October 20
Nigeria: Super Eagles Star, Victor Boniface, Survives Car Crash in Germany
Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface has survived a crash in Germany. Read more »
Nigeria: Some Judicial Pronouncements Becoming Offensive, Bode George Tells CJN
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to end… Read more »
Nigeria: 35 Clubs Jostle for Emir of Ilorin Cup
No fewer than 35 clubs from Ilorin and its environs are currently taking part in the 2nd edition of the Emir of Ilorin Football Competition. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, a Burial Ground of Unexecuted Policies - Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Nigeria as a graveyard of unimplemented policies by past and present administrations. Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Partially Deaf Without Knowing It - Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he once suffered 25 per cent hearing loss without knowing it. Read more »
Nigeria: Arrest of #EndSARS Memorial Protesters Unacceptable - Amnesty Int'l
A leading human rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the arrest of protesters marking EndSARS anniversary at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. Read more »
Nigeria: EndSARS - I Had N25k in My Wallet but Found N9,500 After We Were Released - Protester
Thomas Olamide, one of the protesters arrsted at Lekki tollgate in Lagos, on Sunday, has raised an alarm over alleged theft. Read more »
October 18
Nigeria: Edo - Obaseki to Inaugurate Transition Committee Friday
The state Government says it will inaugurate a joint transition committee comprising members of the state government, All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor-elect,… Read more »
Nigeria: Honouring Prof Is-Haq Oloyede At 70 (I)
And so it came to pass that I would be among those privileged to witness the retirement ceremonials, from the service of the University of Ilorin, by Professor Is-haq Oloyede. On… Read more »
October 17
Nigeria: Nigeria At Potential Risk of Marburg Virus Outbreak - NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says expert risk assessment have revealed that Nigeria is at a potential risk of the Marburg Virus outbreak currently… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Receives One Million Doses of First Malaria Vaccine
The federal government on Thursday received one million doses of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine donated by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Read more »
October 18
Nigeria: UN Women, Christian Leaders Call for Action Against Gender-Based Violence
The UN Women and Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OIAC) have called on Christian leaders to curb violence against women and girls in the country during a two-day UN… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Buhari Opposed Locating Transport University in Daura - Amaechi
A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi yesterday revealed that his former principal and former President Muhammadu Buhari opposed his decision to establish University… Read more »
Nigeria: WHO Warns of 5.3 Million Health Professional Shortage in Africa By 2030
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the African Region may face a staggering shortage of 5.3 million health professionals by 2030 if urgent interventions are not… Read more »
Nigeria: Reversing Tinubu's Policies Will Spell Doom for Nigeria - World Bank
The World Bank has warned that reversing the federal government's economic policies will spell doom for Nigeria. Read more »
October 16
Nigeria: Vehicle Ban, Border Closure Crippling Our Revenue in Kwara - Customs Controller
The Area Controller of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kwara State, Faith Matthew Ojeifo, says the ban on importation of vehicles and border closure has crippled the command of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Shettima's Absence Won't Create Leadership Vacuum - Presidency
Following the absence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the country, the Presidency has clarified that there is no leadership Vacuum, saying… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Heads for Sweden As Nigerians Await Tinubu's Return
Vice-President Kashim Shettima is expected to depart Abuja on Wednesday for Sweden on a 2-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements. Read more »
Nigeria: New National Anthem Resonates More With Nigerians - Govt
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says the new national anthem 'Nigeria we hail thee' resonates more with Nigerians due to its historical context and embodiment of Nigeria's… Read more »
October 15
Nigeria: Kano Emirship Tussle - Court of Appeal Fixes Hearing for Oct 17
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has fixed Thursday, October 17, for hearing in the appeals over the emirship dispute in Kano State. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Gov'ship - Stop Propaganda, Accept Election Results, PDP Urged
A pro-democracy organisation, the Initiative for Democratic Advancement and Free Speech, has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State to accept the results of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Fagbemi, Others Get Abuad Honours As 226 Graduates With First-Class
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, Mr Damian Dodo, SAN, and Pastor Tunde Bakare, will be formally decorated with Honorary Doctor of Laws,… Read more »
Nigeria: Daily Trust Foundation Trains Journalists On Broadcast Investigations
The Daily Trust Foundation, with support from the MacArthur Foundation, has organised a three-day training session in Sokoto for journalists from the Northwest subregion, focused… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Govs' Meeting On Damagum's Fate Deadlocked
Governors of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ended their meeting on the fate of the party's acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, without reaching a… Read more »
Nigeria: Naseni to Strengthen Procurement Process
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC)/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has said his… Read more »