April 04
Nigeria: Tinubu to Gavi CEO - Nigerian Manufacturers Capable, Ready to Produce Vaccines
President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue Enugu Road Kidnap Victims
The Police Command in Enugu State has rescued, unhurt, persons abducted along the Eke/Ebe Road in Udi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state after a fierce gun battle with the… Read more »
Nigeria: How Increase in Electricity Tariffs By FG Will Affect You
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the electricity tariff increase for customers under the Band A classification. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Tariff Hike Recipe for Unrest - TUC
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC has described the hike in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC as a recipe for unrest in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Telecoms Union Suspends Planned Strike
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has suspended its planned strike, which was to begin on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Bobrisky for Currency Mutilation, Naira Abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested controversial celebrity cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, over currency mutilation and… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-DSS Director Asks Govs to Act Fast On State Police
Former Assistant Director with the Department of State Services, DSS, Adams Abuh, has called on the 20 governors yet to support the creation of state police to expedite action. Read more »
April 03
Nigeria: Anguish As Bandits, Terrorists, Herders Kidnap 30 Children, Others in Katsina, Zamfara, Delta
Bandits, terrorists and herdsmen yesterday, wreaked havoc in some states of the country, kidnapping children and people at will. Read more »
April 02
Nigeria: Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola Make Forbes' 2024 Billionaires List
Despite the economic challenges facing Nigeria, Forbes has listed Nigerian businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola, as the top richest Nigerians… Read more »
April 01
West Africa: Electricity Access in Rural West Africa Low At 10 Percent - Ecowas
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sounded the alarm over the dismal state of electricity access in rural areas across the region. Read more »
April 02
Nigeria: Wanted Man, 80, Arrested After 27 Years On the Run
An 80-year-old man has been arrested at an airport after 27 years on the run, British police said on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Justice System - Many Languishing in Prisons for Minor Offences, NGO Tells FG
A non governmental organisation, Prestige Elite Club of Nigeria, has urged the Federal Government to expedite actions in improving the country's justice system, stressing that many… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Eno to PDP - Receive All Returning Members
GOVERNOR Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has advised the ward leaders of his party, the People's Democratic Party, PDP, across the 368 wards in the state to open their doors to receive… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - Eight Ex-Council Chairmen Defect to APC
Eight former local government area chairman in Edo State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) pledging their support for the party and to work for its victory in… Read more »
Nigeria: World Autism Day - First Lady Calls for Early Diagnosis, Intervention
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has said that early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can help people on the autism spectrum reach significant gains in their… Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: Hardship - Nigerians Queuing for Palliative Heights of Indignity - Bishop Kukah
The cleric faulted the distribution of palliatives, adding that the people most often don't get them as a good part of the money meant for such is always stolen. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Stabbing Elder Brother to Death in Bauchi
The Bauchi Command of the Nigeria Police has arrested one Isyaku Babale for allegedly killing his brother over an argument that ensued between them. Read more »
Nigeria: Tragedy As Suspected Cultists Kill One in Ogun
Tragedy struck on Sunday night in the Ijeun Tuntun area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, as some suspected cultists who reportedly came on motorcycles shot dead one Olumide… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria's Oil Belongs to the North
Former presidential aide, Dr. Usman Bugaje, in this interview, speaks on the Tinubu Presidency and his misgivings about what is happening. Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: Man Jailed 18 Months for Stealing 48 Birds, Generator
An Abeokuta Magistrates' Court on Thursday sentenced a 26-year-old man, Hassan Gafar, to 18 months in prison for stealing 48 birds and a power generator. Read more »
Nigeria: National Convention - We Gave INEC Over 100 Days Notice - LP
The Labour Party, LP has released a document to support its claims that it duly notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) within the stipulated time before its… Read more »
March 29
Nigeria: Okpebholo Felicitates Tinubu At 72
As the nation celebrates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 72nd birthday, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming gubernatorial election in September 2024,… Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram's 'Most-Wanted' Commander Captured
The First Class Emir of Gwoza local government area in Borno state, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta on Friday confirmed that the top wanted commander of Boko Haram… Read more »
Nigeria: Remita's Choice As Payment Facilitator Merit-Based - CBN
The Director of Banking Services, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Hamisu Abdullahi, has highlighted the merit-based selection of Remita to provide an electronic platform essential… Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: Breaking - CBN Introduces N500bn, N200bn Minimum Capital Base for Banks
Days after urging Nigerian banks to expedite action on the recapitalisation of their capital base in order to strengthen the financial system, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on… Read more »