Nigeria: Suspected Oil Bunkerers Engage Security Operatives in Shootout in Delta

Tension has mounted in Oghior community, Udu local government area of Delta State as suspected oil bunkerers and security operatives drafted from Ovwian division were involved in a… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Ranks 37 As Mauritius, Egypt Top Diabetes Prevalence List in Africa

Mauritius and Egypt have the highest diabetes prevalence in Africa at 22.60 percent and 20.90 percent respectively, according to statistics from Our World In Data. Read more »

Nigeria: AIICO, ActionAid Nigeria Partner to Cater for Less-Privileged Children

AIICO Insurance Plc and ActionAid Nigeria have partnered to organise an event in Abuja at the weekend to mark this year's Children Day celebration with less privileged children… Read more »

Nigeria: Climate Change - Bi-Courtney Launches Waste Recycling Project At Mma2

As part of efforts to stem the tide of the global climate change crisis, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), in partnership with the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance… Read more »

Nigeria: Subsidy Removal Policy Has Grave Implications, Says NLC

The organised labour has kicked against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's policy statement on the fuel subsidy removal, saying it has grave implications for the polity. Read more »

Nigeria: Make Nigeria a Country for All, APC Chieftain Urges Tinubu

All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial zone, in the 2023 polls, Chief Kodilichukwu Okelekwe, yesterday urged President Bola Tinubu to run an… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCL Backs Fuel Subsidy Removal, Promises to Sustain Product Availability

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has applauded the decision by the Federal Government to remove subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also called Petrol. Read more »

Nigeria: Release Foreign Airlines' Trapped Funds, NAHCO Urges Federal Govt

The chairman of the board of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, Dr. Seinde Fadeni, has called on the federal government to release funds belonging to foreign airlines trapped… Read more »

Nigeria: At Inauguration - Tinubu Hits Ground Running, Lists Critical Reforms

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday set the pace for governance under his administration, vowing to focus on some key sectors crying for reforms. Read more »

Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerians May Pay N700/Litre for Petrol From July

Hard times await motorists as the cost of and other users of Premium Motor Spirit, (PMS), otherwise called petrol as the price may go up to as much as N700 per litre in the days… Read more »

Nigeria: President, Atiku, Obaseki, Others Mourn As Raymond Dokpesi Dies

Chief Raymond Dokpesi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and founder of DAAR Communications Plc, died in a hospital in Abuja yesterday. Read more »

Nigeria: Dokpesi's Death a Blow to Media Industry - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Daar Communications founder and owner of African Independent Television, Raymond Dokpesi, saying he would be sorely missed. Read more »

Nigeria: Bode George Laments Leaders' Failure Tackle Nigeria's Challenges

A former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has urged Nigerians to pray for the success of the country and ite new leadership. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Renames Airports After Awolowo, Okadigbo, Danfodio, Others

Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari in a last-minute decision, has approved the renaming of 15 Airports after some prominent Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Jonathan, Adesina, Dangote, Others Arrive for Tinubu's Inauguration As Nigeria's 16th President

Guests including former President Goodluck Jonathan and wife, Patience, businessmen, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Femi Otedola and Aliko Dangote including outgoing Ministers in President… Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Sworn-in As Nigeria's Vice President

Senator Kashim Shettima has been administered oaths of office and allegiance by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, thereby becoming Nigeria's new Vice… Read more »

Nigeria: Youth Leaders, ACJHR Celebrate Emefiele Over National Honours Award, Say It's Testament of Hardwork

Ethnic Youth Leaders (EYL) and African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), have congratulated the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on his Commander… Read more »

Nigeria: At Last, Buhari Honours Late Sam NDA-Isaiah

In a long-awaited move, President Muhammadu Buhari has posthumously honoured the late Sam Nda-Isaiah, the founder of LEADERSHIP Newspapers, by awarding him the prestigious Officer… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Nigeria's 16th President, Governors Take Oath of Office

All is set for president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to be sworn in today as the 16th president of the federal republic of Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: At Inauguration Dinner, Tinubu Vows to Fulfill Promises to Nigerians

President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has expressed his unwavering commitment to delivering on his promises to revive Nigeria's growth trajectory, despite the challenges of corruption,… Read more »

Nigeria: 3 Days to Go - Appeal Court Fines Owuru N40m Over Suit Against Tinubu's Inauguration

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has slammed a fine of N40 million on a former presidential candidate, Chief Ambrose Owuru, for filing frivolous suit to stop the inauguration… Read more »

Nigeria: OML 130 - NNPCL Renews 5 Agreements With Partners, Unlocks $2.1bn Final Investment Decision

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the renewal of a series of agreements concerning Oil Mining Lease (OML) 130. Read more »

Nigeria: In Historic Transition President Muhammadu Buhari Passes Baton to Tinubu

In a transition ceremony that resonated with historic significance, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday handed the baton of leadership to his successor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying… Read more »

Nigeria: Foundation Donates 10,000 Plastic Bottles to Lagos School As Tuition Fees

In a bid to support education in Nigeria, the Helen Trust Care Foundation recently paid a visit to Morit International School in the remote area of Ajegunle in Lagos State. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano, Bichi Emirs' Late Mother Deserves to Be in Guinness Book of Record - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari observed Thursday that the late mother of the Emirs of Kano and Bichi Emirates, Nana Maryam Ado Bayero, deserved to be recognised by the World Guinness… Read more »