July 08
Nigeria: Samoa Agreement - Govt's Position On Daily Trust
Remarks by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the National Press Centre, Abuja. Read more »
West Africa: Tinubu Re-Elected As Chairman of Ecowas
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been re-elected as chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Government for another one-year term. Read more »
July 05
Nigeria: Govt Puts 18 States, FCT On Flood Alert
The federal government yesterday raised the alarm over possible severe flooding beginning from the end of this month, saying 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are… Read more »
Nigeria: Malaria - the Silent Killer, a Major Public Health Concern
Malaria is a life-threatening disease that continues to ravage Nigeria, accounting for a significant proportion of global cases and deaths. As a tropical country, Nigeria is prone… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Polio Is Spreading After Nigeria Was Declared Free - Unicef
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has said polio has returned to Nigeria and is spreading to many states after the country was declared polio-free… Read more »
July 04
Nigeria/Rwanda: Super Eagles Face Familiar Foes Benin, Rwanda in Afcon Qualifiers
The Super Eagles have been given another chance to avenge their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan following the pairing of both… Read more »
Nigeria: Our Law On Same Sex Marriage Supersedes Samoa Agreement - Govt
The Federal Government has confirmed signing Samoa agreement, saying the law on same sex marriage supersedes the agreement. Read more »
Nigeria: Gwoza Suicide Bombings Signal End to Terrorism - Military
The military high command says the recent suicide bomb attacks in Gwoza area of Borno have signalled an end to terrorism, reiterating that "Nigeria is at war" with the way… Read more »
West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Not Showing Intention to Return - Ecowas President
The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has lamented that despite several efforts being made by the regional bloc… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Terrorists Killed in Aerial Bombardment in Borno - NAF
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has eliminated several terrorists in an aerial bombardment in their hideouts in Borno. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Workers Spend 65% of Salary On Foods - UN
The United Nations (UN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government to make dedicated budgetary allocation to curb food insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna, Jigawa, Delta, Govt Lists States to Experience Devastating Flood
The Federal Government has warned that River flooding will begin by the ending of July, saying 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are likely to be severely impacted. Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: Volkswagen Shuns Nigeria, Sets Up Auto Assembly Plant in Egypt
Volkswagen Group Africa has signed an agreement with the Egyptian government to build and operate a new Body Shop and Assembly plant in the East Port Said Automotive Zone (EPAZ). Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: Senate Passes Bill to Allow Foreigners in Nigeria Obtain NIN
The Senate on Tuesday passed for a second reading a bill seeking to allow all persons including foreigners resident in Nigeria the right to obtain and use National Identification… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate-Induced Environmental Degradation Worsens Food Insecurity in Northeast - Minister
Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, said the Northeast part of Nigeria is grappling with challenges of climate-induced environmental degradation and other issues related… Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: The Faces of Federalism - A Perspective for Advocates
Federalism has been a hot topic in Nigeria, with many calling for 'true federalism' without fully understanding what it means. True federalism is often used in political discourse… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN's Interest Rate Hike Hindering Growth, Job Creation - Dangote
Microeconomic environment stifling manufacturing sector - MAN FG harps on local content, made-in-Nigeria goods Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio, Abbas-Led N/Assembly Has Failed - Salihu Lukman
We've surpassed previous records - Speaker Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Community Appeals to Govt Over Erosion
The traditional ruler of Ikabigbo community, Uzairie, Etsako West LGA of Edo State, Chief Braimah Alegeh, has called on the federal, state and local governments to come to his… Read more »
West Africa: Why Nigeria Must Pay Attention to UK's Elections Tomorrow
Voters in the United Kingdom will go to the polls tomorrow in what some analysts have described as a defining moment for one of the countries that prides itself as a beacon of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Threatens to Jail Local Chiefs Wearing Crowns
The Ondo state government has threatened to jail any 'minor' traditional chief who wears beaded crowns in the state for three years. Read more »
Nigeria: Northerners Plotting Against Tinubu Unpatriotic - Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has criticised those he tagged "unpatriotic politicians in the northern region" for allegedly plotting against President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Nedc Consoles Victims of Gwoza Suicide Bombings
The Managing Director and CEO of the North East Development Commission, NEDC Mohammed G. Alkali led Management and Staff to commiserate with the people and Government of Borno… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Killed, N15.6m Property Destroyed in June - Kano Fire Spokesman
Five persons were killed and property worth about N15.6 million destroyed in fire incidents in June, 2024, in Kano State. Read more »
Nigeria: When Hope Dies - Case of 6 Jss3 Boys Who Drowned
On June 25, six young boys died horribly in Kaduna State. They drowned in Mbang River while returning home after sitting for the West African Junior School Examination. Their death… Read more »