June 20
Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - Court Adjourns Ali Bello, Co-Defendant's Trial
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned an amended money-laundering charge preferred against Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Daudu Sulaiman, by the Economic and… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria, Ghana to Represent Africa in U.S. Spelling Bee
Young Educators Foundation, an NGO, has announced that Nigeria and Ghana will represent Africa at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, that will be hosted in the U.S. in… Read more »
Nigeria: Water Resources Ministry Lists Four Preventive Measures of Cholera Outbreak
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Africa: Ramaphosa Underscores Need for Stronger Partnership Between South Africa, Nigeria
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, on Thursday in Johannesburg, underscored the need for a stronger partnership between Nigeria and his country. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Postpones Ruling On Emirate Tussle
A Federal High Court in Kano has postponed its ruling on the validity of the Kano Emirates Council Repeal Law 2024, to 2 pm today. Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Dispels Rumour of Being Under Siege
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has emphasised that the State and its people are enjoying an enduring atmosphere of peace to promote sustainable development, fast-paced… Read more »
Nigeria: Tension As 'Unknown' Soldier Allegedly Stabs Man to Death in Abuja
One of Abuja's largest mechanic villages popularly called "Kugbo Mechanic" located on the Abuja -Keffi Expressway was on Thursday thrown into confusion, following reports that a… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Secret Society Led By Group of Clowns - Kenneth Okonkwo
A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Kenneth Okonkwo has expressed worry, saying he is not impressed by recent developments in the party. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Govt Insists Sanusi Remains Emir
Kano State government has insisted that the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II remains the Emir following Thursday ruling of the court. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Security - Abiodun Allocates Farmlands to State Lawmakers
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, allocated farmlands to 26 members of the State House of Assembly, as parts of efforts aimed at ensuring food security and in support… Read more »
Nigeria: Datti Storms Abia As Super Eagles Star, Onyeka Moves to Set Up Football Academy
The vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba -Ahmed, has applauded the developmental strides of Gov. Alex Otti, declaring that the sun is… Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore Protests Against Gen Nwachukwu, Ohuabunwa's Inclusion in Varsity Governing Boards, Tinubu Told
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been told to ignore pockets of protests by some aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from Abia, against the inclusion of… Read more »
Nigeria: Deaths Increase to 21, Infections 401 in Lagos Cholera Outbreak
The Lagos State Government says the number of deaths from cholera outbreak in the state has increased from 15 to 21, while infections increased to 401 from 350. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Lagos Tasks Residents On Preventive Measures
Mrs Grace Adesola, Director, Health Education and Promotion Board, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, on Thursday advised residents to take preventive measures against cholera… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Faces Cholera Surge With 21 Deaths, 401 Suspected Cases
The number of deaths from the cholera outbreak in Lagos on Thursday rose to 21, with 401 suspected cases recorded across the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Drop to 38th in FIFA Rankings
The Super Eagles have experienced a decline in the latest FIFA men's ranking, which was released on Thursday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Depreciation Makes Lagos, Abuja Cheapest Global Cities for Expatriates - Report
Lagos, Nigeria's commercial nerve centre Lagos, and Abuja, the nation's capital, have been listed as the cheapest cities in the world for international workers to live in. Read more »
Nigeria: Oxford University Confers Honorary Doctorate Degree On Okonjo-Iweala
The Director General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Oxford. Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: How We Cracked Down On Ghost Workers Abroad Earning Salaries in Civil Service - Yemi Esan
In a bid to purge the civil service of fraudulent activities, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HOCSF, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has revealed a crackdown on ghost workers… Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Drug Trafficking Charge - Court Rejects Abba Kyari's Fresh Request for Bail
A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, yesterday, dismissed a fresh application by detained Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari, who is facing drug trafficking charge, filed… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria's Sending Astronaut to Space - Govt
Nigeria and the Space Exploration and Research Agency, SERA, from Delaware, USA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to send the first Nigerian to space. Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: Rema Wins Double At 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema added to his impressive list of accolades as his global hit 'Calm Down' swept the 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards, winning both Song of the Year… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Absent in List of Top 10 Best African Countries for Women
Nigeria has been left out of the top 10 best countries in Africa for women with Namibia leading the pack, according to report by the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Mocks APC, Says Plot to Forcefully Take Over Rivers Has Failed
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has mocked the All Progressives Congress (APC), to stop fantasizing about taking over Rivers State because their plot to instigate a crisis in… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria, U.S. Coy to Launch First Human Spaceflight in Africa
Nigeria and the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) from Delaware, USA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to send the first Nigerian to space. Read more »