July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Military Pencils Down Over 50 Names for Promotion As Generals Bow Out Today
More than 50 names of military officers across the three services of the Nigerian Armed Forces - army, navy and the air force have been penciled down for promotion following the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Pilgrims' Death Toll Hits 13 As 41,632 Fall Sick in Saudi Arabia
The death toll of Nigerian pilgrims during the 2023 hajj exercise has risen to 13 just as 41,632 others fell sick in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - 'We Stand By EU', Labour Party Knocks Presidency
The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has expressed disappointment with the Federal Government for discrediting the European Union's (EU) report on the 2023 General Elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Minority Leadership - Tambuwal 'Under Pressure to Quit As Opposition Senators Lean Towards Ningi'
Indications have emerged that senators of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other minority parties may have resolved to elect former Senate Deputy Majority Leader, Senator… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: First Lady, Remi Tinubu, Charges Super Falcons to Dominate At World Cup
The wife of Nigeria's President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has charged the Super Falcons to pull efforts, talents, and skills together and dominate at the 9th FIFA Women's World Cup… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency, LP Bicker Over EU's Report On 2023 Elections
The Nigerian presidency yesterday rejected the report of the European Union (EU) observers on the outcome of the 2023 general elections. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Guidelines, Nigerian Airlines Not Paying Compensation for Delays
Remain Notorious For Cancellations, Other Infractions What Regulations Say Operators Kick As NCAA Mulls Full Refund For Passengers Lawyers Speak Read more »
July 01, 2023
Nigeria: Hajj Ritual - Nigerian Pilgrims Return to Mecca
Some Nigerian pilgrims who performed various rites at the three religious sites (Mashã'ir)--Muna, Arafat and Muzdalifah - Friday, started trooping back to Makkah. Read more »
Nigeria: Academic Staff Union Opposed to New Curriculum for Universities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) prepared by the National Universities Commission. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Move to 39th in Latest FIFA Rankings
Nigeria has moved from 40th to 39th position in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's world rankings. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Outcry Over JAMB Cut-Off Marks, Data Shows 140+ Among the Lowest
The yearly minimum cut-off mark by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has over time been generating a lot of concerns. Many believe the mark has become so low and… Read more »
Nigeria: How Sokoto 'Famous' Butcher Was Killed Over Alleged Blasphemy
When Usman Buda was leaving home for his cow entrails business at the Sokoto Fish and Vegetable market, otherwise known as Kasuwan Dankure, little did he know that he was setting… Read more »
Nigeria: Monarch Wants Inclusion of Traditional Rulers' Wives in Child Rights Affairs
The Mue Ter Mbapa, in the Gwer West Area Traditional Council of Benue State, Lawrence Ijir, has called for the inclusion of wives of traditional rulers in the Community Child… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Nigeria: Amnesty Coordinator - Blackmail Won't Make Me Succumb to Fraudulent Activities
The Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Maj. Gen. Barry Ndiomu (rtd), has said no amount of blackmail will force him to succumb to soiling his hands… Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Never Negotiate With Bandits - Zamfara Govt
The Zamfara State Government on Tuesday said they would never embark on peace negotiations or engage armed bandits in any dialogue in the state. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: Price Police VIP Escort to Raise Revenue - Expert
Economic expert has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to consider formalizing and pricing the services of Police VIP escort/guard duties to create jobs and raise… Read more »
Nigeria: Intrigues As APC Lawmakers Intensify Push for Senate Majority Leader Seat
There are intrigues as ranking senators of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) jostling for the seat of Senate majority leader are intensifying lobby for the position. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Nigeria: UK-Funded Programme Launches Website to Track Kano Governor's Performance
A United Kingdom-funded programme, Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) has teamed up with civil society organizations in Kano state to lunch a website to be used for the… Read more »
Nigeria: No Degree but I Pay Salaries of 100 People - Davido's Manager
Ace Nigerian talent manager and co-founder of The Plug Entertainment, a management firm, Asa Asika, has revealed that although he does not have a degree, he pays a salary of about… Read more »
Nigeria: Saudi to Move 10,000 Nigerian Pilgrims to New Tents
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have concluded plans to relocate 10,000 Nigerian pilgrims to another area in Mina following complaints of inadequate tents to accommodate the pilgrims. Read more »
Nigeria: Tour Operators' Pilgrims Commend Max Air for Airlifting 6,000 to Hajj
Private Tour Operators' pilgrims have commended Max Air for coming to their rescue by airlifting about 6,000 of them to Saudi Arabia for the 2023 Hajj. Read more »
Nigeria: After Boards' Dissolution - Unease in Govt Agencies As Managements Fear Sack
Chief executives of some federal government departments and agencies are living in anxiety since the dissolution of their boards by President Bola Tinubu, Daily Trust reports. Read more »
Nigeria: Sexual Abuse of Minors, Female Migrants Increasing in Akwa Ibom -NIS
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said that sexual exploitation of minors and female migrants in border communities in Akwa Ibom State is on the increase. Read more »
Nigeria: Many World Bank Grants Marred in Corruption - ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said many grants from the World Bank are marred in corruption. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Create 1 Million Jobs for Young Nigerians
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed the readiness of the federal government to create one million jobs in the digital world. Read more »