June 19
Nigeria: 'Stolen' $6.2m - What Emefiele Told Us in Kuje Prison - Investigators
One of the investigators handling the case of $6,230,000 allegedly stolen from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on February 8, 2023, has revealed what Godwin Emefiele, immediate… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria, Africa to Witness Rise of Drug Abuse Among Youths - UNODC
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has raised an alarm that Nigeria and some African countries would witness 40% rise in the population of drug users especially… Read more »
Nigeria: How $6.2m Stolen From Central Bank Within 24 Hours Was Shared
The sum of $6,230,000 allegedly stolen from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on February 8, 2023, was shared and invested into real estate, according to court documents. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Reads Riot Act to Militants, Poachers Occupying Reserves
Ogun State Government, on Wednesday, vowed to flush out militants and poachers occupying forest reserves in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Politics Can Destroy You, Buba Galadima Warns Tinubu
Elder statesman, Buba Galadima, has warned President Bola Tinubu against meddling in the politics of Kano State. Read more »
Nigeria: Reopening of Lagos-Kano Rail Line Major Rebound for Economy - Group
The Democratic Front (TDF), a pro-democracy group, has described the repair and reopening of the Lagos-Kano railway line for freight operations as a major boost for the economy. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF to Receive 50 New Aircraft to Boost Anti-Banditry Operations
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to bolster its anti-banditry operations with the acquisition of 50 new aircraft scheduled to arrive between now and next year. This… Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: Man Allegedly Kills 6-Year-Old Daughter
The Delta State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a man, Sankey Ovemureye, who allegedly killed his six-year-old daughter by smashing her head against a wall in Uviama New… Read more »
Nigeria: Husband Killing - Mother of 6 Regains Freedom After 9 Years in Prison
A 62-year-old housewife, Beatrice Safiu, has regained her freedom from prison nine years after she was sentenced to life in prison for killing her husband in Igere, Ihunusa Opic… Read more »
Nigeria: 8-Year-Old Girl Raped in Delta
A 50-year-old man name has reportedly raped an eight-year-old girl on Oghene Road in the Amukpe area in Sapele LGA of Delta State. Read more »
Nigeria: 2 Killed As Herders, Guards Clash in Benue
At least two people have been reportedly killed and three injured after a clash between officers of the Livestock Guards and alleged herdsmen in Kwua community near the Modern… Read more »
Nigeria: From Kudi Abiola Corner to Dobale for Democracy
The love that follows us sometime is our trouble, which we still thank as love - Shakespeare Read more »
Nigeria: NYSC Offers Free Medical Services in Edo
Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), under their Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD), have offered free medical services to residents of Ekae community in… Read more »
West Africa: Re - Nigeria Needs Sacrificing Citizens to Progress
At a time like this leaders at all levels are felicitating with Muslims all over the world as Muslims are currently celebrating the Eid el-Kabir and also pass massage on what's… Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: Tax Evasion - Private Jets Owners Jostle to Beat 30-Day Deadline
Uneasy calm now hovers around private jet owners over moves by the federal government to commence investigation into the operation of improper imported private jets into the… Read more »
Nigeria: African Ministers Adopt AI Strategy for Digital Transformation in Nigeria, Others
African ICT and Communications Ministers have unanimously adopted "Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and African Digital Compact." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Must Tighten Security Around Telecom Infrastructure
Over the last two decades, the Nigeria's telecommunications industry has witnessed phenomenal growth which saw 400,000 phone lines in 1998 jumped to over 200 million active mobile… Read more »
Nigeria: Counterproductive World Bank Loan - Reasons to Reject
There is a reason critics say the prudence of this Tinubu administration lacks purpose. After proposing to borrow N20 trillion from the pension fund, they are considering taking… Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: Winning War Against Insurgency, Other Crimes in Nigeria Through Local Content
The Nigeria's automotive was established in the 1950s aimed at producing both passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. This was made possible by likes of Federated Motors… Read more »
Nigeria: Saraki's Mother Dies At 88
Madam Florence Morenike Saraki, mother of former Senate President Bukola Saraki, is dead. Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - Residents Turn to Charcoal Stove As Kerosene Price Soars
Some Enugu residents have jettisoned their kerosene stoves, opting for charcoal stoves due to high cost of kerosene which currently sells between N1,350 and N1,600 per litre. Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: 'You Sounded Highly Disrespectful' - Lawal Tells Osimhen
The reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen's viral video on social media castigating the immediate past coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George, has continued to… Read more »
Nigeria: Torgah Wins Rowland Adewumi Golf Classic in Abuja
Ghana's Vincent Torgah has emerged overall winner of the maiden Rowland Adewumi Golf classic tournament held at the prestigious IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Nlng Reiterates Commitment to Delivering Train 7 Benefits to Nigerians
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering economic benefits through the Train 7 project on Bonny Island. Read more »
Nigeria: Rep Ehindero Launches Pregnancy Initiative, Equips Health Centres
The Member representing Akoko North-East/Akoko North-West Federal Constituency of Ondo State, Ife Ehindero, has launched a programme called Ibidero Pregnancy Initiative and… Read more »