November 09, 2023
Nigeria: Ken Saro-Wiwa - Govt Urged to Look Into Woes of Ogoni People
In a renewed call for justice, human rights advocates have urged the Federal Government to address the legitimate demands and longstanding woes of the Ogoni people. Read more »
Nigeria: Exchange Rate - NECA, Experts Disagree On Govt's Target
Against the backdrop of indications that the Federal Government is putting in place measures to achieve exchange rate target of N500-N600/$1, while reorganising the banking sector,… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Polls - Go and Vote, Atiku Urges PDP Members
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has urged voters in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states to troop out on Saturday to vote for the candidates of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Read more »
Nigeria: Rift Among Northern Leaders Harming Region - NEF
The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has expressed concerns over the rift among some northern leaders, saying it was causing more harm than good in the north. Read more »
Nigeria: Former Central Bank Governor Emefiele Released After 151 Days in Detention
Detained former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, yesterday arrived at his Abuja home, after being released on bail by an Abuja High Court. He has… Read more »
Nigeria: 14,000 Nigerians Lack Identification Cards - German Chancellor
German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has explained why no fewer than 14,000 Nigerians living in the country risk deportation. Read more »
Nigeria: Third Mainland Bridge Repairs to Gulp Over N21bn
THE Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, yesterday, disclosed that the comprehensive repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge will gulp N21 billion. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Nigeria: Benue Govt Engages Bandits Over Insecurity
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November 09, 2023
Nigeria: Senate to Probe Purchase of N5bn Presidential Yacht
The Senate said yesterday it would probe the purchase of N5 billion presidential yacht and the circumstances surrounding it. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Verdict - Tinubu Is the Diego Maradona of Nigerian Politics
PROFESSOR Wole Soyinka, Africa's first literature Nobel laureate, published his critically-acclaimed novel, Chronicles From the Land of the Happiest People On Earth, in September… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Nigeria: President Signs Supplementary Budget into Law
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget, which was recently passed by the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: $150m Abacha Loot - Group Calls On Tinubu to Ensure Judicious Use
Coalition for Democracy in Nigeria, (CODIN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that loots recovered from former Head of State, General Sanni Abacha are properly… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira - Tinubu'll Shock Currency Speculators - Presidency
The Presidency yesterday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu's administration is working on policies that will strengthen the Naira. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Never Said Uzodimma Was Blocking Release of Nnamdi Kanu - Presidency
The Presidency has denied reports claiming that Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State "blocked" President Bola Tinubu from releasing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of… Read more »
Nigeria: We've Called for More Economic Cooperation Between China, Nigeria - Envoy
The Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuging has called for more and greater economic cooperation between Nigeria and China. Read more »
Nigeria: Canadian Embassy in Abuja Suspends Operations After Fire Accident
The Canadian High Commission in Abuja, on Tuesday suspended operations after a fire incident at the commission on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Biometric Verification - Abia Captures 62,479 Workers, Pensioners, Gives 2-Wk Extension
Abia State Government says no fewer than 62, 479 workers and pensioners have so far been captured in the biometric verification exercise that commenced in July. Read more »
Nigeria: IPOB Warns INEC, Staff, Ad-Hoc Staff Against Rigging Imo Election
The Indigenous People of Biafra IPoB yesterday warned the Independent National Electrical Commission, INEC never to make any attempt towards rigging the governorship Election in… Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness World Records Confirms Irish Chef, Alan Fisher Dethrones Hilda Baci
An Irish restaurant owner, Alan Fisher, has dethroned Nigerian chef Hilda Baci as the record holder of the longest cooking marathon record. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL Working With NEITI, Others to Reconcile 2021 Report
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) will continue to collaborate with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and all relevant… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits, Boko Haram Kill 29 in Katsina, Borno
Bandits on Sunday night, launched a deadly attack during a Maulud celebration, killing at least 20 lives and abducting many individuals at Kusa in Musawa Local Government Area of… Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad - Court Extends Remand of Nurse, Friend in Police Custody
The Lagos State Magistrates' Court in Yaba, on Monday, has again sent into custody the auxiliary nurse, Fisayo Ogedengbe, and Ayobami Sadiq arrested by the police in connection… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Nigeria: How Generator Explosion Killed 2 At Canadian Embassy - FERMA
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency FEMA has explained the circumstances which led to the death of two Nigerians on Monday at the Canadian Embassy in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Blue Economy to Generate 350 Million Jobs, Rakes $2.5trillion Trade
The leadership of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has revealed that Nigeria will benefit from the 350 million jobs opportunities and trade valued at… Read more »
Nigeria: Rise Above Personal Ambition, Uphold National Interest - Presidency Urges Obi
Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Monday urged the Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to "prove his belief in… Read more »