March 28
Nigeria: Military Declares Professor, Woman, Others Wanted Over Soldiers' Killing in Delta
The military high command on Thursday morning declared eight persons wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers and officers in Okuama Community of Delta State. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos - Police Arrest 2,329 Suspects, Prosecute 2,253 in 3 Months
The Lagos State Police Command said it arrested 2,329 suspected criminals during different operations in the metropolis in the last three months out of which it prosecuted 2,253. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Standardise Its Agro Commodities Grading System - Nabg
The Nigerian Agribusiness Group (NABG) has said that it is important for Nigeria to standardise its agro commodities grading system to meet international benchmarks. Read more »
Nigeria: We Disconnected Power Supply to Uch Over N400m Debt - - Ibadan Disco
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc said it disconnected power supply to the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan due to an outstanding debt of N400… Read more »
Nigeria: Pest Control - FG Begins Spray of Farms in 11 States
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has commenced aerial spraying of farms in Kebbi and several other frontline states as part of the federal government's national pest… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Bows to Pressure, Releases Abducted Editor
Segun Olatunji, Editor of FirstNews Online Newspaper, has regained freedom after spending 12 days in custody. Read more »
Nigeria: Explainer - Is Binance Exit From Nigeria a 'Blessing' to Naira?
Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2017 by Chinese-Canadian developer, Changpeng Zhao (aka CZ). Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Challenge - The Worst Is Over - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has hailed the role of youths and their creativity in shaping Nigeria's future, promising that the federal government will provide the enabling… Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj Fare - Ndume Seeks Subsidy for First-Timers
The Senate's Chief Whip, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has criticised the increase in the 2024 Hajj fare by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), saying it was unjust and a… Read more »
Nigeria: Convention - Abure's Illegality Won't Stand - -NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted that the reported reelection of the Labour Party Chairman, Julius Abure, won't stand, describing the national convention of the party… Read more »
Nigeria: Cultist Bags 7 Years Jail Term in Ogun
A 22-year-old man named Adewale Adenekan has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Special Cultism Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for his involvement in a secret society. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Extends Service of FCT Head of Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a six-month extension of service for the newly appointed Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory Civil Service Commission, Mr. Udo… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Tinubu's Statement, a Final Blow On Ningi's Bogus Claims
The dust raised by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP- Bauchi Central) on the 2024 budget has finally been laid to rest with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's statement on the matter during an… Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: 'Lack of Water, Poor Sanitation in Schools Hindering Girl-Child Education'
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has expressed concern about the impact of inadequate Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in many… Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai's Fresh Meeting With SDP Chieftains, Others Heightens 2027 Speculations
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has again met with political leaders across different political parties, further fueling speculation about his future political… Read more »
March 25
Nigeria: Kelechi Iheanacho Backs Finidi George to Be Nigeria's Permanent Coach
Nigerian Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his endorsement of Finidi George to become the permanent head coach of the Nigerian national team. George oversaw Nigeria's recent 2-1… Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: Kano Tik Toker, Murja, Granted Bail, Banned From Social Media Posting
A Kano State High Court sitting in Bompai has granted bail to popular Kano TikToker, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum with a condition that… Read more »
Nigeria: Amotekun Arrests Driver for Hypnotising 15-Year-Old Female Passenger
The Osun branch of Amotekun Corps (the Southwest regional security outfit) has taken custody of a 26-year-old commercial bus driver for allegedly charming and abducting a… Read more »
Nigeria: Ramadan - Abuja National Mosque Foundation Donates Food to 600 Indigent Muslims
The Abuja National Mosque Da'awah and Welfare Foundation (ANMDWF) has donated foodstuff and condiments for 600 vulnerable Muslims in the FCT and environs to cushion the effects of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa, Oyo Govs Express Concerns Over State Police
Governors of Nasarawa and Oyo States have voiced their reservations regarding the implementation of state police, citing concerns over funding and the appropriate legislative… Read more »
Nigeria: Warder Brutalised At Yobe Police Station
A corrections officer, Abubakar Umar Mainta, has been brutalised at the Police Area Command's office in Potiskum, Yobe State. Read more »
Nigeria: No More Ransom Payments, but...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu demonstrated his defiance in the face of the recent upsurge in mass kidnappings in Kaduna, Borno, Sokoto, and Bauchi, by affirming that no ransom would… Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment - Edo CJ Revises Panel List, Replaces 2 Members
The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, has made changes to the seven-man panel tasked with investigating the alleged misconduct and perjury accusations against… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - Technocrats Vs Politicians!
Unless the courts adjudicate against the declared results of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) party primaries for their governorship tickets… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspected Bandit, Recover 81 Cows in FCT
Command have raided a kidnappers' den, arrested a bandit and recovered 81 rustled cows, four sheep and AK-47 rifles. Read more »