December 27, 2022
Nigeria: World Events That Affected Nigeria in 2022
The world recorded some events that would go down in the history as highlights of the memorable year 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerians Are Coping With Escalating Food Prices
Many Nigerians did not pay much attention to the 2022 Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC 2022) released in May, which stated that Nigeria was one of 10 countries with the highest… Read more »
Africa: NiMet Remains Best Meteorological Service in Africa - DG
Prof. Mansur Matazu, the Director General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), says the efficient policies of the Federal Government and effective implementation of objectives… Read more »
Nigeria: Arthur Eze Afraid of Losing Influence - Obi's Spokesman
Diran Onifade, the Spokesperson for the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has described comments ascribed to Anambra businessman, Chief Arthur Eze, about… Read more »
December 26, 2022
Nigeria: CSOs Sue NDDC Over Alleged Failure to Make Available 2020 Budget Breakdown
Three civil society organisations (CSOs) have dragged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to court over alleged failure to furnish them with its 2020 Budget breakdown in… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Nigeria: Proceed On Unapproved Trips, Be Sanctioned, Rector Warns Employees
Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, in Ondo State, Prof. Emmanuel Fasakin, weekend, vowed to sanction employees of the institution who travel out of the country without… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Insurers Cede N128bn Oil & Gas Premium to Foreign Firms
As Nigerian insurance companies continue to struggle with low capacity in underwriting oil and gas risks, about N128.3 billion worth of premium from the sector was transferred to… Read more »
Nigeria: Childhood Pneumonia - Speed Up Completion of Medical Oxygen Plants, Sci Tasks FG
Towards addressing the menace of childhood pneumonia in Nigeria, the Federal government has been tasked to expedite action on the completion of medical oxygen plants across the 36… Read more »
Nigeria: NHIA Act Strategic to Changing Health Insurance Landscape in Nigeria - Expert
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has said that the implementation of the NHIA Act 2022 signed into Law by President Muhammadu Buhari was strategic to changing the… Read more »
Africa: 2023 - AU Devt Agency Insists On Violence-Free Elections in Nigeria
AFRICAN Union Development Agency, AUDA-NEPAD, has said the continental body wants Nigeria's elections in 2023 to be violence-free. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna, Kogi, Oyo, 11 Other States Perform At 2022 Calabar Cultural Carnival
At least 14 states of the federation are so far set to perform in this year's Calabar cultural carnival, which is characterised by splendid cultural displays. Read more »
December 26, 2022
Nigeria: Food Prices Continue to Rise in November - NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said that prices of selected food items increased in November. Read more »
December 27, 2022
Nigeria: Black Christmas - 1 Killed, 45 Abducted As Gunmen Invade Kaduna Community
... .As cow kills Bayelsa ex-youth leader Read more »
Nigeria: Harmattan - NCAA Warns Pilots, Airlines Over Hazardous Weather
THE Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has advised pilots and airline operators to exercise caution over hazardous weather in the dry season. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians in UK Task Political Parties, Candidates On Town Hall Meetings
Nigerians in the United Kingdom (UK) have tasked candidates of various political parties with the need to engage with the citizens on what they should expect if elected into… Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Not in Support of Obi's Ambition, Warned Him to Withdraw - Arthur Eze
Former governor of Anambra state and the Presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has been in the news in recent time. It is either he is being commended, supported… Read more »
December 23, 2022
Nigeria: Oil Spillage - Shell's Acceptance to Pay €15m Compensation to Communities, Victory for All - Environmentalists
Amid environmental degradation suffered by Niger Deltans, environmentalists, Friday, hailed court judgment over Shell's acceptance to pay €15 million compensation for oil… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Nigeria: Drug War - U.S. Supports NDLEA With Forensic, Intelligence, Prosecution Tools
The United States government has announced a project that will strengthen the forensic and chemical analysis capacity of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, as well as its… Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Still Leader of Yoruba Self Determination Struggle - Akintoye
Contrary to reports making rounds in the media about Prof Banji Akintoye allegedly stepping down from his role as the leader of the Yorùbá Nation, the respected… Read more »
Nigeria: The Hidden Treasures Nigerians Are Yet to Discover About Imumolen, His Quest for Presidency
He speaks of his country and the welfare of its people with a passion reminiscent of the Martin Luther King Jr. civil rights movement in America in the 60s. Read more »
Nigeria: Dark Boxing Day - Lagos Seals Wonderland As Fun Seeker Electrocuted
Tragedy struck on Monday afternoon of December, 26, a Boxing Day, when a yet-to-be-identified middle-aged female, the fun seeker was electrocuted at the Kiddies Section of… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity Still High, CSO, Group Tell Military Chiefs
In the face of growing insecurity across the country, occasioned by kidnapping, banditry, terrorism, separatist agitations, a prominent civil society organisation, CSO, and a… Read more »
December 24, 2022
South Africa: Popular Musician, Mampintsha Dies At 40
A popular South African musician, Mandela Maphumulo also known as Mampintsha has died on Saturday. Read more »
December 23, 2022
Nigeria: Don't Waste Your Time to Campaign for Tinubu, PDP Urges Buhari
The Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organisation has admonished President Muhammadu Buhari not to waste precious time campaigning for the presidential candidate of the All… Read more »
Nigeria: Anap Poll Skewed in Favour of Peter Obi's Supporters - APC
The All Progressives Congress, APC has faulted a fresh poll conducted by NOI Polls Limited, saying the poll was skewed to favour the supporters of the presidential candidate of the… Read more »