October 15
Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Go After Mohammed, Others, Damagum Tells Security Agencies
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Amb Illiya Damagum, has called on security agencies to take action against the camp led by national treasurer Ahmed Yayari Mohammed for… Read more »
Nigeria: NUJ Condemns Attack On Journalists, Demands Investigation
The Bayelsa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has condemned in strong terms the attack on journalists who were on official duty covering a press briefing on… Read more »
Nigeria: Sam NDA-Isaiah Foundation Hands Over N250m to Salisu
Sam Nda-Isaiah Foundation, yesterday, presented a cheque of N250 million to a Kano-based commercial tricycle rider, Auwalu Salisu, who emerged as the 2023 LEADERSHIP Young Person… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Demands Justice As CAF Probes Super Eagles' Maltreatment
President Bola Tinubu has urged the disciplinary board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation into the inhuman treatment of the Super… Read more »
Nigeria: Use Oil Wealth for Nigerians' Welfare - World Bank to Govt
The World Bank Group has urged the Nigerian government to redirect its oil wealth to benefit all citizens, not just the elite. Read more »
October 14
Nigeria: Japa - No One Should Be Stopped From Leaving Nigeria - Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi has advised against discouraging anyone who desires to migrate to other countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Upgrades Maiduguri Airport to International Status
In a quest to further revamp the aviation industry by President Bola Tinubu-led government, the federal government has upgraded the Muhammadu Buhari Airport Maiduguri to… Read more »
Libya/Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns 'Inhuman Treatment' of Super Eagles in Libya, Calls for Justice
President Bola Tinubu has said that he was deeply moved by the 'inhuman treatment' endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport, warmly welcoming their safe return to… Read more »
Nigeria: Advocacy Group Seeks Collective Action to Reverse Rising Suicide Rate in Nigeria
The National Suicide Prevention Advocacy Working Group (NSPAWG) has called for urgent and concerted efforts to address the rising rate of suicide in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Nigerians Thrown Into Darkness As National Grid Collapses
The nation has again been plunged into total darkness following the collapse on Monday evening of the national grid system for the sixth time in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Sinks to Record Low At N1,700 to $1 As Gap Widens
The value of the Naira hit an unprecedented low, closing at N1,700 to one US dollar in the parallel market at the close of business on Monday, a 0.29 per cent decline compared to… Read more »
Libya/Nigeria: Super Eagles Threaten to Boycott Afcon Qualifier Match Against Libya
Nigeria's Super Eagles have threatened to boycott the second leg of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Flags Off Gateway Inland Dry Port Project
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gateway Inland Dry Port (GIDP), with a non-negotiable charge to the Ogun… Read more »
Nigeria: New Petrol Pump Price Raises Cost of Living Crisis
The hike in petrol prices from N897 to N1,030 per litre is exacerbating Nigeria's already dire economic situation. Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Nigerian Delegates Urged to Demand Climate Debt Payment
Ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nigerian environmental organisations have called on the country's delegates to demand reparations for… Read more »
October 13
Nigeria: Nigerian-Born Bodybuilder Wins 2024 Mr Olympia, Gets Historic $600k Prize
A Nigerian-born United Kingdom-based bodybuilder, Samson Dauda, has won the prestigious 2024 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding title, securing the largest prize ever awarded in the sport's… Read more »
October 11
Nigeria: Team Nigeria May Miss 15th African Scrabble Championship in Kigali
Unless a miracle happens, Team Nigeria may not participate in this year's African Scrabble Championships holding in Kigali, Rwanda this month. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Launches National Road Safety Council
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC) with a charge on members to align with global best practices in reducing traffic… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Declares Sept 16 National Symbols Enlightenment Day
The federal government has declared the 16th of September of every year as the national enlightenment day in Nigeria for the promotion of national symbols and values. Read more »
Nigeria: Just-in - Court Rejects Binance Executive Gambaryan's Bail Application
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday rejected the new bail application by detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan. Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Lawmakers Back Emergence of Yayari As New PDP Acting Chair
Nigeria's opposition lawmakers coalition has backed the emergence Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the new Acting National Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and as… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Loses 54,000 Hectares of Farmlands to Pest, Disease in 2024 - Report
A survey report presented on Friday indicated that the federal government's drive to achieve food security has suffered significant setback as farmers have lost an estimated 54,000… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Police Rearrest Wanted Convict Kyari Kur
The Borno State Police Command, on Friday, said it has re-arrested a wanted convict, 28-year-old Kyari Kur, a.k.a. Henry. Read more »
Nigeria: Women Community Honours Stakeholders At Gala Night
The Women Community in Africa (WCA), a coalition of civil society groups that addresses social issues, especially those that affect women and children in communities, has given… Read more »
Nigeria: Mowaa Signs MOU With UI, Uniben to Advance Nigeria's Heritage
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Benin (UNIBEN) to advance academic… Read more »
