Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Loses 2 Aircraft in 2023, 17 in 8 Years

The Nigerian Air Force has recorded three crashes in 2023, including a belly landing without casualties. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Battles Market Forces to Stabilise Petrol Pump Price

The federal government is battling to contain and stabilise the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) after the Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Won't Go to War in Niger, Say Northern Elders

Northern Elders Forum (NEF), after taking cursory look at the development in Nigeria and the Niger Republic following the coup that sacked President Mohammed Bazoum has recommended… Read more »

Nigeria: Obaseki - Edo Can't Accept 'Emilokon' As Strategy for Winning Elections

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the 'Emilokan' syndrome or spirit is not a strategy for winning elections and ruling Edo people. Read more »

Nigeria: You Can Destroy Billboards but Can't Remove 'All Eyes From Judiciary', Atiku's Aide Tells Arcon

Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communications to former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has said the… Read more »

Nigeria: Two Nigerians Extradited to U.S. Over International Sexual Extortion Ring

Two Nigerians, Samuel Ogoshi, 22, and Samson Ogoshi, 20, both of Lagos State, Nigeria, have been extradited to the United States from Nigeria to face prosecution after being… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Bandits Dressed As Women Abduct Villagers in Zamfara

Bandits dressed in women's attire, including hijabs, have attacked Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting an unspecified number of people. Read more »

Nigeria: Rapper CDQ Involved in Ghastly Accident, Battles for Life in Lagos Hospital

Popular Nigerian rap artist, Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, better known as CDQ, is currently battling for his life after being involved in a ghastly car accident. Read more »

Nigeria: SustyVibes Launches Bioverse NG Project

SustyVibes, an African youth-led organisation dedicated to making sustainability practical and relatable, has unveiled the launch of the Bioverse NG Project in collaboration with… Read more »

West Africa: You Can't Restore Genuine Democracy in Niger With Military Force, CSO Tells ECOWAS

The United Action Front of Civil Society said it is disappointing for the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), to create the impression that genuine diplomacy can… Read more »

Nigeria: Pfizer Rallies Stakeholders for Fight Against Illicit Drug Trade in Nigeria

The world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical company, Pfizer, has reiterated the need for industry players to join forces in creating awareness around the dangers of… Read more »

Nigeria: Asari-Dokubo - Tinubu Bars Niger Delta Ex-Agitators From Aso Rock

There are strong indications that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has barred all ex-Niger Delta militant leaders from visiting him in the presidential villa, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Helicopter On Evacuation Mission Crashes in Shiroro

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter evacuating the bodies of 12 security operatives killed by bandits in Niger State has crashed in Chukuba, Shiroro local government area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Shell Confirms Crude Export Resumption At Forcados

Exports of Nigeria's Forcados grade of crude oil resumed on Sunday, said Shell on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Coup - NLC Advises Against Military Force

in the wake of the recent coup d'état in Niger Republic, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly cautioned against the use of military force to restore democracy in… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger - Get Ready for War, Army Chief Tells Troops

Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, yesterday told troops of the country's armed forces to disregard rumours being peddled around that the… Read more »

Nigeria: Decade of Gas - 'Speedy Implementation Required Amid $20bn Annual Investments Needs'

With the dwindling international funding support and the expulsion of foreign interests from some parts of the continent stakeholders have made renewed calls for implementation of… Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank Moves to Clamp Down On Forex Speculators

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken proactive measures to counteract the depreciation of the naira, with imminent interventions set to be unveiled within the coming days. Read more »

Nigeria: Job Racketeering - Reps, JAMB Clash Over 300 'Lopsided' Employment Slots

The House of Representatives Committee on Job Racketeering and Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) on Monday vehemently disagreed on the lopsided employment of 300… Read more »

Nigeria: Wizkid's 'Made in Lagos' Album Reaches 1.02 Billion U.S. Streams

Wizkid's album titled 'Made in Lagos' has reached a phenomenal milestone of 1.02 billion on-demand streams in the United States. Read more »

Nigeria: Commonwealth Games - Govt Extols Team Nigeria's Athletes for Clinching Medals

With the successes recorded on the conclusion of the 2022-23 season in August, the Nigeria National League (NNL) has set September or the the first week in October as the kickoff… Read more »

Nigeria: NJC Dismisses Letter Surrendering Own Powers to State Governors

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has disowned a letter purportedly emanating from it and surrendering its statutory powers and functions on judges' appointments and promotions… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger - Tinubu, APC Have Ulterior Motive for Insisting On Military Option - PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said the President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have an ulterior motive for insisting on dragging the military… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Wants Tinubu to Reward Grassroot Politicians in Kwara

Members of the Kwara Progressive Squad have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to address the matter of appointing grassroots politicians who played a pivotal role in ensuring the… Read more »

Nigeria: Kill Corruption Not Nigerians, Bakare Tells Tinubu

As the negative effect of the fuel subsidy removal bites harder on the people, overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as the Latter Rain Church, Pastor… Read more »