Nigeria: We've Adopted Strategy to Wrest Power From APC in Kogi - Dino Melaye

Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Dino Melaye has called on residents of the state not to… Read more »

Nigeria: Key Decisions As Govt, FAO, Veterinary Experts Meet to Tackle Anthrax Spread

On Tuesday, the directors of veterinary services across the states and the Federal Capital Territory met with officials of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural… Read more »

Nigeria: Waldrum Missing As Super Falcons Arrive Nigeria After World Cup Heroics

The Super Falcons have arrived in the country after their second-round finish at the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup in New Zealand/Australia. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Under Fire Over Comment On Senators' 'Holiday Enjoyment' Allowance

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has come under heavy criticism after mistakenly disclosing that holiday allowance had been sent to senators' bank accounts. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Exploit Damaged Bridge to Attack My Constituency - Kaduna Lawmaker

Bandits have taken advantage of a bridge damaged by erosion to carry out abductions and attacks on innocent villagers in the Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »

West Africa: Sanusi Meets Niger Coup Leaders

Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, 14th Emir of Kano, has met with the coup leaders in Niger Republic. Read more »

Nigeria: Breastfeeding Week - Govt Tasked On Breastfeeding-Friendly Environments in Workplace

Government has been enjoined to provide a breastfeeding-friendly environment in the workplace for mothers. Read more »

Nigeria: Customs On Red Alert As Nigeria Bans Transit Cargo to Niger

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a ban on transit cargo to neighbouring Niger Republic even as it placed customs officers manning its land borders on red alert. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Local Oil, Gas Companies Fold Up in Nigeria - NCDMB

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has stated that many indigenous oil and gas companies die down in Nigeria because they do not adhere to corporate… Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria Claims Lives of 122 Children in 7 Months - Unicef

Diphtheria has claimed the lives of 122 children in Nigeria as at July 2023, UNICEF's Communications Officer in Nigeria, Ms Safiya Akau, stated on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: GSK Exits Nigeria After 51 Years of Operations

British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), has announced plans to shut its operations in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: 52 Libya-Bound Trafficked Victims Rescued in Kebbi

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Kebbi State has said it has intercepted, rescued and handed over 52 trafficked victims to the National Agency for Prohibition in… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Coupists Detain Bazoum's Men

The new military rulers in Niger Republic have detained at least l80 members of the ousted democratically elected administration, the previous ruling party said. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Broadcast Shows Lack of Leadership, Focus - PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said the national broadcast by President Bola Tinubu on Monday shows that the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government lacks focus… Read more »

Nigeria: No Going Back On Tomorrow's Protest - NLC President

The organiser labour comprising Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, has ruled out suspension of nationwide mass action against fuel price… Read more »

Nigeria: Wike, Kyari, 5 Others Take 'Bow' As Senate Screens 14 Nominees

The Senate yesterday screened 14 of the 28 ministerial nominees, whose names were sent to the Red Chamber by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last week for confirmation. Read more »

Nigeria: Five Times Labour Suspended Planned Nationwide Strike Over Critical Matters

The Nigeria Labour Congress on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to reverse what it described as "anti-poor" and anti-workers policies within seven days or risk a nationwide… Read more »

Nigeria: Adamawa Looting - NEMA Beefs Up Security Around Kaduna Warehouses

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS), Police and the Nigerian Army to secure its warehouses in Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: Super Falcons Positive Ahead of Irish Clash

Nine-time African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria are in confident mood ahead of today's Group B cracker against Republic of Ireland at Brisbane's Lang Park. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Clamp Down On Illegal Oil Refining Site in Delta

Troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and those of a private security firm have jointly uncovered a major illegal… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal, Forex Regime Policies Yielding Positive Results - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government is receiving support and commendations from the global communities over the removal of fuel subsidies and the foreign exchange… Read more »

Nigeria: Air Connectivity Worsens On Northern Routes As Fares Skyrocket

Flight connectivity in and around the northern part of the country has worsened in recent times as prices skyrocket by almost 100 per cent on the routes currently served, findings… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos to Build New Port in Badagry

The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated his government's commitment to construct a new port in the Badagry axis of the state to decongest Apapa and Tincan Island… Read more »

Nigeria: Zulum Orders Crackdown On 'Marlian' Group

The Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has directed security operatives to crack down on a notorious "Marlian" group believed to be terrorizing residents in some parts of… Read more »

Nigeria: Denrele Edun Hits New Deal

Popular TV presenter, Denrele Edu has just bagged a new endorsement deal. Read more »