August 29, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Enrols Boko Haram Child Victims to School
Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, traveled to Monguno on Sunday, where he led the enrolment of 4,229 school-aged children, including orphans, whose parents were… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Nigeria: After 199 Days of Industrial Action - ASUU Loses Ground As More State Varsities Pull Out of Strike
Even as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday stuck to its ground and indefinitely extended the already six-month industrial action, its position has been… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Nigeria: Trapped Funds - Foreign Airlines Won't Suspend Operations in Nigeria - IATA
Following the release of $265million of foreign airlines trapped in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), on Monday, said the… Read more »
Nigeria: Amaka Evicted From BBNaija 'Level Up' Season
Amaka has been evicted from the BBNaija 'Level Up' season. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops Buhari, NBC From Shutting Down 53 Broadcast Stations
The Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, on Monday, stopped President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from planned revocation of the licenses of 53… Read more »
Nigeria: Most Presidential Candidates Are Out to Loot Nigeria, Says Wike
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has said some politicians canvassing for votes to win 2023 presidential election do not mean well for the country as they were only out… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Warns of Imminent Attacks Against Nigerians in South Africa
The Federal Government has warned Nigerians to guide against what may be another round of xenophobic attacks against them and other foreigners in South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Others Must Prioritise SMEs for Wealth Creation - Elumelu
The chairman of Heirs Holdings and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation(TEF), Tony Elumelu has urged countries including Nigeria to prioritise the Small and Medium-sized… Read more »
Nigeria: Trapped Foreign Airline Revenue - Issues, Implications
The International Air Transport Association, IATA, recently opened a can of worms in Nigeria's aviation sector when it alleged that Nigeria is withholding $450 million in revenue… Read more »
Nigeria: Crude Theft - Oil Workers Plan Shutdown of Sector
Key unions in Nigeria's oil and gas industry are putting together a major nationwide action to protest exponential oil theft in the country. Read more »
August 28, 2022
Nigeria: DSS Releases Nnamdi Kanu's Foster Mother, 'Mama Biafra', From Detention
The Department of State Security (DSS) has released Ukamaka Ejezie, the foster mother of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso Must Form Alliance to Defeat Tinubu - Adeyanju
Activist and convener of Concerned Nigerians group, Comrade Deji Adeyanju, has said that the trio of the opposition frontliners in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar of… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Nigeria: Abacha Loot - Serap Asks Buhari to Publicise Agreement With Us Govt
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to provide it with a copy of the agreement the government recently signed with the… Read more »
August 28, 2022
Nigeria: BBNaija 7 - Fake Housemate, Modella, Evicted From House
One of the fake housemates in the ongoing reality TV show, Big Brother Naija Season 7, Modella, has been evicted from the House. Read more »
August 26, 2022
Nigeria: Jailed Activist, Inibehe Effiong, 18 Others Regain Freedom From Akwa Ibom Prison
After completing his one-month jail term slammed on him by the Chief Judge (CJ) of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Obot, for alleged contempt of court, lawyer and human rights… Read more »
Nigeria: Maritime Security - Federal Govt, EU Sign MOU On Donation of Boats to Nigeria
The Federal Government and the Institute CAMOES IP of the European Union (EU), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the donation of two additional Rigid Hull… Read more »
Nigeria: Orosanye Report - Federal Govt Will Reposition MDAs With Draft White Paper - SGF
Secretary to government of the federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, assured yesterday that the federal government will reposition its ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) by… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt to Prosecute Chinese Miners, Others for Environmental Pollution
Following recent complaints on the resurgence of the activities of artisanal miners in Osun State, the National Environmental Standard and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity, Others Fuelling Re-Emerging Variants of Polio Viruses - Federal Govt
As Nigeria commemorates three years of wild poliovirus free status, the minister of health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has identified the impact of COVID -19 and insecurity in some parts… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Grow More Discontent About Economic Conditions - Report
Afrobarometer survey has revealed that Nigerians' assessment of their personal living conditions and the country's economic situation have worsened dramatically over the past two… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Urges Increase of Nigeria's Education Budget to 20%
The United Nations (UN) has advised Nigeria to increase its present seven percent budget for education to 20 percent with clear accountabilities on delivery. Read more »
Nigeria: London Meetings - Europe New Political Playground As Governors Weigh Fresh Options
London and Paris have for the past five days become a political arena of presidential candidates and top stakeholders ahead of the much-anticipated 2023 general election. Read more »
August 25, 2022
Nigeria: No Airline Sells Ticket in Foreign Currency - NCAA
The Federal Government has described as untrue, claims that foreign airlines are selling their tickets in foreign currency in Nigeria due to their earnings that are trapped with… Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Monarch Warns Against Divertion of Benin Artefacts
The Oba of Benin His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, Ogidigan, Thursday, warned against attempts by anyone or a group of persons to divert Benin artefacts, warning that Edo people… Read more »
Nigeria: Mosquitoes - Environmental Sanitation As Panacea for Malaria Control
Malaria is an endemic disease in Nigeria, being the leading cause of morbidity and mortality with all Nigerians at risk. Read more »