December 29, 2023
Nigeria: Mikel Obi Tips Super Eagles to Win 2023 Afcon Trophy
Former international, John Mikel Obi has indicated that the Super Eagles are the top favourites to win the forthcoming CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2023. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: 'We've Paid,' British American Tobacco Speaks On $110m Govt Fine
The British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) has formally reacted to the recent $110m fine imposed on it by the Federal Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer… Read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo Mourns Akeredolu, Describes Him As a Friend of Over 40 Years
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has paid a glowing tribute to his departed longtime friend and brother, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, of Ondo State, who died on Wednesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Decorates 47 New Generals
The promotion of 47 Brigadier-Generals to the rank of Major General has been approved by the Army Council. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Six Things to Know About Late Speaker Ghali Na'abba
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ghalli Na'abba, died Wednesday morning, aged 65. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Leader - National Assembly Will Pass 2024 Appropriations Bill Dec 30
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has insisted that the National Assembly would pass the 2024 appropriations bill on December 30 to sustain the January-December… Read more »
Nigeria: Farming Communities, Miyetti Allah Trade Blame Over Plateau Killings
Farming communities and herders are trading blame over the attacks in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas of Plateau State. Read more »
Nigeria: Outrage Over Plateau Massacre As Death Toll Hits 155
Outrage on Tuesday greeted the coordinated attacks on 23 villages in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas of Plateau State, which left over 150 dead and many others… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: 20 Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Pipeline in Rivers
No fewer than 20 persons were feared dead following an explosion from a vandalised oil pipeline in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions As Govt Workers Observe Christmas Without December Salaries
The delay in payment of federal civil servants' December salaries has attracted mixed reactions on social media. Read more »
Nigeria: Yuletide - Sultan Beach Wears New Look
Sultan Beach in Badagry now wears a new look with the 2023 Christmas and New Year festivities, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Read more »
Nigeria: TV Cameraperson, 3 Others Killed
Hoodlums suspected to be cultists have killed a Benin-based cinematographer and presenter working with Independent Television, Mr Hilary Odia, in Edo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun CP Visits Nollywood Actor in Hospital, Flays Shooting
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Abiodun Alamutu, has paid a visit to Azeez Ijaduade, the Nollywood actor who was reportedly shot by a policeman at Iperu, Ikenne Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Research Crucial for Pharmacy Regulation - Experts
Experts in the field of pharmacy have said research is very crucial for effective pharmacy regulation in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Flight Delays, Cancellations Worsen As NCAA Pleads With Passengers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has pleaded with passengers over inconveniences being experienced as a result of flight delays and cancellations in the last few days. Read more »
Burkina Faso/Cape Verde: 2023 Afcon - Super Eagles to Play Burkina Faso, Cape Verde Friendlies Jan
Ahead of the next month's Africa Cup of Nations, Super Eagles will play two friendly matches against Burkina Faso and Cape Verde in January. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Calls for Adoption of Climate Resilient Techniques
Farmers in Nigeria have been charged to adopt climate resilient techniques, as a measure toward sustainable agricultural revolution, amid rising global temperature. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Workers Observe Christmas Without December Salaries
Federal civil servants across the country are grumbling over the delay in payment of their December 2023 salaries. Read more »
Africa: Airtel Africa Customers Hit 150m
Airtel Africa has said it has registered its 150 millionth customer. Read more »
Nigeria: Claims of Cabinet Reshuffle Plan Cloud Ondo Acting Gov's First Week
The political unrest in Ondo State appears to be far claims that the acting governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is planning to reshuffle the State Executive Council, amid the… Read more »
Nigeria: How 'Oga At the Top' Affected My Family - Retired NSCDC Official
A retired Deputy Commandant-General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Shem Obafaiye, has narrated how the interview that birthed the 'Oga at the top' slogan… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Non-Serving Senators Celebrate Ganduje At 74
The 108 APC Non Serving Senators have extended birthday wishes to the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who marked his 74th anniversary saying over the years,… Read more »
Nigeria: Yuletide - Police Commissioner Bans Procession, Religious Ceremony in Plateau
The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Okoro Alawari, has banned any form of procession, religious and traditional ceremonies in the name of celebration in public places in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-LG Chairman, 10 Others Abducted in Taraba
A former chairman of Yorro LGA, Hon. Ishaya Dimas Dila, has been abducted along with 10 other people at Dila village and Kunini, on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 4 Missing Children, Arrest Abductors in Abia
The Abia Police Command on Sunday said it has rescued all four missing children allegedly stolen in Umuahia. Read more »