Nigeria: Abia Pensioners Reject Agreement, Demand Full Payment of Arrears, Gratuity

The Abia Pensioners' Forum, a pressure group within the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), has disowned a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed between the state government and NUP… Read more »

Nigeria: Ebonyi Govt Seals Three Petrol Stations Over Sharp Practices

The Ebonyi State Government has sealed three petrol stations in Abakaliki, the state capital, due to alleged involvement in sharp practices, including meter adjustments and… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Chairmen Endorse NWC Decision On Rivers, Hail Okocha's Leadership

The Forum of APC State Chairmen has backed the National Working Committee's (NWC) decision to extend the tenure of the Rivers State APC caretaker committee led by Chief Tony… Read more »

Nigeria: Ebonyi Assembly Approves Purchase of Aircraft for Chuba Okadigbo International Airport

The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has approved the state government's proposal to purchase aircraft for services at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport in Ezza South Local… Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Are Delaying Students' Stipends - Nelfund

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has attributed the delay in the payment of students' August stipends to "payment processing." Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Lawal Offers Full Scholarships to Zamfara Gifted Students

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has offered scholarships to 30 Zamfara gifted students at the Federal Government Academy Suleja. Read more »

Nigeria: Victims of #endbadgovernance Protest Warn Against October 1 Demonstration

A group of victims from the recent #EndBadGovernance protest has cautioned against the planned October 1 protest, citing the dire consequences of the previous demonstration. Read more »

Nigeria: Allegation Against Fudma VC, False - Northern Coalition

The Northern Coalition of Socio-Political Forum has come out in strong defense of Professor Armaya'u Hamisu Bichi, Vice Chancellor of Federal University Dutsin-ma (FUDMA), against… Read more »

Nigeria: Soar for Greatness, Break Cultural Barrier, Sanwo-Olu, Sule Charge Women

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Nasarawa State counterpart, Mr. Abdullahi Sule, have charged women not to allow gender, religion and cultural barriers be stumbling… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos to Shut Eko Bridge From Sept 16 for 18 Weeks for Repairs

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to shut and divert traffic on Eko Bridge to facilitate emergency repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Neutralise Suspected Armed Robber in Kaduna

The Police Command in Kadauna State said its operatives have detained one suspected kidnapper, five notorious armed robbers, and neutralised one in Kaduna. Read more »

Nigeria: FG, Sokot Govt Distribute 24,734 Bags of Rice to the Needy

The Federal Government and the Sokoto State Government have distributed 24'734 bags of rice to vulnerable, physically challenged as well as the needy in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Nab Notorious Militant Kingpin, Rescue Kidnapped Victims in Plateau

The Nigerian Army said its troops have captured a wanted terrorist kingpin, Husseini Usman, in Ganawuri village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau, and rescued kidnapped… Read more »

Nigeria: Social Clubs Can Re-Engineer Nigeria - Fashola

Former Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN, yesterday, urged social clubs in the country to play prominent roles in the social re-engineering of Nigeria in… Read more »

Nigeria: Food Security - Ogun Govt Plans Price Control, Bans Market Levies

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, yesterday, said plans are underway by his administration to introduce a price control mechanism in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity - Hawkers Sell Cheaper Than Filling Stations - Investigation

Nigerians have not seen the last of the current petrol scarcity in the country as some funny developments have continued to emerge by the day. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Restructuring NNPCL Is Critical to National Growth - Reyenieju

Former lawmaker representing Warri Federal Constituency, Mr. Daniel Reyenieju, has called for the restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPCL, saying it has… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Jails Father of Four for Raping Wife's 17-Year-Old Sister

Akure--A 30-year-old motorcyclist, Michael Olorunfemi, has been arrested for allegedly raping his wife's 17-year-old sister inside the bush, in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Economic Hardship - FG Donates Bags of Maize, Garri to A'ibom

The Federal Government through the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, yesterday, handed over 30,008 bags of food items consisting of 24,180 bags of 50kg maize and 5, 828… Read more »

Nigeria: Back to School - Women, Children Struggle for Food, Transportation

As schools resume nationawide, many families have been lamenting how they would survive with the economic realities. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Police Uncover Teen's Body in Shallow Grave - Suspect Arrested

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man for the suspected murder of a 17-year-old teenager, Adeolu Olubade, who was found buried in a shallow grave inside a… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Reconvene September 24

The Senate is set to resume from its annual recess on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 11:00 am. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Minority Caucus Saddened Over Rampaging Floods in Nigeria

The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods that have ravaged several major cities across Nigeria, leading to the tragic loss… Read more »

Nigeria: I'll Implement New Minimum Wage - - Abiodun

GOVERNOR Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, yesterday, disclosed that his government is working towards implementing the new minimum wage. Read more »

Nigeria: No Division in Reps, Says Deputy Spokesman, Agbese

Deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has denied existence of any rift between the House leadership and members. Read more »