May 21
Nigeria: Euro 2024 - Rashford Out of England Squad, Eze, Mainoo in
England manager Gareth Southgate has named his provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024 with call-ups for Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi and Kobbie Mainoo, even as Marcus Rashford and… Read more »
Nigeria: Herbal Expert Advocates Nationwide Tea Cultivation
President Bola Tinubu and 36 states governors have been charged to initiate a programme to encourage massive herbal tea cultivation and production across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Japa - How to Apply for UK Seasonal Worker Visa in 2024
The United Kingdom Government has prolonged the seasonal work visa program by 5 years, till 2029. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Opposition Lawmakers Condemn Failed Coup in Congo, Want Perpetrators Punished
Nigerian federal lawmakers belonging to the main opposition political party, PDP, known as the G60, have condemned the failed coup attempt in DR Congo, calling for prosecution of… Read more »
Nigeria: AfDB, EU Brainstorm Over Nigeria's Dilemma to Connect 95m Rural Dwellers to Electricity
The European Union (EU) and African Development Bank (AfDB) are in the process of redefining their financing grants to catalyse Nigeria's electricity industry which is struggling… Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 50 in Wase Bandits Attack
Death toll as a result of bandits attack in Zurak and Bankalala villages in Bashar District of Wase local government area of Plateau State has risen to fifty. Read more »
Nigeria: Attack On Soldiers - Banex Plaza Shut for Investigation - Army
The Nigerian Army has said the closure of Banex Plaza in Wuse II of Abuja was for extensive investigation to unravel circumstances surrounding the unwarranted attack on soldiers in… Read more »
West Africa: New Speaker of Ecowas Parliament to Emerge in Kano
In a matter of days, the Speaker of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will elect a new speaker to lead the regional parliament in its 6th… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors Forum Names Shittu Acting DG
Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has announced the appointment of Dr. Abdulateef Shittu as the Acting Director General, effective immediately, following the retirement of Asishana B.… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Hails Personnel for Tackling Oil Theft, Increasing Production
Nigerian Navy has recorded remarkable feats in the fight against oil theft since "Operation Delta Sanity" was re-launched in January 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Bad Roads - Coalition Accuses Ferma of Poor Performance
Citing findings from a commissioned study on federal roads nationwide, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Transparency and Accountability has accused the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 7 Terrorists, Recover Weapons, Motorcycles in Kaduna
Troops of 1 Division of Nigerian Army deployed at a blocking position at Udawa, Kaduna, neutralised seven terrorists while carrying out a fighting patrol along Udawa - Kurebe Road… Read more »
Nigeria: Concessioning of Onitsha River Port Suffers Setback Over Funding, Dredging
The hope for improved ease of doing business and trade facilitation in the South-East may have suffered setback as Concessionaire of the Onitsha River Ports, Universal Elison has… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Security - Zenith Energy Enzymes Launches 'Home Farming for All' Kits
An eco-conscious organisation, Zenith Energy Enzymes, has launched the "Home Farming For All" kits for members of Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero constituency in Kwara. Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Leader Loses Bid for Fresh Bail, House Arrest
Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed the request by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Chief Justice Warns Over Poor Salary for Judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has said Nigerians will continue to suffer from the nation's judiciary system until salaries, allowances and official… Read more »
May 20
Nigeria: I Will Remain in Politics for Life - Atiku
The Waziri of Adamawa and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is not going to retire from politics for as long as he is alive. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Begins Nationwide Groundbreaking for 'Renewed Hope' Cities, Estates
The federal government is set to commence the nationwide official groundbreaking for the phase 1 of the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates project, beginning with 1,250 housing units… Read more »
Nigeria: Increased Renewable Energy Investments Pose Environmental Risks
As Nigeria pushes forward with an energy transition that is encouraging significant investments in renewable energies, environmentalists and key stakeholders have warned of… Read more »
Nigeria: Give Nigerians Hope, Ndagoso Urges Tinubu
Following the hardship in the country, the Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to give hope… Read more »
Nigeria: Constituents Begin Recall of Zamfara Lawmaker
Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency Coalition for Sustainable Democracy has commenced the process of recalling the suspended Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, a member of the House… Read more »
Nigeria: Imo - Judiciary Will Cancel Governorship Election - LP Candidate
The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Imo State, Senator Athan Achonu has expressed confidence that the judiciary would cancel the last governorship election in the state… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC - Coalition Seeks Tinubu's Intervention in Yahaya Bello's Trial
The Odu Coalition Group (OCG) Kogi East chapter has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to intervene and ensure that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operates in… Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Years After, National Assembly Fails to Provide ID Cards to Journalists
National Assembly (NASS) has been unable to produce identity cards (ID) for journalists covering the parliament, LEADERSHIP. Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Spokesman Ngelale Special Presidential Envoy On Climate Action
In a strategic move to ensure the advancement of his administration's climate and green economic initiatives, President Bola Tinubu has appointed his spokesman, Chief Ajuri… Read more »