November 19, 2023
Nigeria/Zimbabwe: 'Sack the Coach', Nigerians React After Super Eagles Fail to Beat Zimbabwe
Reactions have continued to pour in after the Super Eagles settled for a disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe to make it two consecutive draws in their 2026 FIFA World Cup… Read more »
Nigeria: 4 Years After, Magu Opens Up, Says Corruption Remains Greatest Challenge to Nigeria
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has called for a vigorous and wholistic approach to the fight against corruption in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Be Like George Weah, Congratulate Tinubu - Lamide Apapa Tells Peter Obi, Atiku
The Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party, has urged its presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his counterpart from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar to… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Working to Advance Passport Application Processing Abroad - Envoy
The Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija, says the Federal Government is working to boost passport application processing system in the U.S. and other Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Boakai, Liberian President-Elect
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the government and people of Liberia on the successful conduct of the Liberian Presidential Election. Read more »
November 18, 2023
Nigeria: Why I Like to Date Older Men - Beverly Osu
Popular video vixen, actress and reality star Beverly Osu has revealed why she prefers to date older men. Reason: "I don't want to be another woman's sadness. I have always wanted… Read more »
November 17, 2023
Nigeria: Army Gets First Professor as NDA Promotes Lieutenant Colonel Imam
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna has announced the promotion of Lt. Col. Abubakar-Surajo Imam to the rank of Professor of Mechatronics Engineering. Read more »
Nigeria/Lesotho: Minister Demands Improvement From Super Eagles, After Lesotho Draw
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan-Enoh has expressed concern following the Super Eagles' draw against the Crocodiles of Lesotho on Thursday in Uyo. Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Doctors Kidnapped Within 2 Months in Enugu - NMA
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State branch, says more than 10 doctors were victims of kidnapping and other violent crimes in less than two months in Enugu State. Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Refining - Expert Laments Risks, Recommends Way Out
Lagos-based Community and Environmental Safety Advocate, Juliet Chijioke-Churuba has lamented the debilitating effects of the growing practice of illegal refining in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Will Replicate His Feat in Lagos, Shettima Assures
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that President Bola Tinubu will replicate his feat in Lagos when he held sway as the governor between 1999 and 2007 at the national… Read more »
Nigeria: Visa Ban - UK Varsities Hit With Low Revenue As Nigerians Turn to Canada
Most of the universities in the United Kingdom have been experiencing reduced admissions from international students, including Nigerians, following the dependant visa ban policy… Read more »
Nigeria: Dian Not Serving Nigerian Army As Expected - Rep Member
A member of the House of Representatives, Babajimi Benson has called for the revival of the Defence Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN), stating that it is a task that must be… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Nigeria: Looted Funds - We've Seized N45bn, Identified Terrorist Financiers - Govt
The Federal Government, on Thursday, said it has seized over N45 billion that was illegally looted from the national treasury. Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy, My Favourite Artist - Says Harry Kane
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has revealed that he is a fan of Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Slams APC-Led Govt Over Claims of Inheriting Bankruptcy
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has lambasted President Bola Tinubu-led administration over the claims of inheriting a bankrupt… Read more »
Nigeria: Visas of Passengers Airlifted From Nigeria Verified By Saudi Arabi - Air Peace
Air Peace on Wednesday faulted the Saudi Arabian authorities over the cancellation of visas of 264 passengers airlifted by the company from Nigeria on the grounds of incorrect… Read more »
Nigeria: Global South Leaders Must Address Plastic Crisis, CSOs Demand
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, has called on leaders in the Global South to address their nations' plastic crisis, saying strict limits on toxic chemicals in… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: Monetary Policy Stance, Money Market Reforms Yielding Desired Impact - CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has expressed optimism that its monetary policy initiatives are yielding the desired results. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Nigeria: 340 Husbands Beaten By Their Wives in One Year - Lagos Govt
The Lagos State Government has reported that at least 340 husbands have been beaten by their wives in the last year. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Nigeria: 'You Came Even On a Work Day', Rema Thanks London Fans After Sold-Out 02 Arena Concert
Nigeria's Afrobeats superstar Rema has appreciated his fans for coming to watch him perform at his "Ravage Uprising" 02 Arena show in London on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Labour Meet Over Ongoing Nationwide Strike
The Federal Government has invited leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, for a meeting this afternoon in a bid to end the… Read more »
Nigeria: Finance Minister Unveils Plan for $13bn Revenue From National Assets
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun yesterday in Lagos unveiled plans to leverage the nation's assets to generate about $13 billion annual… Read more »
Nigeria: AfCFTA to Lift 30m Nigerians, Africans Out of Poverty By 2035 - Moghalu
The Chairman of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board at the Africa Private Sector Summit, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has said when fully implemented, the African Continental… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Rig Count Drops 13 Percent As Oil Rises to 1.4m Bpd
Nigeria's rig count, a major index of measuring activities in the upstream sector, dropped month-on-month, MoM by 13.3 per cent to 13 in October 2023, from 15 recorded in the… Read more »