April 28
Nigeria: Ighodalo - A Confluence of Vision, Competence and Integrity
In Edo State, the political conversation has continued to revolve around the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP, in the September 21 election, Dr Asue… Read more »
Nigeria: What Tinubu Must Do to Achieve Food Sufficiency
I saw posts like rice now selling for N54,000, N60,000; down from a dizzy height of N98,000, all within just three months. That's quite wild and all the figures need to be… Read more »
April 27
Nigeria: FG Begins Demolition of Landmark Beach for Coastal Highway Project
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Saturday in Lagos, flagged off the demolition of a section of the Landmark Beach, the Mami Chula Beach Lifestyle, to give way to the… Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: President Tinubu, Scarcity Is Evident - Chaos Follow, By Dele Sobowale
Cash scarcity reduces demand for some basic commodities; transporters bring less; prices escalate on account of reduced supply and demand plummets even further - ad infinitum Read more »
Nigeria: After 45 Days of Horror in Forests, Okuama Residents Head to 'Oborevwori Camp'
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori activated the hope of the victims of the military invasion and occupation of the Okuama-Ewu community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta… Read more »
Nigeria: Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo's Inspiring Journey to 42
As Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo celebrates his 42nd birthday on May 1st, 2024, his remarkable life's journey unfolds like a testament to dedication,… Read more »
Nigeria: Black Weekend in Rivers As Pregnant Woman, Others Die, 79 Vehicles Burnt in Fire Disaster
*Gov Fubara visits scene, promises compensation Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Amid Hardship, Workers' Hopes for Pay Rise By May Day Dashed
·Abia, Taraba, Zamfara still paying pre-2019 wage Read more »
Nigeria: Swan - Lagos, Not National
The Lagos state chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has been the strongest arm of the body of sports writers. This is because SWAN started in the city of… Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Again, Gunmen Abduct 18 Bayelsa-Bound Passengers in Ughelli North
No fewer than eighteen persons travelling from Warri to Bayelsa state in a private company bus have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen between Evwreni and Ogor… Read more »
Nigeria: Four Killed, Many Injured As Herdsmen Attack Nimbo Community
Fear grips Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State following the gruesome murder of four members of the community by suspected herdsmen on Sunday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists, Drug Dealers Use Crypto to Raise, Hide Over £1bn Illicit Funds, UK Laments
The United Kingdom (UK) government has announced a crackdown on criminals such as terrorists, drug dealers, and fraudsters who use cryptocurrency to raise and hide money. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Nabs Man Carrying 4,000 Tramadol Pills in Lagos Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a male passenger carrying 4,000 tramadol pills at the Muhammad Murtala International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Naira Depreciated By 23% in 4 Days - Currency Dealers, Analysts
A surge in demand for dollars in the parallel market driven by banks and end-users combined with slow forex disbursement to BDCs by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, caused the… Read more »
April 26
Nigeria: Save the Children, GSK Launch $1m Initiative to Boost Childhood Vaccinations in Nigeria, Ethiopia
Save the Children and GlaxoSmithKline, GSK, have joined forces to launch a new $1 million initiative aimed at accelerating childhood vaccination rates in Nigeria and Ethiopia. Read more »
April 23
Africa: Affordable Healthcare Compulsory for Africa - Shalina Healthcare
Afro-focused multinational company, Shalina Healthcare, recently marked 40 years of operation in Africa, reiterating unwavering commitment to delivering quality healthcare at… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: FG to Achieve 6000 Megawatts Using Hydro, Solar Plants - Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has unveiled plans to increase power generation from 4000 Megawatts to 6000 using the hydro and solar plants. Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: FG Urges Oil & Gas Operators to Leverage Capital Market for Funding
The Federal Government (FG) has urged the oil and gas operators to create ingenious ways of raising capital especially leveraging the nation's capital market to expand their… Read more »
Nigeria: 560 Naval Personnel to Participate in 2024 Inter-Command Competition
The Nigerian Navy has commenced the 2024 Inter- Command Football, Volleyball and Tug of War competition ,with a view to discovering new talents that would represent the Service at… Read more »
Nigeria: Okuama-Ewu - Help, We're Dying in Forest, Displaced Residents Beg Oborevwori
·Urge him to ask the Army to vacate our homeland Read more »
Nigeria: Private School Owners Beg Govt On Improved Security, Tax Reduction, Others
Private school proprietors, under the aegis of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPP, have appealed to government to provide adequate security, reduce… Read more »
Nigeria: Minna - 5 Children Suffocate in Abandoned Car
Five children, three of the same parents, have died from suffocation in an abandoned car in Minna, Niger State. Read more »
Nigeria: Strange Illness Claims 8 Lives in Sokoto, 208 Cases Identified
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has so far confirmed eight deaths and over 208 suspected new cases following an outbreak of a strange illness in Sokoto state. Read more »
Nigeria: Junior Pope - Fufeyin Gifts Survivor of Boat Accident N2m
ThankGod Ikoma, a survivor of the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, Engr Precious Ofurum, and others has received a life-changing… Read more »
Nigeria: Tin-Can Customs Surpasses Q1'24 Revenue Target By 139 Percent
The Tin-can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, said it has surpassed its first quarter revenue target for 2024 (Q1'24) by 139 per cent with a total collection… Read more »