Nigeria: Alia Warns Rep Agbese Over Criticism of State's Administration

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has responded to a House of Representatives Member, Phillip Agbese, urging him to focus on his legislative duties rather than criticising the… Read more »

Nigeria: AA Endorses APC Candidate for Edo Gov'ship Poll

The Action Alliance (AA) governorship candidate for the upcoming September 21 election in Edo State, Prince Tom Iseghohi-Okojie, and his running mate, Deaconess Mabel Onaiwu, have… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite N40bn Ecological Fund, Flood Ravages States

Experts fear mismanagement of allocations 'N108bn latest disbursement largesse for some govs' Read more »

Nigeria: 2,000 Benefit From Navy's Free Medical Outreach in Bayelsa

No fewer than 2,000 residents of Beletieama community in Brass LGA of Bayelsa State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Nigerian Navy. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Reps Caucus Donates N200m for Edo Gov'ship Campaign

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in the House of Representatives has pledged strong support for Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa, the party's candidates… Read more »

Nigeria: What Sacrifice Has Tinubu Made?

Last week, a reader by name Olajide called from Abeokuta, Ogun State, and engaged me in a very interesting discussion on the state of the nation, especially in the light of the… Read more »

Nigeria: FG, NESG to Unlock Nigeria's Economic Potentials

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, says it is in strategic partnership with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and other private sector… Read more »

Nigeria: Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa Sweep More Gold Medals At National Youth Games

Defending champions, Delta State, are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to win the ongoing 8th National Youth Games. Read more »

Nigeria: Illegal Arms Importation - Govt Begins Prosecution of 10 Suspects

The federal government has said that arrangements have been concluded to destroy all seized illicit arms and ammunition from suspects and other criminals by the end of September. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Split Unity Colleges Into Basic, Secondary Schools

The federal government has announced that the 115 Federal Unity Colleges in the country will soon be unbundled into basic and secondary schools. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Engage Sultan, Shehu of Borno, Others On Tsangaya Education Reforms, Out-of - School Children

The House of Representatives Committee on Alternate Education has embarked on a wider consultation engaging the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, the Shehu of Borno, Shehu… Read more »

Nigeria: 'No More Excuses', Danjuma Asks Service Chiefs to End Killings Now

Elder statesman and former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has tasked all service chiefs to end banditry and return the country to the path of peace. Read more »

Nigeria: Reactions As Minister Says Tinubu Too Rich to Loot Nigeria's Resources

Mixed reactions have trailed comments by Ayodele Olawande, Minister of State for Youth Development, that President Bola Tinubu is an "epitome of wealth" with no interest to loot… Read more »

Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala to Seek Second Term As WTO Chief

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will seek another four-year term as head of the World Trade Organization following a broad Africa-led push to start the process early,… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Issues Fresh Estimated Petrol Price Breakdown

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has released an updated breakdown of the estimated price of petrol purchased from the Dangote Refinery. Read more »

Nigeria: Zulum Flags Off Distribution of Relief to Borno Flood Victims

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has flagged off the distribution of relief materials to victims of the devastating Maiduguri flooding taking refuge in about 36 camps. Read more »

Nigeria: Maiduguri Flood - Some Residents Still Trapped - Ndume

The senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has asked the federal government to dredge communities affected by flooding in Borno State to ease out water so that… Read more »

Nigeria: Lokpobiri Backs Appah Godday to Lift WBC African Title

The Minister of Petroleum (State), Heineken Lokpobiri, has backed Nigerian boxer, Appah Godday, to lift the WBC African title. Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Condemns Dismissal of 120 Academics Over Strike Participation

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Yola Zone, has expressed strong disapproval over the dismissal of about 120 academics from several universities for participating… Read more »

Nigeria: Plan Seeks Support to Maiduguri Flood Victims

Children and girls' rights organisation, Plan International Nigeria has expressed solidarity with the people of Borno State, particularly residents of Maiduguri who have lost their… Read more »

Nigeria: N3bn Allocated to Affected Victims Must Be Monitored, Evaluated - Actionaid

The ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has called for stringent monitoring and evaluation of the allocation of N3billion to victims affected by flood recently in Maiduguri, Borno State. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Dangote Refinery Can't Bring About Price Reduction for Now - Expert

An oil industry player and Chief Executive Officer of CITA, Dr. Thomas Ogungbangbe, has said roll out of petroleum products from Dangote Refinery would not bring about any price… Read more »

Nigeria: Historical Society of Nigeria Honors Adamawa Governor With Prestigious Award

The National Leadership of the Historical Society of Nigeria has conferred its prestigious honor award on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, recognizing his outstanding achievements… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCL Tackles Dangote Refinery, Insists Paying N898 Per Litre

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has insisted that it paid N898 per litre for the purchase of petrol from the Dangote Refinery. Read more »

Nigeria: Adamawa Proposes N268.8 Billion Budget for 2025, Warns Residents of Impending Flood

The Adamawa State Executive Council has presented a proposed budget of N268.8 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, aligning with the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and… Read more »