February 26
Nigeria: NDLEA Nabs Port Operator, Dock Worker At Tin Can
Following the interception of two containers loaded with illicit hard drugs and cache of arms and ammunition imported from Durban, South Africa, at the Tin Can Seaport, in Lagos,… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Chieftain Cautions Tinubu Against Subsidy Removal On Electricity
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Ambassador (Dr) Ibrahim Tajudeen Olesin has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against removing subsidy on electricity as being… Read more »
February 23
Guinea: Trade Unions Call Indefinite Strike Action
The military authorities in Guinea have lifted restrictions on internet access, which were imposed three months ago and sparked protests, residents observed overnight on Thursday. Read more »
February 22
Africa: Africa's Nocs to Unite At Nies 2024 for the Continent's Energy Agenda
The highly anticipated 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2024) is set to convene the National Oil Companies (NOCs) Forum, bringing together esteemed CEOs and key… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Police Neutralise Bandits, Recover 332 Stolen Animals
The Katsina State Police Command says its operatives successfully raided a bandits' camp and recovered 332 suspected rustled animals. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Kills 4 in Kaduna As Governor Orders Investigation
Fear grips Kaduna as 4 persons were feared dead due to the outbreak of suspected viral hemorrhagic fever, Lassa Fever, at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna. Read more »
Nigeria: Acquire Problem Solving Skills, Cipm Tells Corps Members
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, CIPM has advised the Ogun State National Youth Service Corps to acquire problem solving skills that are on demand in… Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - I'm Challenged Tinubu Tells Corporate Council Africa
Says no going back on reforms Read more »
Nigeria: We 'Re Doing Our Best to Mitigate Hardship Facing Masses - Makinde
Gov Seyi Makinde has said that his administration is doing its best to mitigate the hardship caused by fuel subsidy removal on residents of Oyo State. Read more »
February 23
Nigeria: Senate Dumps FIRS On Tax Credit Controversy
THE Senate yesterday dumped stay of action position proposed to it by the Federal Inland Revenue Service ( FIRS) on N2.7trillion Tax Credit Fund required for specific road… Read more »
Nigeria: Be Patient, CBN Working to Strengthen Naira - Cardoso Begs Nigerians
CSOs protest hardship in Osun·Sanwo-Olu unveils intervention measures in Lagos·Approves 25% discount on food purchase·Ogun to sell 100 truck load of rice… Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: Customs Begins Distribution of Seized Rice, Other Food Items to Nigerians
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has begun distribution of seized food items to Nigerians to help mitigate the current hardship in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Council Takes Measures to Ease Cost of Living
The National Economic Council (NEC) has taken bold steps to ensure food security and put an end to the economic challenges confronting the nation. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Committed to Implementing Agreement With Labour
The Federal Government says it is committed to implementing the agreements it entered with organised labour on the general welfare of workers and other issues. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Investigate Cement Coys On Hike in Price
The Senate has resolved to investigate the sudden hike in the price of cement by its producers in Nigeria. Read more »
February 21
Nigeria: Breaking - Emefiele Demands Apology, N25bn From Akpabio Over Alleged Defamation
The accusations stem from comments purportedly made by the Senate President at an event, which Emefiele claims have unjustly maligned his character and portrayed him as the root… Read more »
Nigeria: Attacks - Benue Security Council Issues Two Weeks Ultimatum to Herdsmen
The Benue State Security Council has issued a14-day ultimatum to all those engaged in open grazing in the state to desist. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Security - Customs Pledges to Accelerate War Against Smuggling of Nigeria's Grains
Nigeria Nigeria Customs Service says it is determined to intensify efforts to curtail the menace of illegal exportation of Nigeria's grains to other African countries to ensure… Read more »
Nigeria: Workers Begin Indefinite Strike in Niger State Today
The organised labour in Niger State has announced an indefinite industrial action, scheduled to begin today, Wednesday. Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: New Enugu City - No Homes Demolished, Says Govt
... Orders contractors to work 24/7 Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu and the Troubled House of Lugard
Football tournaments should be held every day, continuously, ad infinitum; it is one surest opium by which the poor and needy are sweetly distracted from their life's agony and… Read more »
Nigeria: Fcta Seals Orphanage Over Alleged Trafficking of 23 Children in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sealed the Priesthood Orphanage in Karon Majigi Village, Abuja, after 23 children between the ages of one and 14 were… Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnappers Abduct 9 Jehovah Witnesses in Kogi, Demand N30m Ransom
Nine travellers on Kabba-Lokoja Road in Kogi State have been kidnapped. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Says 46 Members Lost Their Lives to Economic Hardship
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja zone, has disclosed the death of some of its members due to economic hardship alongside poor remuneration of academics and… Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Court Sentences Man to Death By Hanging for Killing 11-Yr-Old Girl in Ogun
An Ogun State High Court, sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, on Monday sentenced a 23-year-old man, Azeez Akinpelu to death by hanging for killing an eleven-year-old girl,… Read more »