January 29
Nigeria: Ex-US Senator Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison Over Gold Bar Bribery
A judge, on Wednesday, sentenced an emotional former Senator Bob Menendez to 11 years in prison for a years-long bribery and corruption scheme that saw him rewarded with gold bars… Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Injunctive Orders Against Obaigbena, GHL Others Stay, Court Rules
Six of the injunctive orders made by Justice Dipeolu J on December 30 last year against General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), publisher of THISDAY, Mr Nduka Obaigbena and other… Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: Champions League - Eyes On Super Eagles' Onyedika As Brugge Battle Man City
Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika's club Brugge and Manchester City will go head-to-head at the Etihad this Wednesday night in a crucial Champions League showdown. Read more »
Nigeria: Uniabuja Senate Backs VC Maikudi, Seeks Action Against Defamation, Misinformation
The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) Senate has expressed support for Professor Aisha Maikudi as the institution's Vice Chancellor, warning against defamation and misinformation. Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Tinubu Sends Condolences to U.S. Over Tragic Air Accident
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident in Washington, D.C., offering condolences to the families of the victims, the people of the United States,… Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: Another Tanker Explodes in Niger
Barely two weeks after the Tanker Explosion Killed 100 people at Dikko Junction, Niger state, another Tanker accident occurred in the Agaie local government area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Uniabuja VC Awards N5.4m Grants to Research Teams
The vice chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Aisha Maikudi, has awarded six grants totalling N5.45 million to research teams. Read more »
Nigeria: Bello Turji Not Yet Arrested - DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed troops who have arrested claims that wanted terrorist kingpin Bello Turji in the North West. Read more »
Nigeria: Ahead of 2027 - CSOs Dismiss Opposition's Merger Plan
Ahead of the 2027 general election, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have dismissed the opposition merger plan, insisting that the political parties are weak. Read more »
Nigeria: Secret Trial of Terror Financiers
President Bola Tinubu recently disclosed to the nation that over 100 terrorist financiers have been prosecuted and convicted in the last two years. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Has 7.6m Out-of-School Children - Senate
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary), Sen. Lawal Adamu Usman, disclosed that presently, Nigeria has about 7.6 million out-of-school children. Read more »
Nigeria: Concerns Over 'Gender Disparity in Judges Appointments' in Gombe
The recent appointment of judicial officers in Gombe State has sparked concerns over gender disparity in the judiciary. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt to Review Gender Policy On Agriculture
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with the International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD) and other stakeholders, has… Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Judicial Reforms, Autonomy
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has reiterated his administration's commitment to strengthening the judiciary in Gombe State through comprehensive reforms, infrastructural… Read more »
Nigeria: Your Desperation Responsible for PDP's Woes, APC Blasts Atiku
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has blasted Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Assembly Dismisses Absentee Lawmaker, Declares Seat Vacant
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has dismissed one of its members, Hon Aliyu Ango Kagara and declared his seat vacant. Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Farmers Demand Vcdp's Sustainability
Farmers in Nasarawa State who are beneficiaries of the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP)--a federal government initiative in partnership with the International Fund for… Read more »
Nigeria: 3,690 Nigerians Face Deportation From U.S
No fewer than 3,690 Nigerians are currently at risk of deportation from the United States of America. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Police Command Sacks Constabulary Officer Over Extortion
The Kano State Police Command has dismissed a constabulary officer, identified as Ado Abba, for conducting unauthorised stop-and-search operations and extorting members of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Bramble Network, Others Host International Day of Education in Nigeria
To commemorate the International Day of Education, Bramble Network and some other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) recently celebrated the occasion across three states in… Read more »
Nigeria: Just-in - APC Expels Aregbesola Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday expelled one-time governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola over allegation of anti-party… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Firefighters Avert Tanker Fire Disaster in Oyo Community
The swift intervention of men of Kwara State Fire Service has averted what could have been another major tanker fire disaster in Orile-Igbon in Oyo State on Tuesday. Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Leadership Award Has Encouraged Nord Automobile to Strive for Excellence - Ajayi
The chief executive officer of NORD Automobile Nigeria Limited, Oluwatobi Ajayi, has expressed immense joy and gratitude at his unexpected recognition from LEADERSHIP Newspaper as… Read more »
January 29
West Africa: Despite Exit, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Citizens, Goods to Enjoy Ecowas Rights
Following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) effective Wednesday, January… Read more »
Nigeria: 35% Affirmative Action - Nigeria Ranks 178 Out of 182 Countries
Despite consistent campaigns and advocacy for increased women's political inclusion, Nigeria ranks 178 out of 182 countries regarding female representation in national parliaments.… Read more »