Nigeria: Rising Human Rights Violations Worrisome - NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has lamented the rising increase in human rights violations in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: How We're Using Technology to Improve Learning Process in Nigeria - Educare Boss, Alex Onyia

With the education sector receiving 8.8% of the 2024 budget, stakeholders are optimistic as they prepare for what should be an exciting year. Precious Chukwudi of Vanguard met with… Read more »

Nigeria: 'I No Be Iwobi', Sadiq Umar Warns Cyberbullies Over Afcon Loss

Super Eagles and Real Sociedad forward, Sadiq Umar, has warned cyberbullies against trolling him following the Super Eagles' loss against Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Operatives Allegedly Invade Futa Hostels, Arrest Students

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) allegedly invaded the hostels of the students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State. Read more »

Nigeria: Vanguard Personality of the Year - Obaseki, Reviving Education Through Edobest

When Edo State Government launched the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation, EdoBEST, in June 2018, many people saw it as another jamboree and a programme that would go the… Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - Jigawa Records Full Payment From 1,200 Intending Pilgrims

The Jigawa Pilgrims Welfare Board said no fewer than 1,200 intending pilgrims in the state have made full payment of the N4.69 million fare for the 2024 Hajj. Read more »

Nigeria: Reject IMF's Recommendation On Fuel, Electricity Subsidy, Prp Tells FG

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has advised the Federal Government to reject the advice of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to phase out petrol and electricity subsidies. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 400 Suspects in Lagos

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested about 400 suspected persons in various black spots last month. Read more »

Nigeria: Vanguard Personality of the Year - Adeleke, Giant Strides in Infrastructure

When Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State took the oath of office on November 27, 2022, many thought he would fail to abide by his promise to chase out darkness from the State of… Read more »

Nigeria: Video - Fire Guts Computer Village Building in Lagos

A mysterious fire has gutted a one-story building at number 36, Awolowo Way, by the Under Bridge, Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos, destroying items worth millions of naira. Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon Team of Tournament - Troost-Ekong, Lookman, Adingra in - Osimhen Missing

CAF has announced the official 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Team of the Tournament, which includes three Super Eagles players. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast Parade Through Abidjan, As Champions of Africa

Tens of thousands of jubilant fans crammed the streets of Abidjan on Monday for the Ivory Coast's victory parade after the hosts' remarkable Africa Cup of Nations triumph the night… Read more »

Nigeria: Over 96 Percent of 2023 2nd Wassce Results Released

...44.29% obtaining five credits with English lang., Maths Read more »

Nigeria: Fire Guts Kano Police Station

The police command in Kano State says the Divisional Police Office in Nasarawa Local Government Area has been gutted by fire. Read more »

Nigeria: Niwa to Remove Five Wrecks, License 2200 Boats in Lagos

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced plans to remove five wrecks obstructing navigation along the Lagos backwaters. This initiative is aimed at addressing… Read more »

Nigeria: Unbearable Cost - Table, Sachet Water Producers Close Shop in Enugu

The Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) says it will shut down and suspend production in all water-producing factories in Enugu State due to the unbearable high cost of… Read more »

Nigeria: Adeleke Constitutes Committee to Resolve Osun Jusun Strike

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has set up a seven-man committee to resolve the ongoing strike by the state branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Crisis - Rep Expresses Commitment to Restoring Peace

The member representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency of Plateau State, Mr Daniel Asama Ago, has expressed his commitment to restoring peace in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Abduct Man, His Two Wives, Set Houses Ablaze in Katsina

Again, a wave of violence on Monday swept through Katsina State, leaving two communities reeling from separate attacks by armed bandits. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Wants Accessible, Affordable Energy for Nigerians

The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio has tasked stakeholders in the energy sector to work toward accessible and affordable renewable energy for Nigerians in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Eedc Says Current Poor Power Supply in S/East Is Beyond Its Powers

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), says the poor power supply currently experienced across the South-East is beyond its powers. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Cyber-Bullying, Fake News - IG Orders Clampdown On Individuals, Groups

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the NPF National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) to clamp down on individuals and groups of people who are bent on… Read more »

Nigeria: Hardship - Pensioners Dying in Droves, Nup Raises Alarm

The Nigerian Union of Pensioners, NUP, has raised the alarm over the increasing deaths of members due to economic hardship in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Bayelsa Govt Defends Market Relocation

Bayelsa State government has explained its decision for relocating Tombia market to a new site, saying it was to avert what happened at Jesse, Delta State, where a pipeline… Read more »

Nigeria: Bedesiegha Bridge Rehabilitation - Delta Govt Faults N-Delta Ministry's Claim

Delta State Government has picked holes in the plan by the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, to take credit for the rehabilitation of the failed Bedesiegha Bridge, along Bomadi Road… Read more »