May 16, 2023
Nigeria: Seun Kuti - Lawyer Fumes, Says Parade, Handcuff On Singer Illegal
Lawyer to the embattled popular Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti, yesterday, fumed and described as illegal the handcuffing and parading of the singer after he submitted himself to the… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Nigeria: As Akeredolu Kicks Against APC's Zoning Formula for 10th National Assembly...
Fidelis David writes that Ondo state Governor and Chairman of Soutern Governors Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu, described last week's zoning arrangement released by the leadership of his… Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Reaches Out to Aggrieved Senators-Elect
The Senator-elect representing Akwa Ibom North-west and the nominee of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the position of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio,… Read more »
Nigeria: PSC - Assaulting Officer On Duty Diminishes Sanctity of Nigeria's Symbol of Authority
The Police Service Commission (PSC), weekend, said the conduct of Afrobeat Singer, Seun Kuti, who slapped a police officer on duty, diminished the sanctity of Nigeria's symbol of… Read more »
Nigeria: Data Encryption From Ransomware Reaches Highest Level in 4 Years - Report
Sophos, a global leader in innovation and delivery of cybersecurity-as-a-service, has released its annual report tagged, "State of Ransomware 2023," which revealed that hackers… Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele - the Unrelenting Driver of Made-in-Nigeria, Non-Oil Exports
Obinna Chima highlights efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria under the leadership of Godwin Emefiele to support domestic production and non-oil exports in the country Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - SERAP Urges World Bank to Suspend Disbursement of $800m Loan to Govt
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the World Bank President, David Malpass, to use his good office to suspend any disbursement of the $800… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Doubles Down in Fight Against Spiraling Inflation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its commitment to continue to take steps to control the country's spiraling inflation which rose to 22.04 per cent in April. Read more »
Nigeria: AFN Has No Contract With Premium Trust Bank, Says Olopade
Board members of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), have been told to put aside their differences and concentrate on building a formidable squad for the nation,… Read more »
May 14, 2023
Nigeria: Three Million Girls Benefit From World Bank Assisted Project
Not less than three million girls have benefitted from the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), a World Bank Assisted Project in promoting education… Read more »
Nigeria: From Oil to Aviation... How Auwalu Rano Invested Billions of Naira in Airline Business
Business diversification is one of the buzzwords financial analysts throw around these days. The word itself means a lot but it is not something that many corporate organisations… Read more »
Nigeria: Another 125 People Arrive in Abuja, Number of Evacuees From Sudan Hits 2,371
A total of 125 Nigerians fleeing the war in Sudan have arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Sharia Law Won't Be Incorporated Into Traffic Regulations - FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that Sharia law will not be introduced in the enforcement of traffic regulations. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Not Seeking Another U.S.$800 Million World Bank Loan, FG Clarifies
The federal government has clarified that it was not seeking another $800 million loan from the World Bank to cushion the impact of the impending removal of petroleum subsidy on… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, Security Agencies Impound 1,000-Tonne Barge in Fight Against Oil Theft
The collaboration between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), federal security agencies, and Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, owned by Government… Read more »
Nigeria: IG Orders Arrest of Fela Kuti's Son, Seun, for Assaulting Policeman
The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Usman Baba, last night, ordered the arrest of Afrobeat Singer, Seun Kuti for assaulting a police officer. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Abduct 50 in Niger Community
Terrorists have abducted the village head of the Fugge community in the Rijau Local Government Area, Mallam Abdullahi Zaure, and 49 others. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians of My Era Made Right Choices of Leaders - Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has compared the performances of Nigerian leaders before independence with what is currently obtainable and concluded that the Nigerian leaders… Read more »
May 13, 2023
Nigeria: Health Experts Warn Against Stigmatising People With Tuberculosis
Health Experts, yesterday, warned against discriminating and stigmatising people affected by Tuberculosis (TB), noting that this discourages them from coming out for treatment. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency - Buhari's Relocation to Glass House, Standard Routine for Out-Going Presidents
The Presidency yesterday described as routine the movement of President Muhammadu Buhari from the official Presidential residence to the Glass House, both within the State House in… Read more »
May 12, 2023
Nigeria: Aftermath of Building Demolition On Lagos Airport Land
For several years the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria warned encroachers of its property at various airports in the country, but many of them defied the warnings, especially… Read more »
Nigeria: FoodCo Ranks 39th Among Financial Times Top 100 Fastest Growing African Companies
Leading consumer goods company and omni channel retailer, FoodCo Nigeria, has been listed among Africa's Fastest Growing Companies for the second year running. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekweremadu - a Shame to UK and Nigeria
Victor C. Ariole argues treatment meted to Ike Ekweremadu is unfortunate Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari, Akeredolu Celebrate Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, At 97
President Muhammadu Buhari and Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu have joined Afenifere, friends and family in celebrating with Pa Reuben Fasoranti on his 97th… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Is Incoming President, Confident Tribunal Will Restore PDP Mandate - Tambuwal
Sokoto State Governor and Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Aminu Tambuwal, has said he is confident that the presidential election tribunal would restore… Read more »