May 21
Nigeria: Breaking - CBN Upbeat, Raises Interest Benchmark to 26.25 Percent
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised interest rate benchmark in an aggressive tightening spree for the third time since Olayemi… Read more »
Nigeria: Iswap Terrorists Kill DPO in Borno, Injure 2 Others
Suspected Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, on Monday night, killed a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and injured two others in New Marte, Marte local… Read more »
Nigeria: Nottingham Forest Extend Nigeria's Ola Aina's Contract
Nottingham Forest have extended Super Eagles right back Ola Aina's contract by one year, stretching his stay at the club to June 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Iawpa Appoints Maduka As Eminent Peace Ambassador, Ireland Country Director
The International Association Of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has inaugurated Amb. Dr. Ifeanyi Ephraim Maduka as an Eminent Peace Ambassador under the category of a global… Read more »
Nigeria: Release Funds to NDDC for Accelerated Dev't, Mosiend Tells Federal Govt
The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has called on the federal government to release its equity contribution to the Niger Delta… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - NDDC Donates Relief Materials to Rivers Communities
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has presented relief materials and palliatives to communities in Soku clan of Akuku-Toru local government area of Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Prophet Fufeyin Receives Nollywood Award, Donates N5m for Mr. Ibu's Burial
Philanthropist and founder of Christ Mercy Land Church, Warri, Delta State, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, has been honoured with Nollywood Best of Friend Award. Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Once a Notorious Criminal - Daddy Showkey
Popular Nigerian veteran musician and dance hall star John Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy Showkey, has revealed that he was once a notorious criminal in Ajegunle, Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Euro 2024 - Rashford Out of England Squad, Eze, Mainoo in
England manager Gareth Southgate has named his provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024 with call-ups for Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi and Kobbie Mainoo, even as Marcus Rashford and… Read more »
Nigeria: Herbal Expert Advocates Nationwide Tea Cultivation
President Bola Tinubu and 36 states governors have been charged to initiate a programme to encourage massive herbal tea cultivation and production across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Japa - How to Apply for UK Seasonal Worker Visa in 2024
The United Kingdom Government has prolonged the seasonal work visa program by 5 years, till 2029. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Opposition Lawmakers Condemn Failed Coup in Congo, Want Perpetrators Punished
Nigerian federal lawmakers belonging to the main opposition political party, PDP, known as the G60, have condemned the failed coup attempt in DR Congo, calling for prosecution of… Read more »
Nigeria: AfDB, EU Brainstorm Over Nigeria's Dilemma to Connect 95m Rural Dwellers to Electricity
The European Union (EU) and African Development Bank (AfDB) are in the process of redefining their financing grants to catalyse Nigeria's electricity industry which is struggling… Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 50 in Wase Bandits Attack
Death toll as a result of bandits attack in Zurak and Bankalala villages in Bashar District of Wase local government area of Plateau State has risen to fifty. Read more »
Nigeria: Attack On Soldiers - Banex Plaza Shut for Investigation - Army
The Nigerian Army has said the closure of Banex Plaza in Wuse II of Abuja was for extensive investigation to unravel circumstances surrounding the unwarranted attack on soldiers in… Read more »
West Africa: New Speaker of Ecowas Parliament to Emerge in Kano
In a matter of days, the Speaker of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will elect a new speaker to lead the regional parliament in its 6th… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors Forum Names Shittu Acting DG
Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has announced the appointment of Dr. Abdulateef Shittu as the Acting Director General, effective immediately, following the retirement of Asishana B.… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Hails Personnel for Tackling Oil Theft, Increasing Production
Nigerian Navy has recorded remarkable feats in the fight against oil theft since "Operation Delta Sanity" was re-launched in January 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Bad Roads - Coalition Accuses Ferma of Poor Performance
Citing findings from a commissioned study on federal roads nationwide, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Transparency and Accountability has accused the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 7 Terrorists, Recover Weapons, Motorcycles in Kaduna
Troops of 1 Division of Nigerian Army deployed at a blocking position at Udawa, Kaduna, neutralised seven terrorists while carrying out a fighting patrol along Udawa - Kurebe Road… Read more »
Nigeria: Concessioning of Onitsha River Port Suffers Setback Over Funding, Dredging
The hope for improved ease of doing business and trade facilitation in the South-East may have suffered setback as Concessionaire of the Onitsha River Ports, Universal Elison has… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Security - Zenith Energy Enzymes Launches 'Home Farming for All' Kits
An eco-conscious organisation, Zenith Energy Enzymes, has launched the "Home Farming For All" kits for members of Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero constituency in Kwara. Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Leader Loses Bid for Fresh Bail, House Arrest
Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed the request by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Chief Justice Warns Over Poor Salary for Judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has said Nigerians will continue to suffer from the nation's judiciary system until salaries, allowances and official… Read more »
May 20
Nigeria: I Will Remain in Politics for Life - Atiku
The Waziri of Adamawa and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is not going to retire from politics for as long as he is alive. Read more »