April 01
Nigeria: FG Seeks Increased Manpower to Tackle Power Challenges
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Power, Alhaji Mamudah Mamman, has said that human capital development is critical to having a sustainable and effective power sector. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Records N55.2bn Trade Imbalance With UK
Backs Air Peace flight to London Read more »
Nigeria: Week of Mixed Emotions for the Military
Last week our military underwent what would be described as a period of tumultuous mixed emotions. They had just endured a day of horror when they announced the decimation of their… Read more »
Nigeria: Decoding Deepfakes - Understanding the Impact of Synthetic Media
Deepfakes encompass a specific category of synthetic media that is crafted to replicate the appearance and behaviours of real individuals, enabling the creation of highly realistic… Read more »
Nigeria: Financial Issues Delaying Commencement of Port Harcourt Standard Gauge Rail - Minister
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali, has said the government is sorting out financial issues as it concerns the award of the Port Harcourt standard gauge rail line… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Proposed Merger to Oust Tinubu Will Fail - APC Chieftain
A founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has said plans by some opposition parties to merge and oust President Bola Amend Tinubu in the… Read more »
Nigeria: LP Crisis - Cnpp Asks Abure to Resign
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has asked the embattled national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Julius Abure, to resign for allegedly not managing… Read more »
Nigeria: United Nigeria Is Next to Fly to London, Says Chairman
Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), Professor Obiora Okonkwo, has said the airline is the next in line to launch flight operations to the United Kingdom. Read more »
Algeria/Nigeria: Rivers United Edge USM Alger in Confederation Cup First-Leg
Rivers United secured a crucial 1-0 victory over USM Alger of Algeria in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash played yesterday at the Godswill Akpabio… Read more »
Nigeria: Debt - Kaduna APC Women Leader Suspended for Criticising Sani
NWC, others should wade into rift between El-Rufai, Sani - Lukman Read more »
April 03
Senegal: Senegal's Youngest President, Faye, Sworn in
Senegal's opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in yesterday as the country's fifth and youngest president ever, promising to restore stability and bring economic… Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: Hajj - Jigawa Govt Donates N1m Each to Intending Pilgrims
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has approved N1 million subsidy for each of the prospective pilgrims from the state for this year's Hajj. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Killed, Many Houses Burnt As Benue Boils Again
At least two people were killed in a fresh communal crisis which broke out at North Bank, a suburb of Makurdi metropolis in Benúe State. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Why National Grid Collapses'
Idowu Oyebanjo, a power system engineer, has revealed some factors responsible for the national grid collapse in Nigeria. Read more »
April 02
Nigeria: Deputy Police Commissioner Found Dead in Apartment
A Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Gbolahan Olugbemi, has been found dead in his house in Ogbomosho, Oyo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Taraba Varsity Students
Two students of Federal University Wukari, Taraba state, have been abducted. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Eight Over Killing of Unimaid Lecturer
The Borno State Police Command said it has arrested eight suspects linked to the murder of a lecturer from the Department of Physical Health Education at the University of… Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: 'FG Should Provide Support for Women in Politics'
The Project Lead, Breaking the Barriers, Ms Lolade Ipele, has asked the federal government to provide supportive systems to enable women to thrive and build on their political and… Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: Ginger Farmers Get N1.6bn Grant
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) said it has offered N1.6 billion in support to ginger farmers in three states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »
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 »