August 14, 2023
Nigeria: Concern Mounts Over Akpabio's Utterance On 'Senate Bonanza'
Concern over Senate President Godswill Akpabio's comments on token for senators' holiday is yet to abate as indications have emerged that the presidency is miffed at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Construction Firm to Fix Damaged Bauchi-Gombe Highway in 3 Days
The construction firm engaged by the Federal Government to fix the damaged Kaljanga Bridge on the ever-busy Bauchi-Gombe highway, Anaco Nigeria Limited, has pledged to reactivate… Read more »
August 13, 2023
Nigeria: Uriel Evicted From BBNaija All-Stars House
BBNaija All-Stars edition housemate, Uriel, has been evicted from the reality TV show on Sunday night. Read more »
Nigeria: Eviction - BBNaija Unveils Ex-Housemates, Teddy A, Diana, Laycon As Members of Jury
The organisers of Nigeria's biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija All-Stars edition, have unveiled three former housemates, Teddy A, Laycon, and Diana as members of the… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Nigeria: Meet the Nigerian Violinist Who Played On Set of Bridgerton - Queen Charlotte
Nigerian violinist, Jennifer Rebecca Obaze is on her way to stardom. The actress who just came off her first huge project this year playing alongside Alicia Keys and other notable… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Nigeria: NSCDC Destroys 100 Illegal Refineries, Steps Up Vigilance
As part of its mandate to protect critical national infrastructure, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it has uncovered and destroyed over 100 illegal… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Nigeria: 5 Die, 75 Injured in 2023 Flooding - NEMA
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said five persons have died while 75 others have been injured in 2023 flooding so far across the country. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Nigeria: Exclusive Breastfeeding Can Prevent Breast, Ovarian Cancers, Says NAFDAC DG
The director general of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has urged nursing mothers to always espouse optimal… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Islamic Clerics Get Tinubu's Permission to Mediate in Niger Crisis
Some Nigerian Islamic leaders on the platform of Council of Ulamas, have obtained President Bola Tinubu's approval to mediate in the Niger Republic crisis. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, Others' Output Disruptions Drag OPEC+ Crude Production to 2-Year Low
Crude oil production by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies have hit a two-year low on the back of the latest cut by the Kingdom of Saudi… Read more »
Nigeria: Only 25% of Nigeria's Primary Healthcare Centres Functioning - Investigation
Six years after immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari, kicked off a scheme to revitalise over 10,000 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) across Nugeria, only less than 25 per… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Nigeria: Time to Switch Nigerian Telecoms Sector to Clean, Sustainable Energy
In the face of global energy challenges and the critical need for sustainable practices, it is important that Nigeria explores innovative solutions to enhance energy efficiency and… Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady, Remi Tinubu, Names Auditorium After Maryam Abacha
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has renamed the main auditorium of Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development after Dr Maryam Abacha, Wife of former military Head of State… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Cabinet - Senate Hangs Confirmation of El-Rufai, Okotete, Danladi On Security Clearance
The fate of three ministerial nominees was left hanging in the balance yesterday as the Senate stepped down their confirmation on grounds that they are yet to get security… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Destroys 3 Boats With Stolen Crude in Rivers
The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) weekend destroyed three boats loaded with stolen crude and another illegal refinery with reservoir and tanks in Rivers State. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Kill 11 Militants, Destroy 6 Boko Haram Camps in Sambisa Forest
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised 11 Boko Haram terrorists and captured four others alive in Sambisa… Read more »
West Africa: As ECOWAS Deadline Ends - Opposition Swells Against Military Action in Niger
More individuals and organisations have spoken out against military intervention in Niger Republic following the coup in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: 4 Killed As Mining Site Collapses in Bauchi
At least four persons have died after a mining site collapsed on them in Yadagungume, a community in Ningi local government area of Bauchi State. Read more »
August 06, 2023
Nigeria: BBNaija All-Stars - Princess Evicted From House
One of the 20 housemates of the ongoing BBNaija All-Stars edition, Princess, has been evicted from the reality TV show. Read more »
Nigeria: After Suffering Casualties, Bandit Kingpins Beg for Amnesty in North-West
With the sustained aerial bombardments on their locations and hideouts by men of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), notorious bandit kingpins in North-Western States of Nigeria have… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Nigeria: My Dream Was to Be a Lawyer, Not Footballer - Oshoala
Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala has disclosed that her biggest dream was to be a professional lawyer and not a footballer. Read more »
Nigeria: Barau, Kalu Hail Ganduje's Emergence As APC National Chairman
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin has hailed the emergence of the former governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Predict $26bn Diaspora Remittances As Mass Emigration Continues
As mass emigration continues in the country, the Nigerian Diaspora remittances is expected to hit $26billion by 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Withdraw Court Summons or Face Strike, NLC Tells Federal Govt
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the federal government to withdraw the court summons served against it or risk nationwide strike beginning from August 14. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: Davido's 'Timeless' Album Surpasses a Billion Streams Across Major Platforms
Nigerian music superstar Davido has reached a significant milestone with his fourth album, 'Timeless,' as it surpasses an astonishing one billion streams across major platforms. Read more »