February 14
Nigeria: FCT Residents Decry Lack of Portable Water
Despite being surrounded by water, many residents of Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried lack of potable water in their areas. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Confirms Wabara, Makarfi As Bot Chair, Secretary
Vows to resist turning Nigeria into one-party state Read more »
Nigeria: Truth IMF Told Us
The International Monetary Fund this past weekend told us some truths about our Nigerian economy. Some are sweet, some not so sweet. In summary, the Fund told us one or two things… Read more »
Nigeria: Forex - Lagos Assembly Urges Tinubu to Reduce Foreign Trips, Pilgrimages
The Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, called on the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to reduce foreign trips for seminars and conferences by ministries and… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano - Ipac Raises Alarm Over 'Plans' to Appoint Caretaker Council Committee
Following the expiration of the tenure of the elected chairmen of 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has raised the alarm that the… Read more »
Nigeria: Oluwo Advises Tinubu to Open Borders, Lift Ban On Grains, Others
The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, HIM Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has advised President Ahmed Tinubu to open the country's borders as part of measures to mitigate the food… Read more »
Nigeria: Femi Falana, Covid-19 Fund and the Art of Misrepresentation
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Nigeria: IMF Confirms Return of Petrol Subsidy Under Tinubu
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the Nigerian government has, through the backdoor, resumed the payment of subsidies on the premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Insecurity, Senate Passes Vote of Confidence On Service Chiefs
The Senate yesterday passed a vote of confidence in security chiefs after about nine-hour meeting with them behind closed doors. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 2 Policemen, Abduct 40 in Zamfara
Two policemen were killed in the wee hours of yesterday when armed bandits attacked Kasuwar Daji village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Insecurity, Senate Passes Vote of Confidence On Security Chiefs
The Senate has passed a Vote of Confidence on Security Chiefs for their efforts in fighting the security challenges bedevilling the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Gas Explosion Razes Yobe Varsity Female Hostel
A fire outbreak from a gas explosion has burnt down a female hostel block in the Yobe State University, Damaturu. Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Destroys Over 200 Case Files in Kwara High Court
A fire incident at the Kwara State high court complex has destroyed no fewer than 200 case files and office equipment. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspended Ondo PDP Chair Dies
The suspended Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Mr Fatai Adams is dead. Read more »
Nigeria: Notorious Kidnappers Arrested in Abuja, N9m Ransom Recovered
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command have arrested seven notorious kidnappers in Abuja, recovering N9 million ransom. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Katsina - Radda Seeks Tetfund Support to Tackle Insecurity
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina state has sought support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to tackle the challenges of insecurity affecting tertiary institutions in… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - Nedc to Establish Waste Recycle Plan for 6 States
The North-East Development Commission is planning to establish a waste recycling plant for the 6 northeast states to combat climate change in the region. Read more »
Nigeria: Refrain From Regulating Social Media, Adeyanju Tells Gbaja
Deji Adeyanju, human rights activist and social commentator, has kicked against the move to regulate social media. Read more »
Nigeria: BBC's Ibrahim Isa Appointed Head of Gombe Media Corporation
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the appointment of Ibrahim Isa of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as the Director-General of the Gombe State… Read more »
Nigeria: Ipob Hits Imo Prison, Kills Police Officer, Frees Inmates
Gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Monday, attacked Okigwe Correctional Farm Settlement in Imo State, killed a police officer and freed… Read more »
Nigeria: Nut to Tinubu - Implement Teachers' Professional Salary Structure Now
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed concern over the delay in accommodating the teachers' professional salary structure in the country's budget and calls for prompt… Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Alliance Hospital Sues Media Trust Over Kidney Harvest Story
The Management of Alliance Hospital and Services Limited has sued Media Trust Ltd, the publishers of Daily Trust newspaper and owners of Trust TV, over its investigative report… Read more »
West Africa: We Won't Return to Ecowas - Niger Coup Leader
The head of military junta in Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has vowed that none of the three Sahel countries would rejoin the regional bloc, Economic Community of… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Resolves January Salary Delay, Commends Workers for Patience
The federal government has said all affected federal workers in about 90 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have received their January salaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Bolaji Agbede Replaces Late Wigwe As Access Holdings Acting Gceo
Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Ms. Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer. Read more »