September 17
Nigeria: Sports Minister Hails Emerging Talents At National Youth Games
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed his deep admiration for the impressive display of talent at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Should Rethink Natural Medicine - Prof Emeje
The Director General of the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA), Prof. Martins Emeje says rethinking natural medicine holds a lot of promise for health care… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Electricity Consumers to Get 13,000 Metres - Nerc
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Monday disclosed that no fewer than 13,000 metres have been earmarked for the people of Kogi State in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Dambe Warriors Battle for Glory in Abuja
Abuja witnessed a momentous event that sent shockwaves through the world of combat sports over the weekend as Dambe Warriors fought one another for bragging rights. Read more »
Nigeria: National Youth League Key to Nigerian Football Growth - Elegbeleye
The Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, has stated that the inaugural National Youth League (NYL) is poised to transform football… Read more »
Nigeria: How Good Oral Hygiene Helps Prevent Cavities
Amina, 23, has been having trouble sleeping due to intense toothache. She went to see a dentist and was told she has a cavity on her tooth. Read more »
Nigeria: Maulud - Wike Felicitates With Residents, Preaches Love
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has felicitated with residents, especially the Muslim ummah, on the occasion of the Ei el-Maulud on which they commemorate the birth of the Holy… Read more »
Nigeria: Alia Warns Rep Agbese Over Criticism of State's Administration
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has responded to a House of Representatives Member, Phillip Agbese, urging him to focus on his legislative duties rather than criticising the… Read more »
Nigeria: AA Endorses APC Candidate for Edo Gov'ship Poll
The Action Alliance (AA) governorship candidate for the upcoming September 21 election in Edo State, Prince Tom Iseghohi-Okojie, and his running mate, Deaconess Mabel Onaiwu, have… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite N40bn Ecological Fund, Flood Ravages States
Experts fear mismanagement of allocations 'N108bn latest disbursement largesse for some govs' Read more »
Nigeria: 2,000 Benefit From Navy's Free Medical Outreach in Bayelsa
No fewer than 2,000 residents of Beletieama community in Brass LGA of Bayelsa State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Nigerian Navy. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Reps Caucus Donates N200m for Edo Gov'ship Campaign
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in the House of Representatives has pledged strong support for Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa, the party's candidates… Read more »
Nigeria: What Sacrifice Has Tinubu Made?
Last week, a reader by name Olajide called from Abeokuta, Ogun State, and engaged me in a very interesting discussion on the state of the nation, especially in the light of the… Read more »
Nigeria: FG, NESG to Unlock Nigeria's Economic Potentials
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, says it is in strategic partnership with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and other private sector… Read more »
Nigeria: Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa Sweep More Gold Medals At National Youth Games
Defending champions, Delta State, are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to win the ongoing 8th National Youth Games. Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Illegal Arms Importation - Govt Begins Prosecution of 10 Suspects
The federal government has said that arrangements have been concluded to destroy all seized illicit arms and ammunition from suspects and other criminals by the end of September. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Split Unity Colleges Into Basic, Secondary Schools
The federal government has announced that the 115 Federal Unity Colleges in the country will soon be unbundled into basic and secondary schools. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Engage Sultan, Shehu of Borno, Others On Tsangaya Education Reforms, Out-of - School Children
The House of Representatives Committee on Alternate Education has embarked on a wider consultation engaging the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, the Shehu of Borno, Shehu… Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: 'No More Excuses', Danjuma Asks Service Chiefs to End Killings Now
Elder statesman and former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has tasked all service chiefs to end banditry and return the country to the path of peace. Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Minister Says Tinubu Too Rich to Loot Nigeria's Resources
Mixed reactions have trailed comments by Ayodele Olawande, Minister of State for Youth Development, that President Bola Tinubu is an "epitome of wealth" with no interest to loot… Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala to Seek Second Term As WTO Chief
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will seek another four-year term as head of the World Trade Organization following a broad Africa-led push to start the process early,… Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: NNPC Issues Fresh Estimated Petrol Price Breakdown
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has released an updated breakdown of the estimated price of petrol purchased from the Dangote Refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: Zulum Flags Off Distribution of Relief to Borno Flood Victims
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has flagged off the distribution of relief materials to victims of the devastating Maiduguri flooding taking refuge in about 36 camps. Read more »
Nigeria: Maiduguri Flood - Some Residents Still Trapped - Ndume
The senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has asked the federal government to dredge communities affected by flooding in Borno State to ease out water so that… Read more »
September 14
Nigeria: Lokpobiri Backs Appah Godday to Lift WBC African Title
The Minister of Petroleum (State), Heineken Lokpobiri, has backed Nigerian boxer, Appah Godday, to lift the WBC African title. Read more »