August 08
Nigeria: Nigerian Students in Diaspora Condemn UK Violence, Urge Caution
The National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS-Diaspora) has expressed deep concern over the recent unrest and violence in various parts of England and Northern… Read more »
Nigeria: I Sold My Childhood to Provide for My Family - Rema
Nigerian afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema, has opened up about the profound impact his father's death had on his childhood. Read more »
Nigeria: 20 Die As Boat Explodes, Sinks in Bayelsa
A wooden cargo boat, identified as 'Godbless Dickson', laden with cargo and over 64 passengers and crew exploded, burst into flames leaving 20 dead in Bayelsa waterways. Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Actor Francis Duru Loses Son, Ifeanyi
Popular Nollywood actor, Francis Duru has announced the death of his son, Ifeanyi. Read more »
Nigeria: Immigration Suspends Officer Asking Traveller for Money At Airport
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II (ASI II) for allegedly soliciting financial gratification from a traveller. Read more »
August 07
Nigeria: Actress Regina Daniels Responds to Critics of Her Anti-Protest Comments
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has addressed criticism from Nigerians following her comments on the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Crude Supply to Refineries Follows Willing Buyer-Willing Seller Principle, Says Kyari
Following allegations of a deliberate attempt by crude oil producers in the country to starve the brand new $20 billion Dangote Refinery of feedstock, the Group CEO, of NNPC… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 6 Kaduna Locals, Abduct 26 in Fresh Attack
Bandits have killed no fewer than six persons and abducted 26 when they attacked Sabon Gida Libere, Ungwan Ganye, Ungwan Nabara, and Kadi communities of Kauru Local Government Area… Read more »
Nigeria: 51 Suspects Arrested for Defying Curfew, Attempting to Loot in Jos
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 51 suspects some of whom defied the imposed curfew and some of them attempted to loot citizens' property in Jos. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima, Obasanjo, Ooni, for Osun Investment Summit
Nigeria's Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima and former President Olusegun Obasanjo would lead speakers at the forthcoming investment summit in Osun State. Read more »
Nigeria: 24,816 People Killed, 15,597 Kidnapped in Nigeria in 5 Years - Global Rights
As the two-day 2024 National Summit on Mass Atrocities kicked off, Wednesday, in the nation's capital city, Abuja, Global Rights, Nigeria, disclosed that in the past five years,… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Calls for Probe Into 'Violence By Security Agents' During Protests
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for a 'thorough investigation' into alleged instances of violence by security agents against protesters during the #EndBadGovernance… Read more »
West Africa: Defence Minister Calls for Strengthening of Ecowas Security Co-Operation
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff to strengthen their security cooperation in order to enhance… Read more »
Nigeria: Japa - UK Grants 430,000 Nigerians Visa in 7 Months
At least 430,000 visas have been issued by the United Kingdom (UK) government to Nigerians seeking to study and relocate to the European nation in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Detains Soldier Over Death of Protester in Kaduna
The Nigerian Army has detained a soldier who killed a 16-year-old boy, Ismail Mohammed, while attempting to stop hoodlums who were causing mayhem in Samaru, Zaria, in Kaduna State… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Links Protests to External Influences, Begins Probe
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State yesterday linked the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protest to external influences, citing the involvement of children, aged 9-14, who waved flags of… Read more »
August 06
Nigeria: Nigerian Who Wrote WASSCE 17 Times Bags Award in U.S
Dr Emmanuel Ahmadu, a Nigerian graduate who wrote the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) 17 times, says he bagged an award in the U.S. on Aug. 3. Read more »
Nigeria: Stray Bullet Kills One As Hoodlums Defy Curfew in Zaria
A young boy was killed allegedly by a stray bullet in Zaria on Tuesday when security operatives engaged hoodlums in the Samaru community who defied the curfew imposed on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Arrest of Protesters Violates Fundamental Human Rights - Global Rights
WITH the national protest entering day five, Global Rights, Nigeria, Monday, condemned the arrest of peaceful protesters and declared it is a violation of fundamental human rights. Read more »
Nigeria: Cabals in Nigeria Frustrating Dangote Refinery - Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concerns that those currently profiting from Nigeria's profitable fuel importation sector may seek to undermine the Dangote… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Demands Probe of APC, Okpebholo Over Edo Policeman's Death
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has demanded that the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate in the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election, Monday… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Militant Leader Spits Fire, Says Anti-Tinubu Agenda Will Fail
A notable ex-militant leader, who is also the Mayor of Urhoboland, His Excellency Eshanekpe Israel a.k.a Akpodoro has warned those he described as conflict entrepreneurs,… Read more »
August 04
Nigeria: Boost Funding for Women's Health, Lasg Told
... As report proves reproductive health underfounded Read more »
Nigeria: IBB Disowns Post Endorsing Military Rule, Says Democracy Has Come to Stay
Minna-Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida has dissociated himself from a post associating him to have endorsed the virtues of military rule over democratic… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Launches Training Initiative to Combat Diabetic Retinopathy
The Federal Ministry of Health has initiated a series of workshops to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to combat diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of… Read more »