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 »

Nigeria: Halt Spread of Diphtheria Disease, Ministry of Health, NCDC Told

The Senate has called on the Federal Ministry of Health, the National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC and National Primary Health Care Development Agency to as a matter of… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Tackles Trade Associations Over Price Fixing, Cartel Practices

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) yesterday said it will soon commence enforcement of laws against trade associations engaging in price fixing and… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Varsities Remain Tuition-Free - Presidency

The Presidency yesterday debunked a report that tuition fees in the federal universities have been increased, saying there was no such thing. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Were Abandoned By Our Abductors - Victims

Following an attack by armed bandits on the vehicle in which they were travelling from Jos to Abuja on July 23, 2023, near a village called Andaha, a victim among those kidnapped,… Read more »

Nigeria: Harsh Economy - How We Intend to Help Staff - - Wema Bank

As a way of cushioning the effects of the harsh economy, the management of Wema Bank has promised an increment in employees' salaries. Read more »

Nigeria: Protesters Reject Mass Burial for #EndSARS Victims

The coalition of #EndSARS protesters and supporters, yesterday, accused Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State of misinforming the public on the mass burial for EndSARS… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Firm to Advertise Winding-Up Petition Within 14 Days

A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, has ordered Uniterm Nigeria Limited to advertise its winding-up petition against Oriental Energy Resources Limited in three media outfits… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - Govt Begs As NLC Issues August 2 Nationwide Strike Notice

The federal government appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday to shelve its planned strike scheduled to start next Wednesday, saying it was doing everything… Read more »

Nigeria: Cattle Rearing - Terrorists Kill 21 Fulani Herdsmen for Ignoring Their Warning in Borno

At least 21 herdsmen have been killed by the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) fighters in separate attacks in Borno State, North East of Nigeria for ignoring the… Read more »

Nigeria: DSS Rearrest of Emefiele On Alleged Terrorism Ground, Void, Laughable - ACJHR

A civil society organisation (CSO), African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), has described the rearrest of the suspended CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, by the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nollywood Actors Plan to Storm America for International Film Festival

Nollywood actors under the aegis of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, have set plans in motion to storm Miami, the United States for their first-ever International film festival. Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Congress Issues August 2 Nationwide Strike Notice

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in the pump price of… Read more »

Nigeria: Poverty, Vulnerability Remain Pressing Challenges in Nigeria - Govt

The Federal Government yesterday identified poverty and vulnerability as two major challenges confronting the country. Read more »