Nigeria: Minimum Wage - 'FG Can Do Above N100k' - SDP Chair Gabam Seeks Review of Fuel Subsidy

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Shehu Gabam said the federal government can do above N100,000 as minimum wage. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP to Hold 2nd NEC Meeting September 26th

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced Thursday, September 26th, as the date for its second National Executive Council (NEC) meeting for 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - Another Nigerian Pilgrim Dies in Makkah

The Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of another pilgrim in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos AG Asks Court to Discontinue EFCC's N1.35 Billion Fraud Case

The Ikeja Special Offences Court, Lagos will on July 1, 2024, rule on an application by the Attorney-General of Lagos State to discontinue alleged N1.35 billion fraud charges… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts Shipment of USA, UK-Bound Opioids in Lady's Synthetic Hair

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Directorate of Operations and General Investigation, DOGI, have intercepted five different parcels containing illicit… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Applauds Imo APC Chairman for Upholding Transparency in Party Affairs

A foremost group of professionals and patriots from Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area has commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress in the state for upholding… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Wike's Rapid Infrastructure Renewal Confuses Google Maps - Mayaki

The Country Director of the Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa, Mr. John Mayaki, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Federal… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Brutality Claim During Akure Raid False' - EFCC Debunks Video Evidence

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations of brutality during a recent sting operation in Akure, Ondo State. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt in Delta, Rescue Passengers

Troops of the Nigerian Army successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt by suspected terrorist group on the 46-kmUghelli-Patani Road in Delta on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: Biafra Components Free to Advance Individual Struggle - Igbo-Biafra Nationalists

The Igbo-Biafra Nationalists, IBN, on Monday, said the components that made up the pursuit for a Biafra republic, are now free to advance their struggle individually. Read more »

Nigeria: Hajj 2024 - Nigerian Pilgrim Allegedly Commits Suicide in Saudi Arabia

...Two others die in hospital Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 27-Yr-Old Lady for Stabbing Partner to Death Over 'Yahoo Yahoo' Proceeds in Imo

The Imo state Police command has arrested a 27-year-old lady, Oluchi Nzemechi, from Uzoagba in Ikeduru Council Area of Imo state, for stabbing to death her partner, Kelechi… Read more »

Nigeria: Minimum Wage - President, NASS to Determine Our Next Action - Labour

Organised Labour weekend said President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly, NASS, will determine its next line of action, following last Friday's stalemated negotiations on a… Read more »

Nigeria: Critics of Bauchi Speaker's Support for Governor Lack Substance

As a concerned ardent follower of political development of Bauchi State, I am compelled to respond to the unfounded criticisms leveled against the Speaker of the Bauchi State House… Read more »

Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Increment Must Reflect Inflation Rate, CSOs Tell Tinubu

A group of civil society organisations has urged President Bola Tinubu to increase workers' minimum wage to reflect the inflation rate. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct 30 in Nasarawa

No fewer than 30 occupants of two commercial vehicles have been reportedly abducted by people suspected to be kidnappers along Nasarawa-Keffi road in Nasarawa state. Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Group Knocks Obi's Comparison of Nigerian, South African Elections

The Northern Awareness Network (NAN) has tackled Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023, over his comments. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Chases Out Criminals From Egan Home Scheme, Handover to Allottees

On June 6, 2024, precisely on Thursday, Lagos residents in Alimosho area of Lagos State, witnessed yet another result of persistence and commitment as the administration of… Read more »

Nigeria: President Tinubu Approves New Leadership for National Council On Climate Change

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in… Read more »

Nigeria: I Am Privileged to Have My Debut Solo Exhibition On Soyinka's Birthday - Adeyemi

All is set for Olalekan Adeyemi's debut solo art exhibition, AFÁRA OYIN, scheduled to open on 13 July 2024, and runs till July 26, 2024 at Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Norman… Read more »

Nigeria: Alliance Between Govt Bodies, Security Experts Will Check Cyberthreats - Expert

A cyber expert, Ms Adebola Folorunso has called for strategic alliance between government bodies and security experts in order to check cyberthreats in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Disarm Herders Now, We Can't Go to Farm Again, Igbo Women Beg Tinubu

Igbo women have called for the immediate disarming of violent herdsmen wreaking havoc in various agrarian communities in South East, lamenting that farmers are scared of going to… Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Theft - NAF Destroys Illegal Oil Refining Sites Along Imo River Bank

The Nigerian Airforce said on Sunday that its Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, on Saturday 7 June 2024, successfully destroyed 2 Illegal Refining Sites (IRS) situated along… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Must Protect Nigerians, Killing Spree Mustn't Continue - Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi has called on the government to act and protect the lives of Nigerians, saying the killing spree in the country… Read more »

Nigeria: 2026 WCQ - Super Eagles Drop to Fourth Ahead of South Africa Clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will confront South Africa on Friday in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, under increased pressure as they have slipped to the 4th spot in Group… Read more »