June 16
Nigeria: '160,000 Kids Living With HIV in Nigeria'
The Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) has urged the government and relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS among children in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Treat Nnamdi Kanu Same Way Bodejo Was Treated Clark Writes Tinubu
Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark has written to President Bola Tinubu on the immediate need for political solution for detained… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Tackles New York Times, Says Tinubu Inherited Dead Economy
THE Presidency has tackled the New York Times over its report on the current economic situation in Nigeria, saying that President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023, inherited a dead… Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima, Kadafur Pray for Peace, Bumper Harvest
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima and the Acting Governor of Borno state, Dr. Umar Kadafur have joined other millions of Muslim faithful at the Ramat Square in Maiduguri to… Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: 15 People Injured in Lagos Multiple Accident - Lasema
About 15 passengers sustained injuries in a multiple accident that occurred at Ketu, inward Ojota, in Lagos State. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Slams N10m Compensation Against Kano Govt for Breach of Bayero's Right
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, has ordered Kano State Government to pay the sum of N10 million as compensation for breaching the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero's… Read more »
Nigeria: Rights Group Raises Alarm Over Notice of Eviction On Physically Challenged Persons in Imo
A human rights group, Onurube, on Friday called on Imo state Governor Hope Uzodimma, to intervene in the eviction notice served on physically challenged persons in Imo, by some of… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Attacks - Shinkafi Urges Gov Lawal to End Blame Game
Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has urged Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, to stop shifting the blame for… Read more »
Nigeria: Africa Loses $15bn Annually Due to Climate Change - AfDB President
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says Africa loses between seven billion dollars and 15 billion dollars annually due to climate change. Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Garage - LASTMA Sanctions 52 Commercial Vehicles
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has sanctioned 52 commercial vehicles for operating illegal garages and parking around Obalende and Iyana-Oworonsoki areas of… Read more »
Nigeria: FG, States Can Pay Minimum Wage With Recovered Loot - - Falana
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana said both the federal and state governments have the capacity to pay the national minimum wage if looted monies are… Read more »
Nigeria: How to Protect Nigeria's Democracy, Obasa, Fashola, Diplomats, Others
...Lagos Assembly passed 300 bills, 2,000 resolutions in 25 years - Obasa Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Begins Cultivation of 6,000 Hectares of Land in Displaced Communities
To assist the displaced persons in Plateau State to earn a living, the State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has directed an extensive mechanized farming intervention for 6,000 hectares… Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: 1 of 4 Substance Abusers, a Woman - NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says one out of every four users of illicit drugs is a woman. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Corruption Persists in Nigeria - ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has identified lack of collective effort and individual capacity to demand accountability as major reasons why corruption… Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Is Brilliant Woman, Worthy Nigerian Ambassador - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described the Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a brilliant woman, who is worthy to be Nigerian ambassador. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 ILO Conference - Nigeria's Delegation of 289 Is Highest
Nigeria, with 289 delegates, tops the list with the highest number of registered delegates at the ongoing 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more »
June 14
Africa: Petroleum Minister Lists Measures to Improve Gas Sector in Nigeria, Africa
The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has listed adoption of gas technology and innovation, shaping effective policy frameworks, unlocking financing… Read more »
Nigeria: 90% of Port Processes Automated, Says Shippers' Council Boss
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, Pius Akutah, has said that about 90 per cent of port processes in Nigeria have now been automated. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Kicks As 20 States Deny Workers Wage Award
Eight months after the Federal Government commenced payment of N35,000, a wage award in addition to N30,000 minimum wage to workers, and urged state governments to replicate it, 15… Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: Senate Passed 25 Legislation's, 115 Resolutions in One Year - Senate Leader
AS the Senate turns one year today, the Senate has said that as of June 11, 2024, at least 477 bills were initiated since the 10th Senate kicked off its activities precisely on… Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Mafia Tried Several Times to Sabotage $19 Billion Refinery - Dangote
Aliko Dangote revealed that local and foreign mafia tried several times to sabotage his $19 billion refinery from coming to life. Read more »
Nigeria: Emirship Tussle - Court Rule Against Kano Govt, Others Challenging Jurisdiction
...we'll decide whether or not to appeal ruling, says Counsel Read more »
Nigeria: Checkpoint Not Responsible for Enugu-Onitsha Expressway Accident - Army
The Nigerian Army said the Ugwu Onyeama checkpoint was not responsible for the accident that occurred on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway on Wednesday, June 12. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Environmental Trailblazer, Ridwan Wins Prince's Trust Group Sustainability Award in London
Nigerian environmental trailblazer, Abdulrazaq Ridwan has won the Global Sustainability Award at the star-studded Prince's Trust and TK Maxx and Homesense Awards in London's… Read more »