Africa: AU Confers 'Ambassador for Global Peace Award' On Nigerian Artist, Jay Moni

Following the intervention and impact on humanity, the African Union Commission, AUC, has deemed it fit to honour Nigeria rising street music artist, Christopher Ogar (aka Jay… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan's Tenure Is Nigeria's Golden Era, Says PDP

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the tenure of former President Goodluck Jonathan represented Nigeria's golden era. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria On Part of True Economic Recovery - Shettima

Vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has stated that Nigeria is currently on the path of economic recovery. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Must Increase Exportation Capacity for Economy Growth - Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stressed the need for Nigeria to increase its exportation capacity to revamp its economy. Read more »

Nigeria: Help Flush Out Perpetrators of Multiple Taxation, Director Tells CSOs

The assistant director of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs Juliet Agu, has charged civil society organisations (CSOs) to collaborate with states and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Over 252,000 Jobs Created Through Housing Programme - Dangiwa

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has announced that over 252,000 jobs have been created through the government's housing initiatives as part of… Read more »

Nigeria: Don't Ask Consumers to Pay for Faulty Meter Replacement, NERC Warns Discos

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a stern warning to electricity distribution companies (DisCos) against charging customers for the replacement of… Read more »

Nigeria: In Brazil, Tinubu Backs Global Alliance Against Hunger

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Read more »

Nigeria: Saxophonist Kingsax Arrested for Allegedly Raping 2 Sisters

Popular saxophonist and De Naija spirit talent hunt show star, Sampson Udo, popularly called KingSax, has been arrested for allegedly raping two sisters who had invited him to… Read more »

Nigeria: COP29 - Rep Advocates Tax Breaks, Grants for Youths in Renewable Energy

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene has advocated accessible and equitable policies, including tax holidays and vocational… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Off to Brazil for G-20 Leaders Summit

President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday to attend the 19th meeting of the G20 Leaders' Summit taking place in the South American country. Read more »

Africa: 24 Million Adults Living With Diabetes in Africa - WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that more than 24 million adults in Nigeria and other African countries are currently living with diabetes, and half of the cases are… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Kicks Over Reps' Move to Establish 16 New Health Institutions

The Minister of Health, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate has warned against the duplication of health institutions across the country in the face of scarce resources. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Uganda Close in On Afcon 2025 Tickets, Ghana Face Elimination

Nigeria's Super Eagles and their Ugandan counterparts are on the brink of securing their places in the finals as matchday-5 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers… Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Vows to Demolish Buildings On Green Areas in FCT

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that any unauthorised building erected on green areas in the nation's capital city will be demolished… Read more »

Nigeria: NSA Eulogises Late Coas, Says Nigeria Lost One of Its Best Officers

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu has described the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja as one of the best military officers that Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: $700k Fraud - EFCC Arraigns 2 Suspects for Impersonating Olukoyede

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two members of a suspected syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, for impersonating and attempting to blackmail… Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Gov'ship Poll - NGO Demands Easy Polling Unit Access to PWDs

Ahead of the Saturday November 16, 2024 governorship election in Ondo State, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), has called on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Pictorial - Navy Receives 3 Helicopters to Boost Operations

The Nigerian Navy has received three newly acquired Agusta Westland 109 Trekker helicopters to boost its operations. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Flags Off Maiden National Dry Season Farming in Cross River

In an effort to tackle high rate of hunger which has bedeviled Nigerians in recent times, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has flagged off… Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Affirms Udeze As Aa National Chairman

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed Chief Kenneth Udeze as the National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA). Read more »

Nigeria: Armed Men Attack TCN Substation Under Construction in Kogi

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that unknown armed men invaded the construction site of its ongoing 330/132/33kV transmission substation project in Obajana, Kogi… Read more »

Nigeria: Okpebholo's Cabinet - Edo Assembly Clears Osagie, Defers Oshiomhole's Confirmation

The Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of Hon. Samson Raphael Osagie as the State's Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice-designate. Read more »

Nigeria: EU Launches Programme to Enroll 130,000 Jigawa Children in School

The European Union (EU) has launched a project to address high rate of out-of-school children through which 130,000 Jigawa State children will be enrolled in school. Read more »

Nigeria: AA Chair Calls for Joint Action On 2030 Dev't Goals

The national chairman of the Action Alliance (AA) party, Chief Kenneth Udeze, has called for strategic measures to help developing countries meet the United Nations' 2030… Read more »