October 11, 2023
Nigeria: Insecurity Threatening Education in Northern Nigeria, Says Rep
Rep. Sani Jaji (APC-Zamfara) has raised concerns over the safety of children in schools in some part of Northern Nigeria due to incessant kidnaping and activities of bandits Read more »
Nigeria: Warri Concert - Nigerians Divided Over Refund of Money Paid to Davido By Organisers
Following the on-going fight between the Brownhill Events Inc., organisers of 'Warri Again' annual concert, and pop star, Davido, Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - We'll Help Nigeria Overcome Banditry, Kidnapping, Boko Haram - EU
The European Union yesterday expressed its willingness to assist Nigeria overcome banditry, kidnapping and insurgency by Boko Haram, saying the security of the Niger Delta was key,… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Raises Alarm Over Rising Inflation
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has raised alarm over the negative effects of high inflation on consumption of goods and services in the country, even as it downgraded its… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Offers Job, Hajj Slot to Casual Worker Who Returned Missing $16,000
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has offered full employment to a casual staff of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Dayyabu Haladu, who returned missing $16,000 during the… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Nigeria: eNaira No Threat to Financial Stability - CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured that the e-Naira, its digital currency, poses no threat to financial stability in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Denigrates Nigeria's Economic Growth
The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Nigeria's economic growth by 0.3 percentage points to 2.9 per cent for 2023 as a result of lower production in oil and gas. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Oppressed Me in Presence of My Family, Hit My Producer - Skales
Nigerian popular singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, widely known as Skales, has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the invasion of his residences… Read more »
Nigeria: Japa - Residents Live in Cemetery, Streets As Rents Soar in Canada
Many people are experiencing homelessness as housing prices and rents have increased in Canada's real estate markets. Read more »
Nigeria: Impede Oversight, Others Endanger Nigeria's Aviation Sector Devt - Ojikutu
A former Military Commandant at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Group Capt. John Ojikutu, has raised significant concerns about the lack of oversight,… Read more »
Nigeria: Finally, NECO Releases 2023 SSCE Results
The National Examination Council will today release the results of the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate to anxious students and parents. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Makes Laws On Rickety Vehicles, Traffic Violations
The Kaduna government says it is collaborating with the state House of Assembly to make laws on rickety vehicles and traffic violations in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: HURILAWS and TIP to Govt - Stop Torturing Death Row Inmates
IN commemoration of the World Day Against Death Penalty, the Human Rights Law Service, HURILAWS, and The Inclusion Project, TIP, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to stop the… Read more »
Nigeria: Warri Concert - Davido, Organisers At 'War' Over Non-Appearance
...I informed organisers months earlier that I won't make it -- Davido...Provide evidence you notified us -- Organisers Read more »
Nigeria: Ambassadors' Recall - Envoys Stranded As Govt Foot-Drags On Implementation
Five weeks after President Bola Tinubu recalled ambassadors and 21 days before the October 31 deadline for their return, the Federal Government appears to have backtracked on the… Read more »
Nigeria: How Obasanjo, Soyinka, Akintoye, Adebanjo, Others Secured My Release - Sunday Igboho
After two years of incarceration in Benin Republic, Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, yesterday, commended Yoruba leaders and some… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Dr Osahon Enabulele Completes Tenure As WMA President
Nigerian Dr. Osahon Enabulele Weekend handed over the leadership of the World Medical Association, WMA, to Dr. Lujain Al-Qodmani of Kuwait, after completing one year in office… Read more »
Nigeria: Humanitarian Minister Talks Tough, Seeks Audit of N-Power Programme
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, said, yesterday, it would no longer be business as usual, with regards to humanitarian schemes meant to… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Nothing Spoil', Davido Reacts to AY's Apology Over 'Badly Delivered' Joke
Afrobeats artist David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has accepted comedian AY's public apology over a 'badly delivered' joke aimed at him. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Certificate - 107 Senators Urge Caution, Rule of Law As Keyamo, Atiku Disagree
Disturbed by the tension trailing President Bola Tinubu's Chicago State University, CSU, certificate controversy, 107 non-serving senators have called for caution, respect for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Killed, 300 Houses Destroyed As Communal Conflict Erupts in Cross River
Two communities, Ovonum and Ofatura, in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, are locked in communal strife, which has left many dead and over 300 houses destroyed. Read more »
Nigeria: Passport - Interior Minister Decries Waiting Time, Evolves Reforms
The Federal Government has declared as illegal, the N5,000 "Compliance Fee" charged by some personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS in some Passport Offices to help… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 28,997 Lives Lost to Insecurity in Benue - Don
No fewer than 28,997 persons are reported to have lost their lives to insecurity in Benue State, even as over 54,476 houses and farm produce valued at over N21 billion were also… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Nigeria: 'I'm Sorry,' Comedian AY Apologises to Davido Over 'Badly Delivered' Joke
Comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has apologised to Afrobeats singer Davido for making a 'badly delivered' joke about him. Read more »
Nigeria: Gospel Singer, Deola Jewel Unveils New Music, Vídeo' for Flex Muscle'
Talented British-Nigerian gospel singer, Deola Jewel who recently received a gift of a new Range Rover Sport from husband on their 10th wedding anniversary has unveiled her latest… Read more »