Nigeria: I'm Pained By the Loss of Lives Due to Floods, Auto Crash - Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has sent messages of condolence following the death of more than one hundred persons in flash floods that destroyed homes and displaced thousands… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Arrest 36 Suspects of Drug Abuse, Recovers Assorted Illicit Drugs in Kano

The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said it had arrested no fewer than 36 suspects of drug abuse and recovered assorted illicit drugs ahead… Read more »

Nigeria: Russia Denies Recruiting Nigerians for Suicide Drone Factories

The Russian government has dismissed reports alleging that young Nigerian women are being recruited into suicide drone factories under the guise of a scholarship scheme, describing… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC's Bala Wunti Bows Out After Decades of Service, Hands Over to Akpabio Essien

A former Chief Upstream Investment Officer of the NNPC Upstream Investment Services (NUIMS), Mr. Bala Wunti, has officially retired from the national oil company, handing over to… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits, Boko Haram Insurgents Reside Within Many Communities in Nigeria - Sanusi

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has issued a stark warning that Nigeria is currently engulfed in a severe security crisis, with bandits and Boko Haram insurgents residing… Read more »

Nigeria: 50 Killed, 15 Churches Forced to Close as Attacks Continue in Benue State

...Urge Youths to Defend Land, Lives, and Faith Read more »

Nigeria: Soyinka Commends Amaechi for Not Stepping Down for Tinubu During APC Primary

Wole Soyinka, the Nobel laureate, has described former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi as a courageous politician due to his refusal to step down for President Bola Tinubu… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Governor Mourns 22 Kano Athletes Killed in Road Accident, Extends Sympathies for Niger Flood

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the governments and people of Kano and Niger States over two recent tragedies -- the fatal road… Read more »

Nigeria: Immortalize 22 Athletes Lost in Tragic Crash, Kano Government Told

The Kogi State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 22 athletes and officials from Kano State who lost… Read more »

Nigeria: In Nigeria You Can Get Booked for $400,000 for a Naming Ceremony, Says Davido

While it is common knowledge that top Nigerian artists often prefer international engagements due to the allure of foreign currency and wider exposure, Afrobeats superstar Davido… Read more »

Nigeria: Coalition Against Tinubu Will Fail, APC Chieftain Tells Atiku, Others

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, says the ongoing coalition by the leaders of the opposition parties against President Bola… Read more »

Nigeria: IOC Not Exiting Nigeria - Presidency

The Presidency says contrary to views in certain quarters, the International Oil Companies (IOC) are not exiting the country, rather they are rebalancing and refocusing on deep… Read more »

Nigeria: Ayra Starr Solidifies Status As Nigeria's No 1 Female Artist With Biggest Global Appeal

Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr may not have the musical legacy of Tiwa Savage or the Grammy like Tems in her kitty but she's fast solidifying her… Read more »

Nigeria: NGF Condoles With Niger Over Flood Tragedy

The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has extended its condolences to the government and people of Niger State following the devastating flood that claimed numerous lives and… Read more »

Nigeria: NNS Beecroft Makes History With Solar Facility for Operational Efficiency

The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Beecroft, made history yesterday ,with the commissioning of its first 50 KVA solar facility at the Naval Base in Apapa, Lagos, aimed at reducing diesel… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Rescue 23 Kidnapped Victims in Niger, Enugu

The Nigeria Police Force, in its sustained commitment to the fight against violent crimes, has successfully rescued a total of 23 victims of kidnapping in Niger and Enugu States. Read more »

Nigeria: Biafra Day - Imo On Lockdown As Sit-At-Home Cripples Economic, Social Activities

For the greater part of yesterday, Imo State was forced to observe a sit-at-home as economic and social activities virtually ground to a halt. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Hits Back At Atiku Over Criticism of Tinubu's Two-Year Performance

The presidency has responded to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's criticism of the Bola Tinubu-led administration, stating that only those who "choose to be blind" would fail… Read more »

Nigeria: Fear Grips Abraka As Kidnappers Terrorise University Town

Kidnappers have turned Abraka, Delta State's university town, into a flashpoint, making the locals and students fearful of being kidnapped and killed. Read more »

Nigeria: NURTW President Hails Tinubu's Reforms, Urges Greater Support for Transport Sector

The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Ibikunle Tajudeen Baruwa, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Clarifies External Borrowing Plan

The Federal Government (FG) has clarified its 2024-2026 External Borrowing Plan submitted to the National Assembly on Tuesday, saying that it was essential for the implementation… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Signs Deals With 10 Companies to Boost Gas Supply

The Federal Government on Thursday signed agreements with ten companies for the construction of gas processing plants and other gas supply infrastructures. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Tackles Digital Exclusion With 7,000 New Telecom Towers to Serve 20m Nigerians

In order to bridge Nigeria's digital divide, the Federal Government has announced the deployment of 7,000 new telecommunications towers across underserved communities, targeting… Read more »

Nigeria: 21 Corpses Recovered As Midnight Flood Sweeps 50 Homes in Niger

No fewer than 21 corpses were recovered, yesterday, and scores of people were declared missing, after a severe midnight flood caused by torrential rainfall wreaked havoc in Mokwa… Read more »

Nigeria: WAEC Exam in Darkness, a National Disgrace - Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the recent incident where Nigerian students were forced to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination,… Read more »