Nigeria: Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola Make Forbes' 2024 Billionaires List

Despite the economic challenges facing Nigeria, Forbes has listed Nigerian businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola, as the top richest Nigerians… Read more »

West Africa: Electricity Access in Rural West Africa Low At 10 Percent - Ecowas

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sounded the alarm over the dismal state of electricity access in rural areas across the region. Read more »

Nigeria: Wanted Man, 80, Arrested After 27 Years On the Run

An 80-year-old man has been arrested at an airport after 27 years on the run, British police said on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Justice System - Many Languishing in Prisons for Minor Offences, NGO Tells FG

A non governmental organisation, Prestige Elite Club of Nigeria, has urged the Federal Government to expedite actions in improving the country's justice system, stressing that many… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Eno to PDP - Receive All Returning Members

GOVERNOR Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has advised the ward leaders of his party, the People's Democratic Party, PDP, across the 368 wards in the state to open their doors to receive… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo 2024 - Eight Ex-Council Chairmen Defect to APC

Eight former local government area chairman in Edo State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) pledging their support for the party and to work for its victory in… Read more »

Nigeria: World Autism Day - First Lady Calls for Early Diagnosis, Intervention

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has said that early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can help people on the autism spectrum reach significant gains in their… Read more »

Nigeria: Hardship - Nigerians Queuing for Palliative Heights of Indignity - Bishop Kukah

The cleric faulted the distribution of palliatives, adding that the people most often don't get them as a good part of the money meant for such is always stolen. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Stabbing Elder Brother to Death in Bauchi

The Bauchi Command of the Nigeria Police has arrested one Isyaku Babale for allegedly killing his brother over an argument that ensued between them. Read more »

Nigeria: Tragedy As Suspected Cultists Kill One in Ogun

Tragedy struck on Sunday night in the Ijeun Tuntun area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, as some suspected cultists who reportedly came on motorcycles shot dead one Olumide… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria's Oil Belongs to the North

Former presidential aide, Dr. Usman Bugaje, in this interview, speaks on the Tinubu Presidency and his misgivings about what is happening. Read more »

Nigeria: Man Jailed 18 Months for Stealing 48 Birds, Generator

An Abeokuta Magistrates' Court on Thursday sentenced a 26-year-old man, Hassan Gafar, to 18 months in prison for stealing 48 birds and a power generator. Read more »

Nigeria: National Convention - We Gave INEC Over 100 Days Notice - LP

The Labour Party, LP has released a document to support its claims that it duly notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) within the stipulated time before its… Read more »

Nigeria: Okpebholo Felicitates Tinubu At 72

As the nation celebrates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 72nd birthday, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming gubernatorial election in September 2024,… Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram's 'Most-Wanted' Commander Captured

The First Class Emir of Gwoza local government area in Borno state, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta on Friday confirmed that the top wanted commander of Boko Haram… Read more »

Nigeria: Remita's Choice As Payment Facilitator Merit-Based - CBN

The Director of Banking Services, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Hamisu Abdullahi, has highlighted the merit-based selection of Remita to provide an electronic platform essential… Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking - CBN Introduces N500bn, N200bn Minimum Capital Base for Banks

Days after urging Nigerian banks to expedite action on the recapitalisation of their capital base in order to strengthen the financial system, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Playwright, Wole Oguntokun Is Dead

Popular Nigerian playwright and theatre director, Wole Oguntokun is dead. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Neutralise 212 Terrorists, Apprehend 252 in 1 Week - DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says troops neutralised 121 terrorists, apprehended 253 and rescued 244 kidnapped hostages in different operations nationwide in one week. Read more »

Nigeria: FG to Arraign Binance, Two Others for Alleged Tax Evasion April 4

The Federal Government will, on April 4, arraigned Binance Holdings Limited and its two top officials; Tigran Gambaryan and fleeing Nadeem Anjarwalla, on allegations bordering on… Read more »

Nigeria: Okuama Killings - Army Declares Eight Persons Wanted

The Nigerian Army has declared Eight persons wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community in Delta state. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Begin Investigation Into Alleged Certificate Racketeering By MDAs

The House of Representatives has begun investigation into alleged certificate racketeering by some officials of Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies involved in… Read more »

Nigeria: Unemployment Fueling Rising Banditry, Kidnappings in Nigeria - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said unemployment is fueling the rising spate of banditry and kidnappings in Nigeria. Read more »

Senegal: Faye - 15 Things to Know About Senegal's 44-Year-Old President-Elect

Bassirou Diomaye Faye has emerged as Senegal's President-elect after an unprecedented victory at the presidential election on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Adamu Laka As Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Centre

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Major-General Adamu Garba Laka as the new National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre under the Office of… Read more »