April 10
Nigeria: Police Nab 2 for Impersonation
Men of the Maritime Police Command in Lagos State have arrested two men for impersonation and extortion. Read more »
Nigeria: Coastal Road Project Threatens N246bn Landmark Resort
The popular Landmark Beach and Resort in Oniru Victoria Island has been penciled down for demolition for the construction of the 700km Lagos coastal rail. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Reappoints Sacked Adviser Who Threatened Tribunal Judges
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reappointed Yusuf Shuaibu Imam, popularly known as Ogan Boye, to serve in his previous capacity as Special Adviser on Youth and Sports. Read more »
Nigeria: With 21.8m Passengers, Lagos Woos Investors On Waterways
The Lagos State government is currently wooing key investors into the vast untapped opportunities in the state water transportation sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Assembly Crisis - Uncertainty Over Fate of 7 APC Lawmakers
There is an uncertainty over the fate of seven All Progressive Congress (APC) lawmakers in Plateau State who are yet to be sworn in by the Speaker of the State Assembly, Gabriel… Read more »
Nigeria: Low Passengers' Turnout At Airports Despite 3-Day Sallah Holiday
Despite the long holiday declared for the Eid-el-Fitri celebration, airports across the country recorded low turnout of passengers, checks by Daily Trust have shown. Read more »
Nigeria: Eid El-Fitr - Police Patrol Flashpoints in Ogun
The police command in Ogun State said that some parts of the state will witness increased roadblocks and patrol to checkmate any form of criminality during the Eid el-Fitr period. Read more »
Nigeria: Let Discos Operate Nationwide
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) just announced a new tariff and Nigerians are taking it with a lot of feelings. To many, the new tariff has just scratched… Read more »
Nigeria: Oluwo Turbans Chief Imam of Iwoland
The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, HM Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has turbaned Muhammed Thanni AbdulMumin Adedeji as the Chief Imam of Iwoland. Read more »
Nigeria: LP Nwc Challenges NLC's Sack of Abure As Chair
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP) has rejected the removal of the party's National Chairman, Julius Abure, and the dissolution of the committee by the… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Members Protest Alleged Plan for Shaibu's Defection From PDP
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Etsako West local government of Edo State yesterday staged a protest over the alleged planned defection of the impeached… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab 4 'Wanted' Robbers, Recover Rifles in Abuja
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command have arrested four 'wanted' notorious armed robbers and recovered various kinds of rifles from them in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Tariff Hike Overshadows Eid Joy
Eid is traditionally a time for reflection, celebration and an opportunity for people to revel in their successes. As part of humans' basic needs, electricity is needed during this… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Oba's Wife Delivers Triplets After 17 Years
The people of Apata in Oworo District in Lokoja LGA of Kogi State went into jubilation on Monday when their queen delivered a set of triplets after 17 years of waiting. Read more »
Nigeria: Computer Village Relocation Delayed As Lasg Insists On Developer's Disengagement
The upgrading of the Katangua ICT Market may be delayed further as the Lagos State Government insists that it has terminated its contract with the project's consultant, Bridgeway… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Minority, PDP Caucuses Disown Coalition Seeking Damagun's Resignation
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the Green Chamber have disowned the coalition of opposition lawmakers led by Rep.… Read more »
Africa: Artificial Intelligence to Contribute $1.2 Trillion to Africa's Economy - Microsoft
Microsoft has projected that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will add about $1.2 trillion to Africa's economy by the year 2030. Read more »
Nigeria: Fy 2023 - UBA Records N608bn Profit, Shareholders' Funds Hits N2.0tn
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has released its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2023, showing profit after tax (PAT) grew by 257 per cent from… Read more »
Nigeria: CAC Places First Bank Records On Caveat Over Litigation
The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has placed the records of First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings on caveat pending the resolution of the crisis rocking the board of the bank… Read more »
Nigeria: Policeman Killed As Officers Foil Kidnap of FCT Council Chair's Family
Gunmen have shot dead a police officer as officers foiled the abduction of the family members of the Chairman of Bwari Area Council of the FCT, John Gabaya, in his Tokulo community… Read more »
April 11
Nigeria: Cleric to Nigerians - Stop Cursing President, Others
Nigerians have been urged to stop cursing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other leaders over the hardship and other socio-economic challenges facing the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Prominent Nollywood Actor Dies in Boat Accident
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has officially confirmed the passing of Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope. Read more »
Nigeria: Sack - We're Living in Fear - CBN Staff
Members of staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have disclosed they are living in constant fear over the ongoing sacking since the appointment of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the… Read more »
April 08
Nigeria: Noun to Confer Honorary Degrees On Innoson CEO, Novelist Hafsat Abdulwahid
The Management of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says it will award honorary degrees to the Chairman of Innoson Motors , Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, and Hajiya Hafsat… Read more »
Nigeria: Betta Edu - N30bn Recovered, 50 Bank Accounts Under Probe - EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has recovered N30 billion in the alleged money laundering case against the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs,… Read more »