July 16, 2023
Nigeria: Withdraw Petition Against Tinubu, Northern Group Tells Atiku, Obi
The Association for Political Stability in Northeast (APS) has called on Atiku Abubakar of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) to withdraw… Read more »
Nigeria: Ryan Taylor, DJ Cuppy Unfollow Each Other on Instagram Amid Break-Up Rumours
Popular British boxer, Ryan Taylor, has sparked speculations of possible break-up as he unfollowed his fiancée, DJ Cuppy, on Instagram. Read more »
Nigeria: Afrobeat Star, Kingsley King Recommends Creation of Platform for African Artists
Afrobeat sensation Kingsley Okwudiri Emeghebo, otherwise known as Kingsley King, is all set to drop his much anticipated EP, titled "Afro Vibes, which is set to drop on July 28,… Read more »
Nigeria: Banky W Reveals Most Trying Time of Marriage to Adesua
Singer-cum-politician, Banky W has revealed what could possibly be the most trying time of his marriage to star actress, Adesua Etomi in an interview with Chudeity. Read more »
Nigeria: 70 Days of Extreme Entertainment as BBNaija Returns With 'All Stars' Edition
Lovers of the Big Brother Naija reality TV are in for 70 days of extreme entertainment, as the much anticipated BBNaija Season 8 All Stars hits the screens this July. Read more »
Nigeria: Farmers Laud President Tinubu for Declaring State of Emergency on Food Security
The Sorghum Farmers Association of Nigeria (SOFAN), has commended President Bola Tinubu for declaring state of emergency on food security. Read more »
July 15, 2023
Nigeria: Drug Addiction - Suspended Nollywood Actor, Jerry Williams Enters Rehab
Nollywood actor Jerry Williams, who was suspended from acting recently by the leadership of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has checked into a rehab facility for drug addiction,… Read more »
Nigeria: Air Force Trainer Aircraft Crashes in Makurdi
The Nigeria Air Force has confirmed the crash of its trainer aircraft in Makurdi the Benue state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: No Cause for Alarm, Akeredolu, Will Resume Soon - Omisore
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Iyiola Omisore, has assured Nigerians that the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, would soon return to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Returned Benin Artefacts Deserve Our Protection, Tinubu Tells Oba Ewuare II
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, pledged to protect Benin artefacts which were returned to the country from different parts of the world as a way of archiving the history of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Tribunal Reserves Judgement on APM's Case Against Tinubu
The Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja, on Friday, reserved its judgement on the petition the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, filed to nullify the election… Read more »
Nigeria: Southeast Loses N4 Trillion to Insecurity in 24 Months - - Deputy Speaker
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu has disclosed that the South East region lost over N4trn to insecurity in the last two years. Mr Kalu said this in… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu to Attend AU Meeting in Kenya Today
President Bola Tinubu is expected to travel to Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday July 15, to participate in the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (5thMYCM) of the African Union (AU),… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Kill 28 Militants, Bandits, Rescue 131 Kidnapped Civilians
Troops fighting to rid the country of terrorists, bandits and economic sabotuers have killed 28 criminal elements after several gunfights in the North East, the North West and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Puff Puff Amazing, Best I've Ever Eaten - Malala
Nobel laureate, Malala Yousafza, has expressed satisfaction with the Nigerian foods and culture, describing the country's puff puff as amazing and the best she has ever eaten. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Didn't Sign Wizkid, Davido - Don Jazzy
Mavin Records executive has revealed why he did not sign Wizkid and Davido to Mo' Hits, the now-defunct record label. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy Survival Requires Strong Judiciary, Media - Judge, SANs
The Judiciary and some media stakeholders say that for Nigeria's democracy to advance, there should be a strong judiciary alongside efficient media and security agencies. Read more »
July 14, 2023
West Africa: Ecowas Recognised for Leadership in Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has been recognised for gains made by the West Africa region in tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that affect more… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Approves $800m World Bank Loan for Govt
The Senate on Thursday approved $800 million World Bank loan request by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Headies Next Rated - Can Young John, Seyi Vibez Battle 'Lonely At the Top' Asake?
It's 'lonely at the top' for superstar singer, Asake who indubitably dominated 2022/23. For some music lovers, it is a dilemma to either place him as Next Rated Artiste or Artiste… Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy - Give Non-Cash Palliatives to Nigerians, Economist Urges Tinubu
An economist, Prof Uche Uwaleke, has advised President Bola Tinubu to consider non-cash palliatives instead of cash to ameliorate the effects of subsidy removal faced by Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: 'No Excuse for Super Eagles', Nigerians React to World Cup Qualifiers Draw
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers alongside South Africa, Benin, Rwanda, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos CJ Frees 30 Prison Inmates
The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba on Thursday released 30 inmates from the custody of the Correction Centres in Lagos and Ogun states. Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Suspends Operation of B737 Aircraft in Max Air Fleet
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operations of all Boeing 737 aircraft in Max Air fleet. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Attract $20bn FDIs Despite Discrimination Against Oil Investment
THE Group General Manager, GGM, Nigerian Upstream Investment Services, NUIS, an arm of the NNPC Limited, Bala Wunti, yesterday, disclosed that Nigeria expects to attract additional… Read more »