September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Three Nabbed for Murder of Senator Adeola's Aide in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three notorious suspects over the murder of Mr. Adeniyi Sanni, an aide of a member of the National Assembly representing… Read more »
Nigeria: Transparency Initiative U.S.$9.85 Billion Debts Owed to Govt By Oil Firms, Others
The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating crude oil theft and loss of revenues from oil and gas companies has again insisted that agencies and other stakeholders… Read more »
Nigeria: Students Loans - Central Bank, Matric Board Preparing Disbursement Modalities
To actualise the provisions of the Higher Education Act 2023 otherwise known as Students Loan Act, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation… Read more »
Africa: President Tinubu Seeks Reform of Global Finance Bodies in Africa's Interest
President Bola Tinubu yesterday sought the reform of the global finance bodies in Africa's interest as he engaged in bilateral discussion with South African president, Cyril… Read more »
Nigeria: Obaseki Locks Shaibu's Office As Crisis Deepens
Tension heightened in Benin City yesterday, as Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, stopped his deputy, Philip Shaibu, from entering his office in the Government House. Read more »
Nigeria: Airport Relocation - FAAN Approves Partial Reopening of Shut Lagos Terminal
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on Monday, approved the partial reopening of part of the old Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), terminal to compliment… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: BBNaija All Stars - Ilebaye, CeeC Join Cross to Qualify for Finale
Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemates, Ilebaye and CeeC, have qualified for the finale of the reality TV show slated for Sunday, October 1. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt, Labour Meeting Resumes As NLC Laments 'Insincerity'
The resumed meeting between the Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on move to avert the impending indefinite strike action by the organised… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Welcomes Egyptian Civil Aviation Investment Offer to Nigeria
The federal government has welcomed the services and Investment interest offered and declared by the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority. Read more »
West Africa: 57 Checkpoints Along Badagry-Seme Expressway Frustrating Intra-African Trade - ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, over the weekend, said over 57 checkpoints on the Badagry-Seme expressway of the Lagos- Abidjan corridor are… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Planning to Deploy Propaganda As State Policy - Atiku
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday claimed that President Bola Tinubu is planning to unleash a regime of… Read more »
West Africa: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Forge Alliance Against Ecowas
Three West African countries, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, have signed a security pact to come to the aid of each other against any rebellion or external aggression, especially by… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell Wednesday
President Bola Tinubu will ring the closing bell of NASDAQ in New York, United States as part of proceedings at the Executive Business Dialogue organised by United States Chamber… Read more »
Nigeria: At Leadership Twitter Spaces, Experts Say UAE Can't Ignore Nigeria
Following the impasse between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which led to visa restrictions that are affecting businesses, stakeholders have said that the country needs… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt, Labour Meet Today Over Planned Indefinite Strike
The federal government has again invited the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for talks over its planned indefinite strike. Read more »
Nigeria: Averted Air Crash - Adeleke Alleges Sabotage As NCAA Assures Safety
Osun State government has confirmed the exclusive news report by LEADERSHIP on an averted plane crash involving a private jet owned by billionaire businessman, Chief Adedeji… Read more »
September 17, 2023
Nigeria: 16th Headies Awards - Neon Adejo Wins Best Inspirational Single With 'Eze Ebube'
At the 16th Headies Awards, Neon Adejo emerged winner of the coveted 'Best Inspirational Single' category for his soul-stirring song "Eze Ebube". Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija All Stars - Whitemoney, Sholzy Evicted
Brother Naija All Stars housemate, WhiteMoney, and house guest, Sholzy are out of the show. Read more »
Nigeria: Ribadu, 5 Govs, 7 Ministers Accompany Tinubu to Unga
No fewer than five governors and seven ministers are accompanying President Bola Tinubu on Sunday to New York, for the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA),… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Airlines Lack Govt Support - Onyema
Chief executive officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has lamented lack of government support for Nigerian airlines, even as he bemoaned what he called preferential treatment for… Read more »
Nigeria: International Cooperation Path to Resolving Global Challenges - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the world must always remember that cooperation is the compass and most realistic path towards maximising the opportunities and resolving… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Firms Consider Remote Monitoring Tools for Pipeline Protection
Key oil and gas experts are gathering in Italy to brainstorm on a number of options to support drive towards securing oil pipelines and improve transportation of oil and gas… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi, Atiku Donated Victory to Tinubu Before Election - Soyinka
Prof. Wole Soyinka has again dismissed insinuations by supporters of the opposition political parties; namely the People's Democratic Party and Labour Party that President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Governor Mourns As Chiroman Dukku, Yakubu Rasheed, Dies At 53
Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed profound sadness over the demise of Engr. Yakubu Abdulkadir Rasheed, the Chiroman Dukku, who died yesterday at the age… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Wish I Had Signed Olamide' - - Akon
Senegalese-American singer, Akon, says he regrets not signing Nigerian indigenous rapper, Olamide Adedeji, simply known as Olamide, some years ago. Read more »