Nigeria: How I Chased Shekau Out of Niger State - Ex-Gov Aliyu

A former governor of Niger state, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, has said he chased the dreaded Boko Haram leaders, Abubakar Shekau and Abu Qaqa, out of Niger State during his first… Read more »

Nigeria: We've Interviewed More Than 150,000 Nigerians, 30,000 Students - U.S. Embassy

Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S., Embassy in Nigeria, Mr David Greene, has revealed that they have interviewed over 150,000 Nigerians while further noting that the embassy has… Read more »

Africa: Mutaru Muqthar Emerges African of the Year 2017

The award jury of the Daily Trust African of the Year Award has named 34-year-old Mutaru Mumuni Muqthar as AFRICAN OF THE YEAR for 2017. Read more »

Gambia: I Fight So No Girl Experiences What I Went Through — African Of The Year

Musu Bakoto Sawo, winner of the Daily Trust African of the Year award, began activism at the age of nine and has been championing the… Read more »

Africa: Gift of the Givers Founder Imtiaz Sooliman Named 2023 Daily Trust African of the Year

A South African doctor, Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, has been declared winner of the 2023 Daily Trust African of the Year Award Read more »

Nigeria: How to Get 2024 Budget Right - Economists

Experts on Thursday weighed in on the 2024 budget estimates presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, concluding that while the budget is ambitious, the… Read more »

Nigeria: Challenging Accidental Leadership in Nigeria's Democracy Beyond the Ballot

Democracy, widely recognised as the most favourable form of governance, has firmly rooted itself in the fabric of Nigerian society. Despite its firm establishment, the democratic… Read more »

Nigeria: Cost of Fuel - Dry Season Farmers in Taraba Opt for Solar, Gas Water Pumps

Dry season farmers in Taraba State have opted for solar and gas-driven water pumping machines as a result of the high costs of diesel and petrol. Read more »

Nigeria: Enoh Pledges Renewed Dedication to Revitalise Sports Sector

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has promised to redouble his efforts to reposition Nigeria's sports sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Metro Line Ready For Commission In May 2024 - Minister

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, said the Abuja Metro Line train service will be ready for commissioning in May, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Nagiko Tomato Fit for Consumption - Lagos Govt

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has exonerated the Erisco Foods Limited, saying its NAGIKO Tomato is fit for consumption. Read more »

Nigeria: Addressing Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions

CCTV good for security, not sure on sexual harassment - Don President assenting to Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill will curb the tide - GMI Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram - Borno State Governor Wants More Troops in North East

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has called for the deployment of more military personnel to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from their enclaves in Borno and other… Read more »

Nigeria: Airlines Must Pay Compensation for Cancelled, Delayed Flights - Govt

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, defaulting airlines must pay compensations for flight cancelations and delays. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Executive Council Approves 2024 Appropriation Bill

House committees get 2 weeks to work on budget Read more »

Nigeria: Getting Primary Health Care Delivery Right for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria

Ache's mother died a few months ago due to the absence of a primary healthcare centre (PHC) or health post in her community in Ibaji local government of Kogi State. The only PHC… Read more »

Nigeria: Dilapidated Power Plants, Erratic Supply Stunt Nigeria's Economy

10Yrs After, Kano's 10mw Hydro Power Plant Dallies Ibom Power Plant Underutilised Azura Edo Plant Fails To Improve Supply Improved Power Supply In Cross River Elumelu Cites Gas… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Lacks Accurate Data for National Planning - Senate Panel

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Identity and National Population, Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, has lamented the absence of accurate population data to plan Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Over 5,000 Ecological Disasters Seeking Urgent Intervention - Govt

The Ecological Project Office said it was currently in possession of over 5,000 requests from disaster-ravaged communities across the country seeking the federal government's… Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad - Toxicology Ongoing in U.S., Says Coroner

The Lagos Coroner Court sitting at Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu, on Wednesday, said the most crucial aspect of an autopsy to determine the cause of death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba,… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Commission Calls for Concrete Actions to Safeguard Democracy in West Africa

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, has called for concrete actions to safeguard democracy and to restore the region as the bastion of democracy in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Petrol Price Hike, Transport Fare Dropped in October - NBS

Despite the increase in the fuel pump price, the National Bureau of Statistics has stated that there was a drop in the price of transportation fare in October. Read more »

Nigeria: Hunger Forcing Us Out of Nigeria - Stowaways

Four stowaways arrested onboard a ship that was on its way to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by officers of the Nigerian Navy (NN) have confessed attempting to exit the country… Read more »

Nigeria: Security - Residents Express Concern Over Calabar Carnival

Residents of Calabar in Cross River State have expressed concern over the annual Calabar Carnival following insecurity in the city. Read more »

Nigeria: The Economic Cost of Vandalism, Insecurity

The electricity distribution company (DisCo) that provides power to the FCT is not answerable to the FCT Administration. Therefore, the FCTA lacks the power to penalise it for its… Read more »