September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Tears As Popular Music Producer Dies At 57 in Lagos
Ajegunle residents in Lagos were overcome with grief upon hearing the news of the passing of John Oboh, a renowned music producer, director, and musician known as Mighty Mouse. He… Read more »
Nigeria: Stabilise Naira, End Corruption to Unlock Nigeria's Success - U.S. Treasury's Adeyemo Tells Tinubu
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo on Monday advised President Bola Tinubu-led government to stabilize Naira and fight corruption to unlock Nigeria's potential. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Bulkachuwa's Suit Seeking to Stop ICPC, DSS, From Investigating Him
A Federal High Court Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed the suit filed by Sen. Adamu Bulkachuwa seeking to stop the ICPC from investigating him over the comment he made during the… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Nigeria: G20 Countries Urged to Improve Health of Women, Children
AS vulnerable populations continue to grapple with various diseases, G20 countries have been urged to improve the health of women, children, and adolescents across the world. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Youth Employment Is Key to Nation's Growth - Dangote
The Pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited has inducted a new batch of Graduate Trainees in its Graduate Trainee programme, with the management declaring that… Read more »
Nigeria: You've Till Friday to Meet Our Demands - NLC to Govt
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, said yesterday the federal government has till Friday to meet its demands or risk another round of industrial unrest. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris Club Refund - Govt Blocks $418 Million Payments to Consultants
The federal government has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to void promissory notes issued to consultants with respect to the Paris Club refund. Read more »
Nigeria: CJN to Judges - We Must Ensure National Laws Are Not Eroded, With Advent of Digital Era
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has cautioned judges to ensure national laws were not eroded, with the advent of digital era, especially with the… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: 'You Shone Brightly Before Your Exit', Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham React to MohBad's Death
Two top Nollywood actors, Femi Adebayo and Toyin Abraham in separate messages have reacted to the death of Nigerian music sensation, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Set to Deliver Judgement On Petition of Ex-Zamfara Gov Matawalle
The Zamfara State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Sokoto is set to deliver its verdict on the petition filed by the former governor of the state, Bello… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria and Cessation of Tensions With UAE
Fresh from his mission to honour the invitation to the G20 Summit in New Delhi India, President Bola Tinubu continued his economic charm offensive to the United Arab Emirates, UAE,… Read more »
Nigeria: For a Foreign Policy That Works
Any useful considerations for a foreign policy that works must begin with adequate understanding of the world and the international system in its existential reality along with the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Benue Owes Pensioners 120 Months Arrears'
Pensioners on the payroll of the Benue state government and those of the local governments have received four and three months payments respectively since the beginning of Governor… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Poll - Shun Calls for Protest, Pro-Tinubu Group Urges Nigerians
Nigerians, especially the youths have been urged to heed the advice of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, to shun any call to protest predicated on force of lies about the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt's 1,000 Houses - Benue Tribal Leaders Vow to Resist Planned Fulani Colony
·Urge President Tinubu to resettle 2m Benue IDPs Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Downpour Collapses Building With 500 Rooms
·One lands in hospital, others escape as 4 and 2-storey buildings collapse in Lagos Read more »
Nigeria: Stepping Back From a Major Blunder On World Stage
President Bola Tinubu on September 2, 2023 recalled all Nigerian career and non-career ambassadors across the universe from their duty posts. Read more »
Nigeria: Shop On Wheels - Mobile Shops Go Viral As Economy Bites Harder
The economy is no longer smiling. The deteriorating state of the earnings has led many companies to downsize, leaving many staff stranded. Read more »
Nigeria: Regional Connectivity - Air Peace Eyes Five New Embraer E175s Worth $288m
West Africa's largest airline, Air Peace, has placed a firm order for five Embraer E175 aircraft worth $288.3m. Read more »
Nigeria: Students Visa - UK Hikes Fee 34.99% for Nigerians, Others
The British government has announced a significant increase of 34.99% in student visa fee for international students, including those from Nigeria. Read more »
September 17, 2023
Nigeria: Adeleke Declares Curfew in Two Osun Communities
Following reported killings between Ilobu and Ifon-Orolu communities in Osun state, the Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared curfew in the two towns to enforce law and order. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Nkwocha As Media Aide to Vice President, Others
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, approved the appointment of Stanley Nkwocha as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Office of the Vice President, along with seven… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Debt Rises By 75%, Hits N87trn in Three Months
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has disclosed that Nigeria's total public debt hit N87.38 trillion at the end of the second quarter of 2023. Read more »
South Africa: Nigeria, South Africa Sign Landmark Regulatory Deal On Aviation Security, Safety
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) have signed a landmark deal to achieve unified civil aviation regulation in… Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Artists Leaving Shouldn't Be Death Sentence - Seyi Law Tells Record Label Owners
Popular Nigerian comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, professionally known as Seyi Law, has warned record label owners in the country against endangering the lives and careers of… Read more »