Nigeria: Prosecute Bandits for Raping, Killing Women, Children - UNICEF to Govt

The Country Representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, has urged the Federal Government to apply relevant laws to prosecute… Read more »

Nigeria: AFRIMMA 2023 - Davido Leads With Six Nominations

The organisers of the Africa Muzik and Magazine Awards have released the nominees list for this year's edition of the ceremony. On the list, music superstar, Davido, leads the pack… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Benefit From UK Funding to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

The UK government has announced that state-of-the-art laboratories, cutting-edge disease surveillance systems, and a bigger global workforce to tackle deadly antimicrobial… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Stop Doing Drugs,' Naira Marley Campaigns for NDLEA

Nigerian artiste, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as 'Naira Marley', has urged his fans, fondly referred to as Marlians, and Nigerian youths at large to stop "subtance… Read more »

Nigeria: Coup - America, France May Fuel Crisis Between Nigeria, Niger - El - Zakzaky

Leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, has said America and France may trigger a crisis between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu to Swear in New Ministers Monday - Akume

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Monday, August 21, swear in newly appointed ministers at the State House Conference Centre, Aso Villa, Abuja by 10:00am. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Hope Wike Won't Demolish PDP Secretariat', Reactions Trail Portfolios of Ministers

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday unveiled the portfolios of his ministers. Read more »

Nigeria: Fleeing Suspected IPOB Member Arrested in Lagos With Pistol, Bullets

A 32-year- old suspected member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Fabian Ndibuisi, has been arrested in Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram 'Captures' ISWAP Commanders

Boko Haram fighters have reportedly captured 60 terrorists of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), including three key commanders of the sect. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Files 20 Charges Against Emefiele, Seeks to Withdraw Firearms' Charge

The Federal Government has applied to withdraw the illegal possession of firearms charge it filed against suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Looming Debt Crisis, Climate Change - Painful Inheritance for Future

Nigeria, as a populous and resource-rich nation, has faced significant challenges managing its debt burden, amid rising poverty, meeting development gaps and the worsening pressure… Read more »

Nigeria: Japa - Nigerian Youths Unaware of Dangers of Irregular Migration - IOM

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has expressed concern that many young Nigerians are still ignorant of the dangers of irregular migration, also known as Japa… Read more »

Nigeria: Don't Neglect Politicians Who Contributed to Your Victory, Tinubu Urged

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been advised not to neglect politicians who played pivotal roles for his election. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano - Over 8,000 Patients Placed On TB Treatment in One Week

Kano State Government has said a total of 8,277 patients were placed on Tuberculosis (TB) treatment in the last one week. Read more »

Nigeria: We Fear Military Action Will Split Our Families in Niger, Nigeria - Residents With Dual Citizenship

Salisu Usman recalled his childhood memories playing with other kids of his age in his neighborhood on the streets of Maradi. He had his primary and secondary education in Niger… Read more »

Nigeria: More Woes for Passengers As NCAA Slams Fresh Suspension On Max Air

About two weeks after resuming operation, Max Air, one of the nation's domestic carriers, has suspended its operation again. Read more »

Nigeria: Delta Govt Celebrates Jay-Jay Okocha's Half-Century Milestone

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has celebrated former Super Eagles midfield maestro, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, who turned 50 yesterday. Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Theft - 'Why FG Should Not Release Arrested Vessel'

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led-federal government should not release an oil vessel arrested on suspicion of oil theft, a private pipeline security contractor early this month,… Read more »

Nigeria: Residents Lament Refuse Dumps, Potholes On Owerri - Onitsha Road

Some residents of Onitsha in Anambra State, especially the motorists plying the ever busy Onitsha-Owerri road have lamented the poor state of the road. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Orders Activation of Military Force Against Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the chief of defense staff committee to immediately activate its standby force. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Inches Towards N1000/$1 At Parallel Market

The naira plunged to a record low of N925/$1 on the parallel market yesterday as demand for foreign currency outstripped supply. Read more »

Nigeria: How Parents Use Money, Gifts to Compromise Teachers

In recent times, in the quest to provide quality education for their children, many parents have abandoned public schools to enrol their children in private schools. Read more »

Nigeria: GSK's Exit - LCCI Tasks Govt On Business-Friendly Policies

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has bemoaned the decision by GlaxoSmithKline to shut down its operations in the country after over five decades. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Exports 3.5 Million Tonnes of Cargo in 6 Months

The non-oil export products showed a remarkable increase in the last six months as available data show that Nigerians in the sector exported a total of 3.5 million metric tonnes of… Read more »

Nigeria: FIRS Set to Take Over 63 Agencies' Tax Collection Mandate - Presidential Committee

The Nigerian government has revealed that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will begin the collection of taxes usually collected by 63 agencies, including the Nigeria… Read more »