Nigeria: Federal Govt, Local Communities Disconnect Alarming - Presidential Aide

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-Central), Abiodun Esseit, has decried a concerning gap between the Federal Government and local… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Basa Breach - FG May Ban British Airways From Lagos

The federal government has threatened to ban British Airways from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, over alleged breach of the Bilateral Air Service… Read more »

Nigeria: Beyond Regional Commissions

Recently, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC) and Southeast Development Commission (SEDC) bills into law bringing the total… Read more »

Nigeria: Progressive Governors Laud Abdulrazaq Over Achievements

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is a star progressive governor in Nigeria whose excellent performances in many key sectors are amazingly breathtaking, the… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Govt, Who Unite On Universal Health Coverage, Nutrition

World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KASCHMA) to accelerate progress towards achieving Universal Health… Read more »

Nigeria: In Government, Size Matters

Any government can easily undermine its credibility if it sends mixed signals on essential policy issues or initiatives, flip-flop from one policy or strategic direction to… Read more »

Nigeria: 14 Northern States Grapple With Abandoned Federal Roads

Distressed motorists and residents in 14 northern states have taken the plight of the deplorable state of federal roads to President Bola Tinubu and the minister of works, Engr… Read more »

Nigeria: Be Worried Over Negative Cliche About Education Among Youths, Wali Tells Govt

A businessman and education promoter, Kingsley Wali, has said governments at the federal and state levels should be worried about growing negative cliches among the young… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Police Condemn Attack On MTN Facility Over Deactivated Phone Lines

The Lagos State Police Command has strongly condemned the act of vandalism by aggrieved subscribers at an MTN office in the FESTAC Town area of Lagos on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Is National Treasure, Lawmaker Tells NNPCL, NMDPRA

The member representing Anambra East and West federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Peter Aniekwe, has warned the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Youths, Students, Distance Selves From Protest

Youth groups and associations in Kwara State have dissociated themselves from the proposed national protest and demonstration slated for August 1, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: LP Executive Demands Implementation of Consent Judgement

A fresh trouble has hit the Labour Party (LP) as the 2014 executive members of the party regrouped with a call for the implementation of a consent judgement entered into in 2018. Read more »

Nigeria: Foundation Sensitises Jos Residents On Building Collapse

The Ike Odoeme Foundation at the weekend organised a street procession in Jos to sensitise the general public on building collapse and how to mitigate the menace. Read more »

Nigeria: This Revolution Shall Not Be Televised

One of the expectations of column writing is that it will not just advance the journalistic goals of educating, informing and entertaining the society, but also serve as a watchdog… Read more »

West Africa: UN Urges Stronger Democracy in West Africa

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called for a return to democratic governance in several West African countries facing political instability. Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa Youths, Religious Leaders Reject Protest, Opt for Dialogue

Youth and religious leaders in Karu local government area of Nasarawa State have appealed to organisers of the proposed nationwide protest slated for August 1 to shelve the idea. Read more »

Nigeria: Ng-Cares Funds to the Rescue?

Amidst the current hardship which has engendered a call for protest, the federal government recently released over N438billion to 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory, as… Read more »

Nigeria: Don't Join Planned Protests, APC Cautions Members

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on its members to resist the temptation to join the planned protest against bad governance in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Work Resumes On Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road

The federal government has resumed work on dualisation of uncompleted sections of the 375.9 kilometer Abuja - Kaduna - Zaria - Kano highway. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCl Supplies Us Insufficient Crude Oil - Dangote

Dangote Refinery has said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is supplying insufficient crude oil for its production demands, hence its plan to source r crude… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno, Yobe Endure Wave of Terrorist Attacks

A wave of attacks over the last few months in the northeastern states of Borno and Yobe has left military and state officials searching for answers and residents in fear of a… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Commander Fingers Oil Well Operators, Security in Crude Theft

A former Commander, Operation Delta Safe between 2016 and 2019, Rear Admiral Suleiman Apochi has alleged that crude oil theft in the Niger Delta was often perpetrated through the… Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Mbah Mourns Senator Ubah

Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has expressed sadness over the death of the federal lawmaker representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, describing it… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Holds Congress Amid Excitement in Gombe, Enugu

In Gombe State, a sense of excitement and renewal filled the air as the People's Democratic Party (PDP) held its ward-level congress. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria to Host 68th UN Tourism Commission for Africa Meeting

Nigeria has secured the hosting right for the 68th meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) in 2025. Read more »