Nigeria: At 64th Independence -Tinubu Admits Economic Struggles, Calls for Patience

As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged the country's current economic hardships while outlining his administration's efforts… Read more »

Nigeria: Aiyedatiwa Pardons 19 Convicts As 98 Others Get Death Sentence Commuted, Jail Terms Reduced

A total of 117 inmates serving various jail terms have benefitted from the prerogative of mercy by the Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa who approved the outright release… Read more »

Nigeria: Security Agents Kill Suspected Secessionist, Recover Weapons in Anambra

A team of anti-crime squad led by the Anambra State Police Command has gunned down a suspected secessionist operating in Aguata local government area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Probes Alleged Killing of Civilians in Kaduna Airstrike

The Nigerian Air Force has insisted that its airstrike in Kaduna State targeted a notorious terrorist's hideouts at Giwa local government area of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Dropped Money Laundering Charges Against Bobrisky - Anti-Graft Agency

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, said it dropped the money laundering charges against celebrity cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye (also known as Bobrisky)… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Flood - Oba of Benin Advocates Policies, Practices to Protect Environment

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Ewuare II, has tasked stakeholders, including governments and traditional rulers to walk the talk on climate change and focus their energies for… Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Issues Fresh 14-Day Ultimatum Extension, Says Lecturers Hungry, Angry

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum of nationwide strike, saying lecturers are hungry and angry. Read more »

Nigeria: October 1 - Kano Police Warns Protesters Against Breakdown of Law, Order

The Kano State Police Command has warned those planning to stage protest on October 1, stating that it will not allow any breakdown of law and order. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt, States Allay Fears of More Dams Collapse in North

Top federal and state government officials have assured host communities of major dams in the north of safety as fear grips them over the possible collapse of the facilities. Read more »

Nigeria: No Plan to Stop Peaceful Protests - Police

Security agencies say there are no plans to stop the protests slated for October 1 tagged #FearlessInOctober. Read more »

Nigeria: Notorious Boko Haram Terrorist Surrenders to Troops

A notorious Boko Haram terrorist identified as Bochu Abacha has surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) deployed in Kukawa local government area of… Read more »

Nigeria: You Owe Us Over N15bn, Tour Operators Tell NAHCON

Tour Operators under the aegis of Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators in Nigeria (AHUON) has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to stop misleading Nigerians… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Loses 50 Percent of Agricultural Produce Post-Harvest - FAO

A food system/nutrition specialist at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, Ibrahim Ishaka, has revealed that Nigeria loses around 50 per cent of its… Read more »

Nigeria: Council Polls - States Rush to Beat October Deadline

Ahead of the October deadline set by the federal and state governments for conducting local government elections, states across the federation are intensifying preparations to hold… Read more »

Nigeria: N27bn Fraud - EFCC to Arraign Ex-Governor Ishaku On Monday

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may arraign former Taraba State governor, Darius Ishaku, over an alleged N27 billion fraud on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: We've Over 80,000 Passports Booklets in Stock - Minister

In response to recent concerns over passport availability, the federal government has reassured citizens that there is no need to panic as it has over 80,000 booklets in stock. Read more »

Nigeria: Constitution Review - Northern, Southern, Senators Clash Over Regional Government

A disagreement has emerged between southern and northern senators on the push for Nigeria to revert to a regional governance model. Read more »

Africa: Obi Blames Insecurity in Africa On Poverty, Corruption

Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has said the security challenges facing Africa are closely tied to poverty, with more than 50 per… Read more »

Nigeria: The Threat of Earth Tremors

Residents of Mpape and its environs were recently thrown into panic over vibrations from multiple earth tremors that rocked the suburb on the outskirts of Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kidnap NURTW Chairman, Neighbour's 3 Children in Kaduna

Again, bandits have abducted the chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Kidandan Village of Giwa local government area of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: BBNaija 9 - Hoh Kellyrae's Wife Kasia Evicted From House

Kassia Sule, wife of BBNaija 9 Head of House (HoH) Kellyrae, has been evicted from the ongoing 'No Loose Guard' reality TV show on Sunday night. Read more »

Nigeria: BBNaiija 9 - Topher, Mbadiwe Twin Ocee Evicted

Topher of the former Aces Duo and Ocee of the Mbadiwe Twins, have been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija season 9 'No Loose Guard' reality TV show. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Ranks Lowest in Ease of Doing Business - Pebec

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBC) in its annual report on Nigeria's subnational ease of doing business, showed that, Enugu State was one of the worst… Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra LG Polls - APGA Suspends Members Over Anti-Party Activities

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) National Working Committee (NWC) has suspended some members over anti-party activities ahead of the Anambra State local government… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N168m Debt - Court Clears Bizman of All Indebtedness to Amcon

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged the managing director of PC Outlet Limited Company, Onyema Okonjo, of all outstanding debt obligations to… Read more »