May 23
Nigeria: 'I'll Be Back in August', Inside Details of Ado Bayero's Last Trip As Emir
In what could be termed as his last official outing, the ousted Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, was in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Wednesday, while his fate was being decided… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 9,000 Terrorists, Bandits Killed in One Year - Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, says no fewer than 9,300 bandits and insurgents have been killed in the last one year. Read more »
Nigeria: We've Eliminated 'Miracle' Centres in Benue Schools - Govt
The Director-General of Benue State Education Quality Assurance Agency (BEQA), Dr. Terna Francis, says the agency has eliminated 'miracle' centres from secondary schools across the… Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Ogun to Resuscitate Olokola Seaport Project
Ogun State Government has said efforts are in top gear to resuscitate the Olokola Seaport, as well as initiate other developmental projects, with a view to developing the state,… Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Bon Sports Host Amateur Golf Tourney for Senior Citizens
As part of efforts to promote the game of golf among senior citizens in Nigeria, Bose Onwuegbu Ngozi (BON) Sports Promotions and Events Limited recently hosted an amateur golf… Read more »
Nigeria: When We Cannot Explain Why Prices Are Rising
Nigeria has arrived at a situation where it is hard now to explain in clear terms why some economic variables, especially costs or prices, are changing in the manner they are… Read more »
Nigeria: 120 Commercial Motorcycles Seized in Abuja
The FCT Administration has seized 120 commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, operating in prohibited areas in the city center. Read more »
Nigeria: N15m Up for Grabs in Bayelsa Governor's Cup
Over 220 male and female football clubs and para-soccer teams are vying for the N15 million prize money in the ongoing Bayelsa State Governor's Cup, tagged 'Prosperity Cup'. Read more »
Nigeria: Top NPFL Clubs Face Tricky Ties in Fed Cup Round of 32
A number of teams in the top-tier Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) face early elimination from this year's President Federation Cup as the Round of 32 matches hold today and… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Demolishes Madalla Market
The Madalla weekly market in Suleja LGA of Niger State was yesterday pulled down by the authorities of the local government area with the directive of the state government amid… Read more »
Nigeria: Kick Out Corruption in MDAs, Minister, EFCC Tell Internal Auditors
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyode, have challenged… Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Can Change Fortune of Nigeria - Uniabuja VC
Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja (UniAbuja), Prof Rasheed Na'Allah, has said the government needs to support the film industry because it is a multi-million-dollar sector… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's First Year Anniversary 'Ll Be Low Key - Govt
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu's administration will be low-key. Read more »
Nigeria: Heavy Security As Kano Emirates Council Law Scales First Reading
Armed security operatives from the police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) took over strategic places at Kano House of Assembly, on Wednesday, as the lawmakers… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Names Shehu Mohammed FRSC Marshal
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of ACM Shehu Mohammed as the new Corp Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). Read more »
West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Will Soon Rescind Decision to Leave Ecowas - Ndume
A Nigerian Senator, Ali Ndume, who is also a member of the ECOWAS Parliament, has expressed optimism that Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic will soon rescind their decision to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Students Blocked From Studies, Ordered to Leave UK
Some Nigerian students have been thrown off university courses and ordered to leave the UK after a currency crisis left them struggling to pay tuition fees on time. Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: Senate Considers Bill to Stop Athletes From Using Performance Drugs
The Senate yesterday passed for a second reading an executive bill tagged, "National Anti- Doping Bill, 2024 (SB.455)" during plenary. Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Emir Bayero Meets Awujale, Says Kano, Ijebu Share Things in Common
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, on Wednesday paid a visit to the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Ogun State, Oba Sikiru Kayode, saying the ancient towns share a… Read more »
Nigeria: Culture, Religion Threats to Women Participation in Politics - Ganduje
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has identified culture and religion as some of the factors impeding massive women… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi, LP Spokesmen Speak On Claims of Abure's Endorsement
The visit to the national headquarters of the Labour Party (LP) by the party's presidential candidate in last year's elections, Mr Peter Obi, has led to reactions from the… Read more »
Nigeria: We Wanted Kano Emirates Dissolved After Gov Abba Took Over - Lawmaker
A principal officer of the Kano State House of Assembly says some lawmakers wanted to dissolve Kano emirates 20 days after the inauguration of the Abba Kabir Yusuf administration. Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Operation Banex - 'How I Tracked My Husband to Abuja Barracks', Woman Denied Access Speaks
Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly beaten and detained a trader identified as Caleb Onyemaeachi Chidera over the clash between soldiers and traders at the Banex Plaza,… Read more »
Nigeria: Portable Displays New Benz After Arrest Over G Wagon Debt
Controversial Hip Hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, says he has purchased a new Mercedes-Benz. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Govt Policies Responsible for Worsening Standard of Living, Unemployment - Acf
Foremost Northern mouthpiece, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has lamented that some policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government are responsible for the… Read more »