January 03
Nigeria: Onitsha Ijele Festival - Sustain Cultural Heritage, Nwoye Urges Citizens
The Senator representing Anambra North in the Senate, Dr Tony Okechukwu Nwoye has urged the constituents to imbibe the cultural heritage to safeguard, promote and protect the… Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Dead, One Abducted As Boko Haram Terrorists Invade Chibok Communities
The insecurity in the country festered in the new year, as some armed Boko Haram terrorists, who disguised in military uniform, attacked Gatamarwa and Tsiha, near Shikarkir… Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Benue Records 5 Deaths, 5 Others Isolated
Five deaths have been recorded at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, BSUTH, Makurdi due to suspected Lassa fever cases in the state. Read more »
January 02
Nigeria: Moment Davido, Chioma Stepped Out With Two Baby Strollers
Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared a heartwarming video of himself and his lover, Chioma taking a walk with two baby strollers. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Records 112 Oil Theft Incidents in Niger Delta
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, yesterday, said it has recorded 112 incidences of crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Terrorists Kill 11, Abduct One Woman in Chibok
Some Boko Haram terrorists have killed 11 persons and abducted a woman in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: Change of Passport Data - It's Cruel for NIS to Force Married Women to Abuja - Interior Minister
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has frowned at the many man-made encumbrances regarding change of passport data by Nigerians, especially married women, saying it is a… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau - God, Free Nigeria From These Horrors - Pope Francis
In a heartfelt response to the tragic loss of life on Christmas eve in Nigeria, Pope Francis has extended prayers and condolences to families who were victimized by a brutal attack… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Nigeria Ranks Fourth in Tickets Purchase
Nigeria is presently placed fourth in terms of participating countries' ticket purchases ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Tinubu Vows to Provide Jobs for Nigerian Youths
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said democracy must be progressive and inclusive with a primary focus on addressing poverty through the provision of job opportunities for… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Gets 3rd Crude Supply of 1m Barrel
The $19 billion Dangote Refinery, yesterday, took delivery of one million barrels of crude oil, thus increasing total deliveries to about three million barrels while boosting hopes… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Slams $110m Fine On British American Tobacco Over 'Breach' of Control Laws
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has fined British American Tobacco Nigeria Limited (BATN) and other affiliated companies $110 million over… Read more »
Nigeria: Traffickers Sell Kano Children for N500,000 in Lagos, Anambra, Others
Kano State Police Command, on Thursday, said it busted a child trafficking syndicate that sold children from the state for between N400,000 and N500,000 in Lagos, Anambra and other… Read more »
Nigeria: Repairs - Govt to Shut Section of Third Mainland Bridge Jan. 9
The Federal Government has announced a planned closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge from 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Reps Northern, Minority Caucuses Demand 'Thorough Investigation'
The Northern Caucus of the House of Representatives has called for a thorough investigation into the massacre of citizens in 23 villages across Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local… Read more »
Nigeria: Na'abba, Akeredolu - Nigeria Has Lost Two Giants, Says Olawepo-Hashim
A former Presidential Candidate and a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has described the death of Ghali Na'Abba, former Speaker of… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Tinubu Leaving No Stone Unturned in Apprehending Perpetrators, Says Minister
Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Geidam has condoled the families, government and people of Plateau State over Christmas Eve killings by bandits in the state describing… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Terms of Trade Records 4th Consecutive Quarterly Decline
The Nigeria's Terms of Trade (ToT), for all commodities, recorded a light decline of 0.03 percentage points in the third quarter of 2023, Q3'23. TOT measures a the value of the… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Being Re-Enginered for Prosperity of All, Not for Elite Minority - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said his administration will not stop working tirelessly to revamp the nation's economy and create viable opportunities for young people to… Read more »
Nigeria: I Mourn My Fearless Brother, Rotimi Akeredolu - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the death of the Ondo governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, describing him as his beloved brother, confidant, and political… Read more »
Senegal: Afcon 2023 Preview - Will Senegal's Teranga Lions Defend Their Title?
Going into AFCON 2023, Senegal will be the team to beat, as the team could defend the title they won for the first time in Cameroon. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Govt Dismisses Report On Ban of Alcohol
...says Board not in existence Read more »
Nigeria: 'It Was Rigged,' Charles Okocha Seeks Rematch After Losing Boxing Fight to Portable
Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha has described his recent boxing bout with Nigerian street-pop singer, Portable as rigged, calling for a rematch. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Humanitarian Support for Victims of Plateau Massacre
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has announced President Bola Tinubu's directive for her ministry to collaborate with the Plateau State… Read more »
Nigeria: Electric Taxis Excite Maiduguri Residents, Call for Women Drivers
The deployment of electric taxis in Maiduguri has continued to excite commuters who commended the initiative and called for the employment of women to drive some of the vehicles. Read more »