February 20
Nigeria: Viral Hardship Video in Kwara Emir's Palace Manipulated - Police
The Kwara State Police Command has stated that the viral hardship video purported to have taken place in the palace of the Emir of Ilọrin was manipulated. Read more »
Nigeria: Palliatives - Teach Them How to Fish Instead!
The First Lady and the Comptroller General of Customs recently unveiled a N500 million Customs Wives Association (COWA) "support fund" for vulnerable Nigerians. While undoubtedly,… Read more »
Senegal: President Macky Sall, Please Go
In another setback for democracy in West Africa, Senegal's President Macky Sall on February 3, 2024, announced the postponement of the country's presidential election scheduled for… Read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Take Over Edo APC Secretariat Over Parallel Primaries
The confusion and dissatisfaction birthed by Saturday's governorship primary election in Edo State yesterday assumed a new dimension with youths, led by the party's state Youth… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct 14 in Kaduna
Fourteen people have been abducted by gunmen in Amala-Dam village in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Tinubu, Lula DA Silva of Brazil Seek Stronger Ties
President Bola Tinubu and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil have met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with both leaders having serious discussions on the comprehensive… Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Cooking Gas Price - Nigerians Resort to Charcoal, Firewood
Nigerians in some parts of the country have resorted to using charcoal as the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, otherwise known as cooking gas, has continued to skyrocket, Daily… Read more »
Nigeria: Why PDP Performed Woefully in Kano - Dambatta
The deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 elections under the umbrella of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State, Yusuf Bello Dambatta, has explained the factors… Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu to Host the 2024 African Movie Academy Awards
The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has begun accepting applications for its 20th year of displaying and honouring milestones in the African film industry, and with Lagos as the… Read more »
Nigeria: Reprieve for Super Eagles After Afcon Failure, Cyber-Bullying
Without a doubt, the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d' Ivoire will go down in history as one of the best editions of the continental showpiece. The… Read more »
Nigeria: Surviving 62 Days in Bandits' Camp - Kaduna Victims Speak
We were chained to a tree, fed once daily Abductors communicate with walkie-talkie Read more »
Nigeria: History Lesson From the 'Generator Country'
History and diplomacy are often mixed in very curious ways. The just concluded AFCON football tournament in Ivory Coast, unearthed parts of Nigeria's failings to honour her history… Read more »
Nigeria: Rema to Perform At the Brit Awards
Nigerian artist Rema has been announced to perform at this year's BRIT Awards, the UK's most prestigious music awards show. The organisers made the announcement on Thursday morning… Read more »
Nigeria: Black Tax in Times of Austerity
A rural farmer once visited his banker brother in the city. The man had heard about his younger brother's new house and wanted to see for himself. He also had another agenda. Read more »
Nigeria: Let Parliamentary System of Governance Commence From States
Recently, the National Assembly announced its intention to kick start another round of constitutional amendments. Committees have been set up by the two chambers. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo - Meet APC Contestants for Governorship Ticket Today
Gladiators jostling to pick the governorship ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State will today know their fate today. Although, 12 of them were cleared… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Emerged Pioneer First Class Graduate - Grace Anikwe
Grace Ndidi Anikwe recently set a record by becoming the first graduate to bag a first class, Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood in the University of Jos. In this interview,… Read more »
West Africa: How Nigeriens in Nigeria Are Faring After Country's Exit From Ecowas
The exit of Niger Republic from the ECOWAS has continued to attract reactions from national and international circles. With a large number of Nigerien citizens in Nigeria, Daily… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Intercept N42m Contrabands in Kebbi
The joint patrol team of Sector 4, northwest zone of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted contrabands worth N42,429,63 at various border points in Kebbi State. Read more »
North Africa: Hardship - Northern Youths Seek Relief in Middle East, North Africa
Make fortunes from travel agency, tailoring, others 'We also face dire situation in Qatar' Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Tackle Quackery in Healthcare Sector, Nma Tells FG
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the federal government to tackle quackery in Nigeria's healthcare sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 21 in Kaduna, Katsina - Recruit Minors in Sokoto
Bandits have invaded Gindin Dutse Makyali village, Kufana District, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, burning 12 villagers in their homes. Read more »
Nigeria: No Blockage of Trucks On Kara-Jebba-Mokwa Road - Police
The police command in Niger State has denied blocking trucks conveying foodstuffs and animals to the Southern part of the country on the Kara-Jebba-Mokwa road. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Ogun - How Priests, Herbalists Slaughtered Woman for 'N200m Money Rituals'
Police Command in Ogun State on Thursday arrested and paraded two priests of Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Prophet Peter Oluwalolese and Prophet Jamiu Yusuf, for alleged brutal… Read more »
Nigeria: It's Illegal for Tertiary Institutions to Collect Tuition in Dollars - NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Thursday reiterated its position that no tertiary institution in Nigeria is allowed to charge tuition fees in dollars. Read more »