August 20, 2023
Nigeria: Stop Nigeria Air Project Now, Expert Writes Tinubu
As the Ethiopian Airlines prepares for the commercial operation of Nigeria Air, an Aviation Expert, Capt Benson Ikponmwosa, has called on President Bola Tinubu, to halt the… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Nigeria: Petrol Stations Ration Fuel As Marketers Shun Importation
Most filling stations across the country are currently rationing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol as fuel marketers have shunned importation, LEADERSHIP can… Read more »
Nigeria: One Year After Import Ban, Local SIM-Card Market Value Hits N55bn
Local SIM-cards manufacturing market now valued at N55 billion, after one year of ban on importation of whole body SIM cards in the ICT sector, the Nigerian Communications… Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - 2 Dead, 37 Rescued in Abuja Building Collapse
Two persons have been confirmed dead and 37 others were rescued from the rubbles of a two-storey building that collapsed on Lagos Street, opposite the Garki police station, Garki… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Emerges 'Most Valuable Brand' for 6th Time
For a record sixth time, Dangote Group has emerged Nigeria's Most Valuable Brand by securing an impressive aggregate score of 86.2 per cent on the brand strength measurement index… Read more »
Nigeria: Ratify AfCFTA Agreement for Economic Integration, Naccima Urges FG
The president of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Otunba Dele Oye, has charged the federal government on speedy… Read more »
Africa: Concern over Niger Crisis As Wagner Boss Prigozhin Allegedly Dies in Plane Crash
The reported death of the leader of the Russian mercenary group, Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash yesterday has raised tension and speculations around the world… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Names Kyari's Replacement, Fills Other Vacant NWC, Zonal Offices
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the names of officers to fill vacant positions of the party's National Working Committee (NWC) and zonal offices… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons - Reps Summon NFF Over Unpaid Allowances
A House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee has summoned the president of Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau to appear before it unfailingly on Thursday (today)… Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Warns Governors Against Shoddy Distribution of Palliatives
The Department of State Services (DSS) has asked governors of the zone to prioritise the distribution of relief materials to strengthen security gains in the insurgency-ravaged… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Threatens to Pull Out of National Housing Fund Contribution
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to pull out workers from the National Housing Fund (NHF) contributory scheme because of the non-remittance of deductions made by… Read more »
Nigeria: Mass Influx of Metal Scavengers Exacerbating Crimes in Our Community, Damaturu Emirate Cries
Concerned with the increased rate of crimes especially in Damaturu the Yobe State capital, the Damaturu emirate council has after a routine security meeting, attributed the… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Multi-Storey Building Collapses in Abuja
Yet-to-be determined number of people were feared dead and many others trapped in a multi-storey building, which collapsed amidst heavy downpour on Wednesday night in Abuja. Read more »
August 23, 2023
Nigeria: UNICEF Commits $270 Million to Integrate Humanitarian Response, Emergencies in Nigeria
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has assured the new Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, of its commitment to support the… Read more »
Nigeria: 12 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested for 'Burying Newborn Baby Alive' in Rivers
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command and members of two vigilante groups in the state, have arrested 12 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as 'Yahoo Boys' for… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Discovers Another Oil Leak After Resumption of Forcados Export Facility
Nigeria's oil production is facing another major challenge following discovery of another oil leak in a facility operated by oil major Shell. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Among Top 3 Countries With Highest Oil Discovery in 2023
Nigeria has been named among three top countries in terms of highest oil reserves discovered owing to 2023 investments. Read more »
Nigeria: Medical, Dental Consultants Threaten Nationwide Strike
Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over what it described as non-implementation of agreements by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Manufacturers Query Effect of Rising Public Debt On Production
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that the rising domestic debt is highly crowding out private investment in the manufacturing sector by reducing credit… Read more »
Nigeria: Restore Michika's Lost Glory, Youths Tell Adamawa Govt
Indigenous youths of Michika communities in Michika local government area of Adamawa State under the auspices of Michika Development Initiative (MDI) have called on the state and… Read more »
Nigeria: 34 Years After, Obaseki Settles Late Ex-Gov Ambrose Alli's Benefits
Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki, has settled the benefits and gratuity of the former governor of the state, the late Professor Ambrose Alli. This is coming 34 years after the… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Nigeria: Yemi Alade Survives Car Crash in Spain
Nigerian songstress, Yemi Alade recently survived an auto crash in Spain. Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Procure Electric Vehicles to Cover Fuel Subsidy Removal - Transportation Minister
The newly appointed Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali, has said that the ministry will look at procuring electric vehicles in order to tackle the effects of… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons Star Michelle Alozie Gifts Davido Jersey in U.S.
Super Falcons star, Michelle Alozie, has presented Nigerian musical superstar, Davido, a Super Falcons jersey in America. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Promises to Lift 133 Million Nigerians Out of Poverty
New minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has expressed the federal government's commitment to lift 133 million Nigerians out of poverty. Read more »