Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Arms Control Centre Bill Into Law

President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Bill establishing the National Center for the Control of small arms and light weapons (NCCSALW) to curb proliferation of small arms and… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Urge Parents to Prioritise Child Safety As Schools Resume, Warn Against Unvetted Caregivers

As schools across the country reopen for the new academic session, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has appealed to parents and guardians to take extra precautions in ensuring the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Visits Borno Over Flood Disaster

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, arrived Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on sympathy visit to the victims of the last Tuesday's flood that killed 37 persons, destroyed… Read more »

Nigeria: No Respite As NNPC Increases Petrol Pump Price - Dangote

Nigerians' hopes of some relief from the cost of living crisis in the country have been dashed as petrol from the newly launched Dangote Refinery is being sold at prices higher… Read more »

Nigeria: Concern Over Credibility of Election Observer Reports

Concerns have been raised over the credibility of election observer groups' reports, as most of them are believed to have been compromised during the election partly due to their… Read more »

Nigeria: Rains Worsen State of Roads Nationwide

The current rainy season has further worsened Nigeria's severe road infrastructure deficit. Read more »

Nigeria: NYLC - Kano Pillars Cruise to Winning Start, Pip Abuja's Legacy FC 1-0

The much anticipated National Youth League Cup (NYLC) kicked off yesterday amidst funfair at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja with Kano Pillars L U19 team pipped hosts… Read more »

Nigeria: Rural Teachers, Health Workers, Others Major Needs of Kwarans - - Report

Participants at recent summit held for community based organisations (CBOs) requested the Kwara State government to hire more teachers and healthcare professionals for rural areas. Read more »

Nigeria: Boat Mishaps - Tackling Inland Waterways Challenges

The inland waterway is regarded as the alternative to road transportation as it is devoid of traffic congestion and cheaper and faster to connect various destinations. Read more »

Nigeria: 250 Persons With Disabilities Receive Free Eye Treatment in Plateau Community

Over 250 persons living with disabilities have benefited from the free eye treatment programme of the Sightsaver International project targeted at rural communities to address the… Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Workers Raise the Alarm Over Abuse of Expatriate Quotas By Foreign Firms

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has vowed to take decisive action against foreign oil companies, particularly those of Indian origin,… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Flood - 7 Recaptured As 274 Terrorists, Bandits, Other Inmates Escape

No fewer than 281 inmates, including jailed top Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, and others, have been confirmed to have escaped from the Maiduguri correctional facility following… Read more »

Nigeria: Top 8 Comedians in Northern Nigeria Making Waves With Their Hilarious Acts

Laughter transcends all boundaries, and Northern Nigeria boasts a distinct style of humor that has delightfully entertained audiences for years. A fresh wave of comedians is… Read more »

Nigeria: BBNaija 9 - 'Comedian' Ben, Girlfriend Chizoba Evicted From House

Ben of the former BETA duo in the ongoing Season 9 Big Brother Naija reality TV show, has been evicted from the 'No Loose Guard' House on Sunday night. Read more »

Nigeria: Immigrations 'Detains, Releases' Sowore in Lagos

Activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore was on Sunday briefly detained by the officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo 2024 - Davido Endorses PDP Candidate Ighodalo

Award-winning musician, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has thrown his weight behind Asue Ighodalo, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 21 Edo… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Denies Sale of Petrol to NNPCL At N898/Litre

Dangote Refinery has denied a claim credited to the spokesperson of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Olufemi Soneye, that it was selling Premium Motor… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Seals Cubana Chief Priest's Lounge Over Noise Pollution

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) in its bid to clamp down on noise and environmental pollution, has sealed off Donald's Lounge, located at Lekki Phase 1… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Visits King Charles III to Strengthen UK-Nigeria Diplomatic Ties

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday visited King Charles III at the Buckingham Palace where the two leaders had discussions aimed at enhancing diplomatic relations abetween the… Read more »

Nigeria: Flood - Federal Govt Keeps Mum Over Reported Escape of Inmates From Borno Prison

The Minister of Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said that the reported escape of some inmates from the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in Maiduguri, the Borno State… Read more »

Nigeria: Gombe Inter-Secondary Athietics Games Village Nears Completion

In a significant step toward the advancement of sports development in Gombe State, the proposed Games Village where athletes will be housed for the maiden Inter-Secondary Athletics… Read more »

Nigeria: Jubilation As Benue Governor's Cup Returns 8 Years After, N20m Up for Grab

Football aficionados across Benue State are in jubilant mood following the return of the Governor's Cup after many years. Read more »

Nigeria: Emir of Ilorin Warns Appointees Against Betraying Gov Abdulrazaq

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Thursday warned political office holders in the against betraying the… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Partners World Bank to Tackle Land Registration Issues

The Nigerian Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has teamed up with the World Bank to address the land registration challenges in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Traders Suffer Losses As Fire Guts GSM Village in Kogi

Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed in an early morning inferno that occurred at the popular GSM Village around Kpata Market in Lokoja, the Kogi State's capital. Read more »