December 27, 2023
Nigeria: As Death Toll Hits 115 - Outrage Over Plateau Massacre
It started on Christmas eve and by yesterday, a series of attacks by gunmen on communities in two local government areas of Plateau State have left no fewer than 115 citizens dead,… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Telecom Issues Govt Must Settle in 2024
Despite the global economic downturn which started ravaging almost all sectors since the COVID-19 era in 2019, the Information and Communications Technology, ICT sector has… Read more »
Nigeria: Elerinmo Fetes Over 1000 Children, Distributes Food, Drinks to the Needy
It was a joyous moments and sweet memories as over 1000 children from Erinmo town and the environ who throng to the royal courtyard of the Elerinmo of Erinmo, HRM Oba Dr. Michael… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: 20 Governors Meet With Tinubu in Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, led other 19 governors to a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: 30 Die in Rivers Pipeline Explosion
More than 30 persons were burnt to death following an explosion from illegal pipeline tapping point in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: $9.3bn Required Annually for Refugee Education in Developing Nations - World Bank
The World Bank has estimated that about $9.3 billion is required annually to finance the education of refugee children in low and middle-income countries around the world. Read more »
Nigeria: 'We're Working Tirelessly On Stable Electricity', Power Minister, Adelabu Assures Nigerians
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday assured Nigerians of stable power supply during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Killers Won't Escape Justice, Says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has directed the security agencies to immediately apprehend those behind the heinous and brutal attacks in Bokkos and Barki-Ladi local government areas of… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Massacre - We've No Option but to Resort to Self-Help - MBF
The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, has said the people of the Middle Belt are left with no option but to resort to self-help to defend themselves given the failure of the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau - Over 100 Persons Killed, 221 Houses Burnt in Communities' Attacks
Over 80 persons have been killed as armed men invaded 12 communities in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, while 17 others were killed in Barkin Ladi LGA, where three… Read more »
Nigeria: Tragedy - Four Dead, 59 Injured On Kaduna-Abuja Expressway Auto-Crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, says four people died and 56 others sustained injuries in a road crash on the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Seizes 1,458kgs Illicit Substances, Arrests 103 Suspects in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA), seized 1,458,709kgs of illicit substances in December. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Earmarks N1.95bn for Traditional Rulers' Palaces
The Zamfara Government has earmarked N1.95 billion in the 2024 budget for the reconstruction of 18 palaces of traditional rulers in the state. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Nigeria: Unemployment - Rep Member Calls for Programmes to Discourage Japa Among Youths
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Lagos State, Mr Kalejaiye Paul, has called for the introduction of life-changing… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Kaduna Bombing - Tudun Biri Christians, Muslims Celebrate Christmas in Church
Grieving survivors, relatives and residents of Tudun Biri community, Kaduna, where a military error bombing killed over 100, have found solace in Church on Christmas day. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Begins Payment of N20,000 to Vulnerable Groups in Cross River
The Federal Government on Monday commenced payment of N20,000 to vulnerable groups in Cross River as part of efforts to reduce poverty in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Tinubu Won't Stop Intervening in States' Crises - Presidency
The Presidency has justified President Tinubu's intervention in states battling political crises such as Ondo and Rivers. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Nigeria: Katsina Chief Judge Pledges Special Court for Child Abuse, GBV Cases
Following the ceremonial assent of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP) and the Child Protection Law in Katsina State on Friday, the state's Chief Judge, Justice… Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele Released From Kuje Prison
A former Central Bank of Nigeria CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Four Romantic Movies That Excited Chioma Nwaoha in 2023
Beautiful actress Chioma Nwaoha Blessing, who's popularly known as Spanky Diva got busier this year than ever, jumping from one movie set to another and receiving accolades. Read more »
Africa: Africa Cup of Nations 2023 - Who'll Win the Trophy?
Côte d'Ivoire is ready to host the latest edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in January, but who will win the continent's biggest competition? Read more »
Africa: From Boniface to Kudus - African Stars Set to Make Their Afcon Debut in Ivory Coast
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has less than a month to go as the 24 qualified countries prepare their teams for the tournament in Ivory Coast. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - I Accomplished Everything I Set Out to Do - Toke Makinwa
Media personality Toke Makinwa has revealed that she accomplished everything she set out to achieve at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Resurgence of Polio, Diphtheria, Others
...as N60bn 2023 immunization budget is yet to be released Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Rihanna Rates Davido's 'Unavailable' As Her Song of the Year
Super talented Barbadian-American singer, Rihanna has rated Davido's hit song "Unavailable" as her song of the year. Read more »