June 30
Nigeria: Building Collapse - 8 Die in Kano, 2 Rescued in Abuja
At least eight people lost their lives when a one-storey building collapsed in the Kuntau area of Gwale Local Government Area, Kano State. Read more »
Nigeria: Collapsed Mosque - Lagos Govt Abdicating Responsibility - MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Lagos State government of abdicating its responsibility in the collapse of the Al-Mutmahinat Mosque at Mushin last month. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu - Abia Rep Visits Daura, Seeks Buhari's Intervention
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Obi Aguocha, has visited former President… Read more »
Nigeria: How Govt's 2,350 Housing Units Are Bridging Deficit in Yobe
In a bid to bridge the housing deficit and provide quality and affordable housing to civil servants and assist the vulnerable population, the Yobe State government in collaboration… Read more »
Nigeria: Obono-Obla - Recovered Loot Returned to Looters Under Buhari
The loot recovered under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's administration was returned to the looters, according to Okoi Obono-Obla, former Chairman of the Special Presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Records 118 Suspected Cholera Cases, Zero in Kaduna, Kano
As Nigeria grapples with a surging cholera outbreak, available data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) showed that no fewer than 31 states have so far recorded 528… Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Dead, 50 Houses Destroyed As Rain Wreaks Havoc in Yobe
At least three people were killed while 7 sustained injuries after a building collapsed due to heavy downpour in Nangere Local Government area of Yobe State. Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Father, Son Die in Niger Auto Crash, 11 Perish On Abuja-Lokoja Road
A man, Alhaji Ja'afaru, popularly known as Alhaji Ja'afaru Mai Maganin Feshi and his son, Ibrahim Ja'afaru, have reportedly lost their lives in an auto crash. Read more »
West Africa: Why Insecurity Is Growing in Sahel Region - CSOs
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have stressed the need for Nigeria and other countries in the Sahel region to step up efforts in addressing issues that lead to insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Died, 7 Injured As Heavy Downpour Destroys 50 Houses in Yobe
No fewer than three people have been confirmed dead while seven others sustained injuries after a building collapsed due to heavy downpours in Nangere Local Government Area of Yobe… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Cholera - How to Get It Right
As the editorial of Thisday newspaper, 17th June 2024 puts it, in more than four decades, the Cholera outbreak has been a recurring episode in Nigeria. Still, we are nowhere near… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Battling 2.3m Housing Gap - Commissioner
The Commissioner for Housing in Lagos State, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, says the state is currently battling a housing gap of 2.3 million. Read more »
Nigeria: Playback Nigeria Launches Project to Tackle Violence Against Women
Playback Nigeria, with the support of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Women Affairs Secretariat, has inaugurated a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling violence against… Read more »
Nigeria: School Principals Converge On Abuja, Brainstorm On Education Standard
The All-Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) have converged on Abuja to brainstorm on possible ways to improve teaching and learning in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Fire Guts Section of Dangote Refinery
Reactions yesterday trailed the minor fire outbreak at a section of Dangote refinery with some groups warning against sabotage against the refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Fed Cup - Abia Warriors, El-Kanemi Warriors Talk Tough
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Nigeria: Sterling Bank Unveils N5bn SMEDAN Fund
Sterling Bank has partnered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to launch the Databanc platform. Read more »
Nigeria: On Disrespect and Speaking Up
I had the misfortune of sitting in front of a really loud, opinionated Naija man on a flight from the US recently. He was chatting with two women he had met on the flight and… Read more »
Nigeria: Microsoft Not Leaving Nigeria - CEO
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Nigeria plc, Mrs. Ola William has debunked the rumour making the rounds that Microsoft was winding up to leave… Read more »
Nigeria: Nelfund Board Meets On Disbursement of Student Loan
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has met over the approval for disbursement of student loan to successful applicants. Read more »
Nigeria: Guarding the Sultanate - A Plea for Stability and Heritage in Sokoto
In the heart of Nigeria's cultural and spiritual landscape, the Sultanate of Sokoto stands as a beacon of heritage, unity and leadership. As the state governor of Sokoto, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Rugby Federation to Establish Clubs Across Nigeria - Aare
The president of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Aare has revealed plans of the federation to establish clubs across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Nuprc Seeks Improved Value Delivery for 1.67bn Crude Reserve
The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) yesterday stressed the need for improved value addition to the heavy crude reserves in Nigeria to leverage on the rich Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina PDP Crisis Thickens, Spirals to Abuja
The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina has widened ahead of the state congresses scheduled for July and August as some members of the state… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Mobbed for 'Stealing' Pot of Rice in FCT Council
A 23-year-old scavenger simply identified as Nura was reportedly manhandled by a mob for allegedly stealing a pot of rice at Kango community in Kuje Area Council of the Federal… Read more »