May 29
Nigeria: Heatwave in Nigeria - Then and Now - a Critical Analysis
In recent years, Nigeria has experienced increasingly severe heatwaves, a phenomenon largely attributed to climate change. These heatwaves have significant implications for the… Read more »
May 28
Nigeria: Niger to Vaccinate 500,000 Girls Against Virus
The Ministry of Primary Healthcare in Niger State has inaugurated a campaign on inoculation of more than 500,000 girls against Human Papilloma Virus (HVP) -- the most common… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Still in Our Community 4 Days After Attack, Niger Farmers Cry Out
Residents of Kuchi in Munya LGA of Niger State have said that bandits have not left their community four days after they were attacked. Read more »
May 27
Nigeria: NSIB Issues 20 Safety Recommendations in New Accident Reports
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) at the weekend released four accident reports with 20 safety recommendations. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Review Capitation Fees for Health Insurance Contributors - NHIA
The Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority, Dr Kelechi Ohiri, has disclosed that there is an ongoing review of capitation fees paid to healthcare providers… Read more »
May 26
Nigeria: Train Services Continue On Kaduna-Abuja Route - NRC
The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has assured passengers that normal train services between Kaduna-Rigasa, Idu Abuja would continue in spite of a derailment… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Issues 7-Day Notice to Traders Under High Tension Line
The Edo State government has issued seven days eviction notice to illegal occupants trading under high voltage power line along the Ugbor area of Benin City to vacate the area. Read more »
Nigeria: We Cannot Educate Our Children By Leaving Them Begging - Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar the 3rd, says "we cannot educate our children by leaving them begging round streets of cities and towns". Read more »
Nigeria: e-Gates Ready for Take-Off At Lagos Airport - Govt
The federal government has concluded plans to deploy electronic gates at three more international airports in Nigeria. Read more »
May 27
Nigeria: Tinubu's Policies Necessary but Wrongly Implemented - Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday rated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's one year in office low, saying his administration has failed to find the right way to handle the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Sues 36 Governors, Seeks Full Autonomy for LGs
The federal government has asked the Supreme Court to void the alleged misconduct of 36 states in withholding local government funds. Read more »
Nigeria: Emirate Tussle - Protesters Hit Kano Streets, Demand Bayero's Return
Supporters of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, yesterday staged peaceful demonstrations, demanding his return. Read more »
May 24
Nigeria: Our Revenue Sources Have Dried Up - Kaduna Govt
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Chairman, Mr. Jerry Adams, has stated that major sources of revenue for the state have dried up, hence the need for… Read more »
Nigeria: AU, UNESCO Seek Action On 100 Million Out-of-School Children
The African Union (AU) and the United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) have expressed concerns over the alarming number of out-of-school children in… Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Commander, 118 Terrorists Surrendered in 1 Month - MNJTF
The Multinational Joint Task Force of Operation Lake Sanity (MNJTF) has announced the surrender of Adamu Muhammad, a Boko Haram commander, and 5 other fighters, to Sector 3 in… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Wants to Revamp Tax System, Not Overburden Nigerians - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated the commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to revamping the nation's tax system without overburdening Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Wealth Not Enough for Nigeria's Economic Development - Sanusi
Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi, has said the abundance of oil or other natural resources is not enough for a country to achieve economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Corruption - EFCC, ICPC Charge Religious Leaders to 'Walk the Talk'
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have urged religious leaders in Nigeria to… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 10 Girls Trafficked for Prostitution
Detectives from the Lagos State Police Command have rescued 10 teenage girls allegedly being trafficked to neighbouring countries in the West African sub-region around the… Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: I Won't Stop Contesting for Presidency As Long As I'm Alive - Atiku
2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said he will continue to vie for the number one office in the land as long as he is alive and… Read more »
Nigeria: Thugs Beat Up Anti-Ganduje Protesters At APC HQ
There was pandemonium on Thursday as thugs beat up protesters who stormed the premises of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), demanding the resignation of its national… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Tenure Probably the Worst Since 1960 - Bode George
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has expressed concerns over the state of the country, saying the country's fortunes… Read more »
Nigeria: Timeline - From Palace to Exile, How Sanusi Regained the Throne
On March 10, 2020, ex-Governor Abdullahi Ganduje deposed Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of Kano. This was after several attempts were made to reconcile the duo, In an interview… Read more »
May 24
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Elects First Female Speaker
The parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has elected its first ever female speaker. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Coalition Talks - Atiku Declares Interest in 2027 Presidential Election
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he will continue to vie for the number one office in the land as long as he is alive and healthy. Read more »