Nigeria: North East Elders Pledge Support for Wike to Restore Abuja Masterplan

A group of respected statesmen and elders in the North East has expressed concerns on the bastardization of Abuja master plan and the security implications and has expressed its… Read more »

Nigeria: Umahi Gifts N10m to 13-Year-Old Maths Genius

Minister of works, Engr Dave Umahi, has gifted a 13-year-old boy, Greatness Ebisike, N10 million for his mathematical ingenuity. Read more »

West Africa: Medic West Africa - Stakeholders to Bridge Gaps in Drug Production

Critical stakeholders in the health sector will be proffering solutions on how the Nigerian government can strengthen local drugs production. Read more »

Nigeria: Just-in - Adekunle, Pere Join Cross, Ilebaye, Mercy, Ceec As Bbnaija All-Stars' Finalists

Two more BBNaija Season 8 housemates, Adekunle and Pere, have made it to the grand finale of the reality TV show christened 'All-Stars' edition on Sunday night. Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Warning, States Caught Unprepared for Floods

Again, despite previous experience and warnings from the relevant authorities, several states and local governments across the country have been caught unprepared for the yearly… Read more »

Nigeria: Bola Tinubu's Leadership of Hope

Having hit the ground running after his election as the 16th president of the federal republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu with a series of very bold and unprecedented reform… Read more »

Nigeria: Rumpus in Civil Service Over New Tenure System

The implementation of Rule 021210 which provides for a new tenure system is generating rumpus in the nation's civil service. Read more »

Nigeria: Strong Abroad, Weak At Home?

President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, in their first 100 days in office, hold the record of the most travelled presidency since 1999. The President's first trip… Read more »

Nigeria: NEITI Report - SERAP Demands Probe of $15bn, N200bn Missing Oil Revenues

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to set up a presidential panel of enquiry to probe the allegations contained in the recent… Read more »

Nigeria: Tribunal Verdict - Save Kano From Chaos, Islamic Clerics Warn

Prominent Islamic scholars in the North have implored politicians, particularly those of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), to thread softly on issues pertaining to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Gov Distressed By Killing of Abducted VON Journalist Danjibga, Orders Probe

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has expressed distress over the abduction and subsequent murder of a veteran journalist, Hamisu Danjibga, a reporter for the Voice of… Read more »

Nigeria: PEPC's Verdict Flawed Over Non-Recognition of 'Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation', Atiku Tells Supreme Court

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is seeking an overturn of the judgment of the Presidential Election… Read more »

Nigeria: ActionAid Holds Peace Football Match in Kaduna

As part of activities to commemorate the 2023 International Day of Peace, ActionAid Nigeria in collaboration with Global Peace Development organized a football match in Kaduna with… Read more »

Africa: AI Can Address Africa's Food Security, Financial, Other Challenges - NCC

The executive vice chairman/CEO Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, said Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered solutions can address some of… Read more »

Nigeria: Meet 8 Artists Signed By Marlian Records

Marlian Records is owned by street-hop artiste, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Court Orders Chicago Varsity to Release Tinubu's Records

A federal court in Chicago, United States, has directed the Chicago State University (CSU) to release all academic records relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to presidential… Read more »

Nigeria: UNGA - Nigeria's Minerals Deposit Worth $700bn - Federal Govt

Nigeria is ready to play an important role in meeting the global demand for critical minerals, according to the minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake. Read more »

Nigeria: 520 Kano Children Die in Diphtheria Outbreak

The outbreak of diphtheria in Kano State has killed no fewer than 520 children so far. Read more »

Nigeria: Avoid Coup-Inducing Policies, Obasanjo Tells African Leaders

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday charged democratically elected African leaders to avoid policies that would make the youths see military coup d'etat as a better option… Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Elders Welcome Tinubu's Appointment of Baba-Ahmed

Northern Elders Forum (NEF) said it has received information that its director of Publicity and Advocacy, Dr Hakeem Baba -Ahmed, has been appointed as special adviser, Political… Read more »

Nigeria: In First UNGA Outing, Tinubu Seeks Real Deal for Nigeria, Others

In a candid address to the world yesterday, President Bola Tinubu called for genuine partnership for Nigeria and Africa's development, rather than cosmetic gestures of the past… Read more »

Nigeria: National Grid Collapses Again As Govt Promises 20,000mw Generation By 2026

The national grid collapsed again on Tuesday September 19, 2023, with power generation dropping from a peak of 3,594.60 megawatts (MW) to 42.7MW at midday. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku, Obi Approach Supreme Court, Seek Nullification of Tribunal's Judgment

The final legal battle over the outcome of the February 25, 2023 presidential election has begun, with the presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji… Read more »

Nigeria: We Are Investigating Video of Bandits, Soldiers in Katsina - DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has launched investigation into a viral video of soldiers allegedly negotiating with armed bandits in Katsina State. Read more »

Nigeria: Japa Syndrome and Nigeria's Ailing Healthcare Delivery

The state of healthcare delivery in Nigeria stands at a critical juncture. The prognosis is bleak. Read more »