October 04, 2022
Nigeria: Lynched Herders Were 'Terrorist' From Sudan - Birnin-Gwari Villagers
The Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressives Union, BEPU, yesterday said available records to villagers in Birnin-Gwari show that the 'herders' lynched by a mob in Kaduna State on Sunday… Read more »
Nigeria: Commuters Stranded As Minna-Bida Highway Collapses Again
The Bida-Minna Highway has collapsed for a second time this year following torrential rainfall in the area in the last few weeks, forcing users of the ever busy highway to resort… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Nigeria: Over 67% of Women in Nigeria Are Anaemic - UNICEF
The United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, Monday disclosed that over 67 percent of women in Nigeria are anaemic. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano, UNICEF Moves to Ensure Sustainability of GEP 3 Project, Transition of Girl Child Education
As part of an effort to ensure the sustainability of the Girls'Education Project, GEP 3 Interventions in Kano State, the State Government in collaboration with the United Nations… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Boko Haram Invades Chibok Community, Kills Three, Sets Houses Ablaze
At least three persons were confirmed dead when suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists invaded Njilang village in Whuntafu Ward of Chibok local Government area of Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: Shiites File Contempt Proceeding Against IGP Over Failure to Release Corpse of Slain 'Free Zakzaky' Protesters
MEMBERS of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (also known as Shi'ites) have filed a contempt proceeding against the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, for his purported… Read more »
Nigeria: Ban On Foreign Models - PROMMAN Counters ADVAN, Says It'll Promote Local Content
The Professional Model Managers Association of Nigeria (PROMMAN) has sided with the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) over the ban on foreign models in Nigeria,… Read more »
Nigeria: Mbaka Removed From Adoration Ministry, Sent to Monastery
There was pandemonium at the Adoration Ministries, Enugu, Nigeria, AMEN, Sunday evening, following an announcement that Bishop Callistus Onaga had removed Fr Ejike Mbaka as the… Read more »
Nigeria: IPOB Dismisses Speculation Over Sit-At-Home Tomorrow
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, yesterday, said that there will be no sit-at-home tomorrow because its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is not appearing in court on that day. Read more »
Nigeria: Few Days to Celebration - Teachers Plead With Buhari, Govs to Implement New Welfare Packages
With about 72 hours to the celebration of the annual Teachers' Day worldwide, teachers in the country have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari and governors to implement the new… Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija S7 - 10 Times Phyna Showed Us Her Winning Spirit
Ijeoma Josephine Otabor, Phyna has emerged winner of the BBNaija Level Up S7. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Ramp Up Tax Collection, Eyes N9trn in 3yrs
The Federal Government is ramping up its tax collection process with a plan to raise about N9 trillion from Value Added Tax (VAT) between 2023 and 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Many Displaced, Others Trapped As Flood Ravages Delta, Edo Communities
Scores of persons have been displaced from their homes and others trapped by the flood ravaging Uzere, Araya, Aviara, some parts of Igbide and other communities in Isoko South… Read more »
Nigeria: Incessant Strike Destroying Varsity Education in Nigeria - JAMB Registrar
The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, yesterday, lamented that incessant strike by the Academic Staff… Read more »
Nigeria: Oba of Benin, Ooni of Ife, Okonjo-Iweala, Adadevoh, Others Make List of National Honours
No fewer than 437 persons have been nominated by the Federal Government to receive national honours. Read more »
October 02, 2022
Nigeria: BBNaija - 10 Unforgettable Moments From 'Level Up' Season
28 Housemates thrilled fans with a lot of unforgettable moments in this season's BBNaija show which culminates on Sunday night with Phyna's emergence as winner. Read more »
October 03, 2022
Nigeria: Tell Nigerians Your Health Plan, Academy Charges Tinubu, Atiku, Obi
The President, Nigerian Academy of Medicine, NAMed, Prof. Samuel Ohaegbulam, has expressed concern over Nigeria's declining health indices, tasking the presidential candidates… Read more »
Nigeria: How States Can Access $750m World Bank Loan - Govt
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, PEBEC, weekend, said state governments needed to improve four reform areas to access the $750 million approved by the World… Read more »
Nigeria: Tell Your Stories From Nigeria's Perspectives, Odoto Tasks Creatives
The General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the National Theatre, Nigeria, Prof. Sunday Ododo has advised creatives in the country to tell their stories from Nigeria's… Read more »
March 04, 2020
Nigeria: Revealed - Why U.S. Is Stalling Repatriation of $308 Abacha Loot
Indications have been emerged as to the real reason the United States Government is stalling its earlier commitment to help Nigeria repatriate $308 million from the British Island… Read more »
June 19, 2019
Nigeria: Buhari Reappoints Idris As Accountant General
President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Mr. Ahmed Idris, as the Accountant General of the Federation. Read more »
September 28, 2018
Africa: Jim Ovia - Putting the Shine On Africa's Rise
When Emmanuel Macron , President of France, Theresa May, prime minister of the United Kingdom,UK and Angela Merkel, president of Germany recently embarked on state visits to major… Read more »
March 31, 2019
Nigeria: Lead Poisoning - Over 150 Affected Children Still Undergoing Treatment in Zamfara - NGO
The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), an International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) says no fewer than 150 children affected with lead poisoning in Zamfara are… Read more »
May 31, 2016
Nigeria: Bill On Loans for Undergraduates Passes Second Reading
A bill seeking to make Federal Government to provide loan to students to pursue tertiary education passed second reading at the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Speaking on the… Read more »
October 28, 2015
Nigeria: Street Slang You Must Know While in Lagos
Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria-economically, socially and otherwise. From the comical to the puzzling and the most shocking, it all happens in this city of over 15 million… Read more »