thursday reiterated its position that no tertiary institution in Nigeria is allowed to charge tuition fees in dollars. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Son-in-Law As Managing Director of FHA
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of his son-in-law, Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, as the new Managing Director/CEO of Federal Housing Authority (FHA). Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes N'west Devt Commission, NYSC Trust Fund Bills for Second Reading
The Senate has passed for second reading bills seeking establishment of North West Development Commission (NWDC) and the National Youth Service Corps Trust Fund. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity May Prevent Nigeria From Achieving SDGs 2030 - Ipcr
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has said the current insecurity in Nigeria may hinder the country from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by… Read more »
Nigeria: Man in Court for 'Defrauding' American Lover $373,000
A middle-aged man, Nwachi Chidozie Kingsley, has been arraigned for allegedly defrauding an American, Nicole Kierulff Sayers the sum of $373,000 on the pretext to marry her. Read more »
Nigeria: Robbers Beat Up Pregnant Woman in Oyo, Seize Baby Items
Men of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested suspected robbers who physically assaulted a pregnant woman in 2023. Read more »
West Africa: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Meet Over Plan to Create New Confederation
Ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger met in the Burkinabe capital on Thursday to discuss creating a confederation. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We'll Continue to Approve More Universities - NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said due to the huge gap in demand and supply of university education in Nigeria, the Commission will continue to give approval for… Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - FG Sets Up Committee to Combat Hoarding, Considers State Police to Tackle Insecurity
The Federal Government in collaboration with state Governors have agreed to to set up a committee to tackle the issue of hoarding of farm produce in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: How 28-Yr-Old Uses Innovative Approach to Save His Fish Farm
Across the country, young Nigerians are beginning to leverage the abundant opportunities in the nation's agricultural sector to generate more income for themselves. Read more »
Nigeria: After CBN/Faan - Upstream Commission Transfers Over 200 Staff to Lagos
Following the recent mass transfer of staff by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the relocation of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigerian Upstream… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 8 Kidnappers in FCT, Recover N9m
Operatives of the FCT Police Command have arrested eight suspected kidnappers and recovered N9 million cash which they collected as ransom. Read more »
Nigeria: Out-of-School Kids - Reps Ask Govs to Order Compulsory Enrolment
The House of Representatives has asked state governments to order enrollment of children in school compulsory. Read more »
Nigeria: LP Suspends National Treasurer After Fraud Allegation Against Chairman
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP) has slammed a six-month suspension on its embattled treasurer, Mrs Oluchi Oparah. Read more »
Nigeria: Sporting Lagos Defeat Rivers United to End 7-Game Winless Run
There was a huge sense of relief at the Onikan stadium after home team, Sporting Lagos yesterday finally snapped a 7-game winless run to defeat Rivers United 1-0 in a rescheduled… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Got My Passport 18 Days After Applying Online, 4 Days After Capturing
To test the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria's immigration system, I opted for a firsthand experience in securing a passport through the revamped process. I embarked on the journey… Read more »