June 26
Nigeria: Bandits Demand N20m Levies, Taxes Monthly From Benue Communities
Makurdi -- Suspected armed bandits operating in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State have reportedly commenced the collection of taxes and levies from residents of Torough and… Read more »
Nigeria: Aliko Dangote and the Power of Conviction - Perspectives From the 'Left'(2), By Usman Sarki
"Life demands that we attentively reconsider all our intellectual stock-in-trade when we step on to new ground"-- Georgi Plekhanov, Socialism and the Political Struggle Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Southern Governors' Forum Moves to Foster Trade, Investment
The Southern Governors Forum has disclosed plan to set up Southern States Development Agenda (SSDA), that will outline a holistic plan to foster trade and investment, sustainable… Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: ASUU Urges Govt to Prioritise Varsity Education to Curb Brain Drain
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise university education to boost research and academic excellence in the nation's ivory… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Are Intervening On Federal Roads - Delta Govt
Delta State Government, Wednesday, explained that it was intervening on several Federal Government roads across the state to enable Deltans and other Nigerians have unfettered… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Not Indifferent to Challenges Bedeviling North - Shettima
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has tongue lashed critics that President Bola Tinubu is not indifferent to challenges of insecurity and food security among others… Read more »
Nigeria: 2,600 Killed in 50 Benue Communities Attacks in One Year - Amnesty
2,600 persons, mostly women and children, have been killed following attacks on 50 Benue communities between January 2023 and February 2024, Amnesty International says. Read more »
Nigeria: It's Offence to Release Skit, Music Video Without Our Classification - NFVCB
The National Films and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB) has reiterated that releasing skits, films, or music videos without classification from the Board is an offence. Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde Secures Tinubu's Approval to Upgrade Ibadan Airport to International Status
In a significant milestone for Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde, has secured the approval of President Bola Tinubu to upgrade Ibadan Airport to an international status, paving the… Read more »
Nigeria: Let's Rally Round Tinubu to Salvage Nigeria - Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday called on the members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and other appointees of President Bola Tinubu's administration to rally… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Recorded 75,000 New HIV Infections in 2023 - NACA
Dr Temitope Ilori, the Director-General of National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), said 75,000 new infected HIV cases and 45,000 HIV-related deaths were recorded in 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: No Cause for Alarm, Dangote Group Reacts to Fire Incident
Dangote Group has assured that there is no cause for alarm despite the fire incident that occurred at the refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Won't Promise Workers Impossible Wage It Can't Afford - Govt
The Federal Government said President Bola Tinubu's administration cannot promise an "impossible" wage that it will not be able afford. Read more »
Nigeria: Netizens Condemn IOCs, Saboteurs, Urges Govt to Protect Dangote Refinery
In the wake of the revelation by the Dangote Group on its frustration in accessing crude oil, Nigerians on social media have called out International Oil Companies (IOCs) on… Read more »
Nigeria: Produce List of the 90 Roads You Rehabilitated in One Year, PDP Tells Otti
The Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, Abia State chapter,has tasked Governor Alex Otti,to name the 90 roads he rehabilitated in one year, which he stated in his last broadcast to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Fire Outbreak At Dangote Refinery
There have been a fire outbreak situation on Wednesday at Dangote refinery in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: N432bn Probe Report - El-Rufai Drags Kaduna Assembly to Court
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai, on Wednesday, dragged the Kaduna State House of Assembly to court over his indictment by the House Committee in its… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Housing, Transport, Economic Challenges Must Be Addressed - Govt
The Federal Government said the issue of housing, transport, and economic challenges must be addressed to tame the outbreak of Cholera in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Kanu Appeals Justice Nyako's Ruling Against His Objection to Court's Jurisdiction
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed the June 19 ruling of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justice Binta… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Writes Tinubu, Drums Support for Halimat Adenike As Humanitarian Minister
The Unified Nigerian Youth Forum, a pressure group, has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Hajiya Halimat Adenike as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa to Float State-Owned Airline Operator
The newly appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer ,CEO, of Bayelsa International Airport, AVM Nelson Calmday, retd, has disclosed that plans are underway by the… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Pay Salary Arrears in Tranches - Abia Govt
The Abia government has said it would pay salary arrears owed workers in the state civil service in tranches. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Consult Govs, OPS On Minimum Wage - Govt
President Bola Tinubu said yesterday he will consult with the 36 state governors and members of the organized private sector, OPS, before arriving at the figure that will be… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Will Support Eurobond Issue, Measures to Boost External Reserves - Cardoso
·Rules out further naira volatility ·Says FX reforms has stabilized nation's currency Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Be Vigilant, Imbibe Good Hygiene Practices - Nigerians Told
To reduce the wild spread of Cholera, the Federal Ministry of Environment has called on Nigerians to be vigilant, and Imbibe good sanitation and hygiene practices. Read more »