April 01
Nigeria: Debt - Kaduna APC Women Leader Suspended for Criticising Sani
NWC, others should wade into rift between El-Rufai, Sani - Lukman Read more »
April 03
Senegal: Senegal's Youngest President, Faye, Sworn in
Senegal's opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in yesterday as the country's fifth and youngest president ever, promising to restore stability and bring economic… Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: Hajj - Jigawa Govt Donates N1m Each to Intending Pilgrims
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has approved N1 million subsidy for each of the prospective pilgrims from the state for this year's Hajj. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Killed, Many Houses Burnt As Benue Boils Again
At least two people were killed in a fresh communal crisis which broke out at North Bank, a suburb of Makurdi metropolis in Benúe State. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Why National Grid Collapses'
Idowu Oyebanjo, a power system engineer, has revealed some factors responsible for the national grid collapse in Nigeria. Read more »
April 02
Nigeria: Deputy Police Commissioner Found Dead in Apartment
A Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Gbolahan Olugbemi, has been found dead in his house in Ogbomosho, Oyo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Taraba Varsity Students
Two students of Federal University Wukari, Taraba state, have been abducted. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Eight Over Killing of Unimaid Lecturer
The Borno State Police Command said it has arrested eight suspects linked to the murder of a lecturer from the Department of Physical Health Education at the University of… Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: 'FG Should Provide Support for Women in Politics'
The Project Lead, Breaking the Barriers, Ms Lolade Ipele, has asked the federal government to provide supportive systems to enable women to thrive and build on their political and… Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: Ginger Farmers Get N1.6bn Grant
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) said it has offered N1.6 billion in support to ginger farmers in three states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »
Nigeria: Military Declares Professor, Woman, Others Wanted Over Soldiers' Killing in Delta
The military high command on Thursday morning declared eight persons wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers and officers in Okuama Community of Delta State. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos - Police Arrest 2,329 Suspects, Prosecute 2,253 in 3 Months
The Lagos State Police Command said it arrested 2,329 suspected criminals during different operations in the metropolis in the last three months out of which it prosecuted 2,253. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Standardise Its Agro Commodities Grading System - Nabg
The Nigerian Agribusiness Group (NABG) has said that it is important for Nigeria to standardise its agro commodities grading system to meet international benchmarks. Read more »
Nigeria: We Disconnected Power Supply to Uch Over N400m Debt - - Ibadan Disco
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc said it disconnected power supply to the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan due to an outstanding debt of N400… Read more »
Nigeria: Pest Control - FG Begins Spray of Farms in 11 States
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has commenced aerial spraying of farms in Kebbi and several other frontline states as part of the federal government's national pest… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Bows to Pressure, Releases Abducted Editor
Segun Olatunji, Editor of FirstNews Online Newspaper, has regained freedom after spending 12 days in custody. Read more »
Nigeria: Explainer - Is Binance Exit From Nigeria a 'Blessing' to Naira?
Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2017 by Chinese-Canadian developer, Changpeng Zhao (aka CZ). Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Challenge - The Worst Is Over - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has hailed the role of youths and their creativity in shaping Nigeria's future, promising that the federal government will provide the enabling… Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj Fare - Ndume Seeks Subsidy for First-Timers
The Senate's Chief Whip, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has criticised the increase in the 2024 Hajj fare by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), saying it was unjust and a… Read more »
Nigeria: Convention - Abure's Illegality Won't Stand - -NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted that the reported reelection of the Labour Party Chairman, Julius Abure, won't stand, describing the national convention of the party… Read more »
Nigeria: Cultist Bags 7 Years Jail Term in Ogun
A 22-year-old man named Adewale Adenekan has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Special Cultism Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for his involvement in a secret society. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Extends Service of FCT Head of Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a six-month extension of service for the newly appointed Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory Civil Service Commission, Mr. Udo… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Tinubu's Statement, a Final Blow On Ningi's Bogus Claims
The dust raised by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP- Bauchi Central) on the 2024 budget has finally been laid to rest with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's statement on the matter during an… Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: 'Lack of Water, Poor Sanitation in Schools Hindering Girl-Child Education'
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has expressed concern about the impact of inadequate Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in many… Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai's Fresh Meeting With SDP Chieftains, Others Heightens 2027 Speculations
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has again met with political leaders across different political parties, further fueling speculation about his future political… Read more »