November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Tanker Catches Fire On Niger Bridge
A tanker laden with petroleum products fell on the old Niger Bridge at Onitsha and caught fire that spread throughout the entire area last night. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Confirm Arrest of 122 Protesters in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 122 youths in the state who are in the pro-Siminalayi Fubara protest in Port Harcourt over their alleged invasion of the… Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Awards 2023 - Osimhen Makes Group of 30 Nominees for Men's Award
Super Eagles and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, has been nominated for the 2023 CAF Men Player of the Year award. Read more »
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Has Met 70% Vaccination Target - Official
Nigeria has successfully met its ambitious target of fully vaccinating 70 per cent of its population against the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Nigeria: Submit Report On N100b Covid-19 Intervention Funds in 72 Hours - Reps to AGF
The House of Representatives has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein to submit a detailed report on the utilisation of… Read more »
Nigeria: 69 Still Missing, 21 Dead Bodies Recovered After Taraba Boat Mishap - NEMA
Sixty-Nine persons are still not accounted for after an ill-fated boat conveying over 100 persons across the stretch of River Benue in Karim Lamido local government area of Taraba… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: Legislative Staff Lock Out Anambra Lawmakers
The staff of Anambra State House of Assembly Tuesday locked out members of the State House of Assembly from the state legislative complex in pursuit of their demand for financial… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Africa: Italy Eyeing Africa for Energy Security
Italy's government is eyeing Africa in pursuit of energy security, even as some officials defend Rome's often-bloody colonial past on the continent -- giving short shrift to… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, Others Crucial in Retrieval of €2m From Organised Crime Syndicate - Interpol
The President of the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, has disclosed that Nigeria and some West African countries have been crucial in… Read more »
Nigeria: China, Nigeria Committed to Green, Low-Carbon Devt - Envoy
The People's Republic of China and Nigeria have intensified effort in pursuing green and low-carbon development. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Full Speech - What Atiku Said After Supreme Court Judgement
Being text of a World Press Conference on the Presidential Election Petition Judgement by Atiku Abubakar, GCON, Waziri Adamawa, former Vice President of Nigeria (1999-2007) and… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: Watch Rema's Thrilling Performance At Ballon d'Or 2023
Afrobeats superstar, Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, delivered a thrilling performance at the 2023 Ballon d'Or award on Monday. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Akpabio Expresses Hope of Nigeria Meeting Opec Crude Oil Quota Soon
The president of the Senate, Dr Godswill Akpabio, says with careful planning and execution, Nigeria can meet the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota of 1.8… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Ballon d'Or - Osimhen Ranked 8th Best Player in the World
Nigerian and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has been ranked 8th Best Player in the world at the 2023 Ballon d'Or in Paris, France. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Depreciation 'Ll Affect Volume of Imports - Stakeholders
A group of freight forwarders known as Patriots Anti-Corruption Initiative, T-PACI, has indicated that current pressures on foreign exchange supply and the consequent sharp… Read more »
Nigeria: Save Lives, Blood Donation Don't Kill, CSO Begs Nigerians
As avoidable death rate increases amongst Nigerians, a nonprofit organization, Haima Health Initiative, HHI, weekend, begged Nigerians to voluntarily donate blood to save lives. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to German Chancellor - We're Ready to Change Weak Economy Narratives
President Bola Tinubu yesterday said his administration was determined to change the narrative about a weak and crawling economy by bringing about transformation in governance. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Commits to Scaling Up Nigeria's Global Port Rating
The federal government, FG, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has expressed its commitment to scaling up Nigeria's port rating in the global maritime space. Read more »
Nigeria: P&ID - War Against Corruption Far From Over - Buhari
Immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari, said yesterday that the country has won the battle against corruption in the case with Process and Industrial Development, P&ID, but… Read more »
Nigeria: Biting Economy - More Artisans Pour Into PoS Business
ARTISANS are the latest scarce commodity in town. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC, TUC, NECA to Govt - Halt Fall in Naira Value
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, and the Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association, NECA, yesterday raised the alarm over the continued… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu's Team Won't Be Interrupted By Baseless Accusations - Gbajabiamila
Following allegations against the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila that he was obstructing progress and speculations about his potential removal, Mr… Read more »
Nigeria: Why My Father Opposed My Early Rising Music Career - Davido
Nigerian music star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has said his father, Adedeji Adeleke was against his early music career and cancelled many of his shows. Read more »
October 28, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria in Ipu Will Create Job Opportunities - Akpabio, Kalu
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Saturday, said that an unusual deft move by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Iyalode Lawson Was a No-Nonsense, Hardworking Person - Obasanjo
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Iyalode of Egbaland and Yorubaland, Chief Mrs Alaba Lawson, as a woman who lived a worthwhile life, as well as… Read more »