Nigeria: NSCDC Nabs 8 Suspected Oil Thieves in Bayelsa

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Bayelsa Command, on Tuesday, said it has arrested eight suspects in its fight against oil thieves in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Man Gets 3 Months Jail for Robbing Student

...Another jailed for defrauding POS operator Read more »

Nigeria: Takeaways From Speaker Abbas' Historic World Press Conference

At a time the country faces critical challenges that threaten the very fabric of its existence; at a time, Nigerians battle with economic hardship that leaves many households in… Read more »

Nigeria: PRP to FG - Reject IMF Stance On Fuel, Electricity Subsidies

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has urged the All Progressives Congress-led (APC) federal government not to succumb to the pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, UK Trade Hits N12trn As Deal Sealed to Ease Barriers

The value of trade between Nigeria and the United Kingdom has hit N12.3 trillion (£6.7bn) as at the end of 2023, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris… Read more »

Nigeria: Tricycle Riders Protest in Yobe

There was tension in Damaturu, the state capital of Yobe as Keke NAPEP operators embarked on a strike and protested the ongoing mistreatment and excessive fines imposed by the Yobe… Read more »

Nigeria: No Plan to Endorse Any Gov'ship Aspirant - Edo APC Chair

The acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, has assured of a level playing field for aspirants ahead of Saturday's primary election. Read more »

Nigeria: We're Sorry for the Disappointment, Ahmed Musa Apologises

The captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, has apologised to all Nigerians for the failure of the three-time African champions to win the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in… Read more »

Nigeria: Acci Partners Pebec to Ease Business Registration

The President of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Emeka Obegolu, said the chamber is partnering with the government, particularly the Presidential Enabling Business… Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Residents Decry Lack of Portable Water

Despite being surrounded by water, many residents of Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried lack of potable water in their areas. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Confirms Wabara, Makarfi As Bot Chair, Secretary

Vows to resist turning Nigeria into one-party state Read more »

Nigeria: Truth IMF Told Us

The International Monetary Fund this past weekend told us some truths about our Nigerian economy. Some are sweet, some not so sweet. In summary, the Fund told us one or two things… Read more »

Nigeria: Forex - Lagos Assembly Urges Tinubu to Reduce Foreign Trips, Pilgrimages

The Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, called on the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to reduce foreign trips for seminars and conferences by ministries and… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano - Ipac Raises Alarm Over 'Plans' to Appoint Caretaker Council Committee

Following the expiration of the tenure of the elected chairmen of 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has raised the alarm that the… Read more »

Nigeria: Oluwo Advises Tinubu to Open Borders, Lift Ban On Grains, Others

The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, HIM Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has advised President Ahmed Tinubu to open the country's borders as part of measures to mitigate the food… Read more »

Nigeria: Femi Falana, Covid-19 Fund and the Art of Misrepresentation

By Temitope Ajayi Read more »

Nigeria: IMF Confirms Return of Petrol Subsidy Under Tinubu

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the Nigerian government has, through the backdoor, resumed the payment of subsidies on the premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise… Read more »

Nigeria: Amid Insecurity, Senate Passes Vote of Confidence On Service Chiefs

The Senate yesterday passed a vote of confidence in security chiefs after about nine-hour meeting with them behind closed doors. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill 2 Policemen, Abduct 40 in Zamfara

Two policemen were killed in the wee hours of yesterday when armed bandits attacked Kasuwar Daji village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Insecurity, Senate Passes Vote of Confidence On Security Chiefs

The Senate has passed a Vote of Confidence on Security Chiefs for their efforts in fighting the security challenges bedevilling the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Gas Explosion Razes Yobe Varsity Female Hostel

A fire outbreak from a gas explosion has burnt down a female hostel block in the Yobe State University, Damaturu. Read more »

Nigeria: Fire Destroys Over 200 Case Files in Kwara High Court

A fire incident at the Kwara State high court complex has destroyed no fewer than 200 case files and office equipment. Read more »

Nigeria: Suspended Ondo PDP Chair Dies

The suspended Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Mr Fatai Adams is dead. Read more »

Nigeria: Notorious Kidnappers Arrested in Abuja, N9m Ransom Recovered

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command have arrested seven notorious kidnappers in Abuja, recovering N9 million ransom. Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina - Radda Seeks Tetfund Support to Tackle Insecurity

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina state has sought support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to tackle the challenges of insecurity affecting tertiary institutions in… Read more »