January 28
Nigeria: Amidst Insecurity, Rising Inflation We'll Forge Ahead - Mohammed Idris Assures Nigerians
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has expressed optimism that despite the economic and insecurity challenges facing the country, Nigeria will… Read more »
West Africa: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Announce Pull Out from Ecowas
The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced Sunday their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS, saying it has become a threat to member states. Read more »
January 26
Nigeria: Govt's Upscaling Initiatives to Reverse Worrisome WASH Indices - Minister
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, Thursday, disclosed that the Federal Government is upscaling initiatives to reverse worrisome Water Sanitation… Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy in 'Stabilisation Phase', Says CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the stage in Nigeria's economic transformation roadmap shows the country is currently in the stabilisation phase. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - We Remain Neutral, Committed to Protecting Lives, Property - DHQ
** Says video circulating, spreading falsehoods about military personnel Read more »
Nigeria: Blinken Praises Nigeria On HIV/Aids Prevention, Covid-19 Response
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has expressed satisfaction about Nigeria's progress on health, particularly the HIV and AIDS prevention programme, even as he… Read more »
Nigeria: Education - Foundation Shares Hijab Uniforms, Writing Materials to Kaduna Students
In a determination towards fostering educational inclusivity and equality, The Caleb Danladi Foundation has commenced distribution of free Hijab uniforms and other educational… Read more »
Nigeria: Ending Insecurity, Our Cardinal Agenda - Shettima
In the wake of the prevailing bloodletting in the country, Vice President Kashim Shettima has reminded Nigerians that ending insecurity in the nation remained the cardinal agenda… Read more »
Nigeria: No Plan to Move Federal Capital to Lagos - Presidency
The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu's government has no plan to move the nation's capital to Lagos from Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau - Over 30 Killed, Houses Burnt As Gunmen Defy Curfew
·Group alleges compromise by security agencies Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Mainstream Takes Over $1.3bn Zungeru Power Plant
Mainstream Energy Solution today took over the $1.3 billion Zungeru Hydro Power Plant, after winning the bid for the plant in a competitive bidding process. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyer, Ejimakor Tackles Buhari On Fair Trial Confession
Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has reacted to the confession of former President Muhammadu Buhari, that bringing… Read more »
Nigeria: Victims of Nasarawa Air Strike Still Awaiting Justice One Year On - Amnesty International
One year after the air strike that killed 40 people in Rukubi in Doma area of Nasarawa State, Amnesty International Nigeria has said neither justice nor accountability had been… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Vows to Deal With Forex Abuses, Infractions - Insists Naira Undervalued
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has vowed to deal with abuses and infractions in the foreign exchange, (Forex) market. Read more »
Nigeria/Cameroon: 'Give Us Onana,' Nigerians Beg Cameroon to Field Man United Goalkeeper On Saturday
Nigerians on social media have appealed to the Cameroon coaching crew to field Andre Onana in goal when the Super Eagles clash with the Indomitable Lions on Saturday. Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: 'I Could Have Died but Was Saved,' Fuji Legend, Kollington Ayinla Denies Death Rumour
Veteran Fuji musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as Kollington Ayinla, has denied rumours of his death. Read more »
Angola: Angola Beat Burkina Faso to Top Afcon Group As Algeria Crash Out
Angola are through to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as winners of their group after goals by Mabululu and Zini gave them a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso on… Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Japa - 32,462 Nigerians Apply for Passports in Two Weeks
The rush by Nigerians to leave the country for greener pasture reached its crescendo in the new year as 32,462 persons have so far applied for international passports and uploaded… Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: Burnt Mandilas Building Will Remain Shut for Structural Integrity Test - Lagos Govt
-Electric welding attributed to cause of fire at Mandilas Building Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt Begins Remodeling of Major Markets, Ends Touting, Multiple Taxation
...To revamp moribund companies Read more »
West Africa: Blinken Pledges $45m to Boost Coastal West Africa Security
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday pledged $45 million in additional financing to help fight conflict and bring stability to coastal West Africa, where insecurity… Read more »
Nigeria: Akeredolu for Burial Feb. 23 - Family
The family of the former Governor of Ondo State, late Rotimi Akeredolu, has slated Feb. 23 for his burial. Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: 'Daddy, Don't Allow Them Kill Us', Father of Abducted Girls Recounts Daughters' Plight in Captivity
Mansur Al-Kadriyar, the father of six girls abducted in the Bwari area council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has recounted his ordeal while in captivity. Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Tems Become Nigerian Artists With Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries
Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy is joint with colleague Tems for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries for Nigerian artistes. Read more »
Nigeria: 16 Sacked Plateau Lawmakers Shelve Sitting As Security Agents Take Over Premises
Jos - The 16 members of the Plateau State House of Assembly sacked by the Court of Appeal made good their promise to resume plenary today but the attempt was thwarted by… Read more »