July 29, 2023
Nigeria: International Rights Activist Condemns Coup in Niger Republic
International rights activist, Alhaji Musa Saidu has condemned the coup in Niger Republic , saying there is no alternative to democratic government which guarantees the rights and… Read more »
Nigeria: Turn Away From Criminality, Be Granted Amnesty - Uzodimma Tells Imo Bandits
Governor Hope Uzodimma has once again offered to grant Amnesty to bandits who will give up their alms and turn a new leaf. Read more »
Nigeria: Bar Operator Strangled to Death in Osun
A popular bar operator in Osun state identified as 'Iya Bisola' was reportedly strangled to death at her residence by a yet-to-be-identified person. Read more »
July 28, 2023
Nigeria: Ministerial List - El-Rufai, Wike, Alake, Others to Appear for Senate Screening Monday
The ministerial nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday are expected to undergo screening at the Senate on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Competence or Compensation - Nigerians React As Tinubu Reveals Ministerial Nominees
Mixed reactions have trailed the first batch of the ministerial list which President Bola Tinubu submitted to the Senate on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Five Ex-Governors Children to Chair Reps Committees
Five children of former governors have been appointed as Chairmen of various standing committees of the House of Representatives. Read more »
Nigeria: Russia Summit - Nigeria Missing As Africa Agrees Nuclear Energy As Alternative Source of Power
Nigeria, the acclaimed giant of Africa, was conspicuously absent yesterday, as African leaders gathered in St Petersburg, Russia, to discuss ways nuclear power can help solve the… Read more »
Nigeria: AfCFTA - Why Nigeria's Missing, As 8 Countries Commence Guided Trade
Nigeria's absence from the from the first batch of participating countries under the Guided Trade Initiative (GTI) of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been… Read more »
Nigeria: 11 States to Wait As Tinubu Sends 28 Nominees to Senate for Confirmation
Eleven states of the federation will have to wait as President Bola Tinubu forwarded a list of 28 ministerial nominees through his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila to the Senate… Read more »
Nigeria: I Am Alive, Delta Monarch Tells Rumour-Mongers
THE Ovie of Agbon Kingdom in Ethiope East council of Delta State, HRM, Ogurimerime, Ukori 1, has faulted rumours of his death, describing it as figments of the imagination of some… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: Seven Women Nominated for Cabinet Posts
The only female presidential aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Uju Kennedy Ohaneye, who stepped down for President Bola Tinubu at the party's primaries in June… Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Media Entrepreneur, Mohammed Idris Who Made Tinubu's Ministerial List
An accomplished media entrepreneur, Publisher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Blueprint newspaper, Mohammed Idris was included in the ministerial list which President… Read more »
Nigeria: Ministerial List - Akpabio Presides Over Senate Plenary
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has arrived at the Senate Chamber and plenary has commenced. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects DSS' Fresh Request to Detain Emefiele for Another 14 Days
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama, on Thursday, rejected a fresh application the Department of State Services, DSS, filed for an order to further… Read more »
Nigeria: Women's World Cup - Nigeria Stun Co-Hosts Australia 3-2 in Comback Victory
Nigeria's Super Falcons handed co-hosts Australia a shock 3-2 defeat in their second group game of the ongoing Women's World Cup to increase their chance of making it to the second… Read more »
Nigeria: Rema Walks Off Stage in Atlanta Over Disapproval With Venue
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, has refused to perform in Atlanta, USA, on Thursday, citing the venue's terrible condition. Read more »
Nigeria: I Like Davido but Wizkid Is My Favourite - British Actor, John Boyega
British actor, John Boyega, has revealed some of the things he loves about Nigeria including who his favourite artiste is. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal - I Will Walk Naked If Obi Wins - Charly Boy
Nigerian musician, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has affirmed that he will walk naked on the street of Lagos if the candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi wins at the tribunal. Read more »
Nigeria: Battling the Diphtheria Outbreak
NIGERIA is battling a severe outbreak of diphtheria - a highly contagious bacterial infection. The disease has been spreading rampantly throughout the country, posing a significant… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Chieftain Begins 'Unity Tournament' for FCT Youths
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi has kick-started a "unity football tournament" to help foster… Read more »
Nigeria: FIFA Secretary-General, Samoura Speaks At AWIEF2023
The Secretary-General of the International Association of Football Federations, FIFA, Fatma Samoura is billed to speak as the keynote speaker at the forthcoming AWIEF2023, between… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 7 Soldiers, 20 Vigilantes in Zamfara
Seven Nigerian Soldiers including an Officer and a Policeman, as well as 20 members of vigilante groups that fought along with the troops have been killed by armed bandits in… Read more »
Nigeria: Working Housewives Decry Economic Hardship - Search for Alternatives
As recent economic downturn in the country escalates, housewives tell WO they are perplexed and frustrated. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Disbursement of N500bn to 12m Homes Wont Address Fundamental Issues Govt Told
Africa Leadership Group (ALG), a citizen-centric, and effective governance leadership organization has taken a swipe on President Bola Tinubu's swift decision on the petroleum… Read more »
Nigeria: Humanitarian Crisis in Benue Worse Than Situation in North East - UN
The United Nations, UN, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mathias Shemale has expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Benue state saying it is worse than the… Read more »