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 »

Nigeria: Explainer - Is Binance Exit From Nigeria a 'Blessing' to Naira?

Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2017 by Chinese-Canadian developer, Changpeng Zhao (aka CZ). Read more »

Nigeria: Economic Challenge - The Worst Is Over - Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has hailed the role of youths and their creativity in shaping Nigeria's future, promising that the federal government will provide the enabling… Read more »

Nigeria: Hajj Fare - Ndume Seeks Subsidy for First-Timers

The Senate's Chief Whip, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has criticised the increase in the 2024 Hajj fare by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), saying it was unjust and a… Read more »

Nigeria: Convention - Abure's Illegality Won't Stand - -NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted that the reported reelection of the Labour Party Chairman, Julius Abure, won't stand, describing the national convention of the party… Read more »

Nigeria: Cultist Bags 7 Years Jail Term in Ogun

A 22-year-old man named Adewale Adenekan has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Special Cultism Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for his involvement in a secret society. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Extends Service of FCT Head of Service

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a six-month extension of service for the newly appointed Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory Civil Service Commission, Mr. Udo… Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Tinubu's Statement, a Final Blow On Ningi's Bogus Claims

The dust raised by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP- Bauchi Central) on the 2024 budget has finally been laid to rest with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's statement on the matter during an… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Lack of Water, Poor Sanitation in Schools Hindering Girl-Child Education'

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has expressed concern about the impact of inadequate Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in many… Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai's Fresh Meeting With SDP Chieftains, Others Heightens 2027 Speculations

Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has again met with political leaders across different political parties, further fueling speculation about his future political… Read more »

Nigeria: Kelechi Iheanacho Backs Finidi George to Be Nigeria's Permanent Coach

Nigerian Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his endorsement of Finidi George to become the permanent head coach of the Nigerian national team. George oversaw Nigeria's recent 2-1… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Tik Toker, Murja, Granted Bail, Banned From Social Media Posting

A Kano State High Court sitting in Bompai has granted bail to popular Kano TikToker, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum with a condition that… Read more »

Senegal: 44-Year-Old Opposition Candidate Wins Senegal's Presidential Election

Senegalese opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye won the presidential election in a first-round ballot as former Prime Minister and ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba… Read more »

Nigeria: Amotekun Arrests Driver for Hypnotising 15-Year-Old Female Passenger

The Osun branch of Amotekun Corps (the Southwest regional security outfit) has taken custody of a 26-year-old commercial bus driver for allegedly charming and abducting a… Read more »

Nigeria: Ramadan - Abuja National Mosque Foundation Donates Food to 600 Indigent Muslims

The Abuja National Mosque Da'awah and Welfare Foundation (ANMDWF) has donated foodstuff and condiments for 600 vulnerable Muslims in the FCT and environs to cushion the effects of… Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa, Oyo Govs Express Concerns Over State Police

Governors of Nasarawa and Oyo States have voiced their reservations regarding the implementation of state police, citing concerns over funding and the appropriate legislative… Read more »

Nigeria: Warder Brutalised At Yobe Police Station

A corrections officer, Abubakar Umar Mainta, has been brutalised at the Police Area Command's office in Potiskum, Yobe State. Read more »

Nigeria: No More Ransom Payments, but...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu demonstrated his defiance in the face of the recent upsurge in mass kidnappings in Kaduna, Borno, Sokoto, and Bauchi, by affirming that no ransom would… Read more »

Nigeria: Impeachment - Edo CJ Revises Panel List, Replaces 2 Members

The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, has made changes to the seven-man panel tasked with investigating the alleged misconduct and perjury accusations against… Read more »