Nigeria: Drug War - Marwa Explains NDLEA's Moves Against Assets of Barons, Traffickers

Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa (rtd) said the decision of the anti-narcotics body to go after the assets of… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos PDP Caucus Seeks Bode George's Suspension, Affirms Adewale As Party Member

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has called for the suspension of Chief Olabode George from the party over his alleged anti-party activities spanning two decades. Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Negotiation With Federal Govt Over Trial

Detained leader of proscribed of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, has expressed his intention to pursue negotiations with… Read more »

Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - 7m Nigerian Girls Vaccinated in 2 Weeks - Gavi

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has said that seven million girls in Nigeria have been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in the second phase of the vaccination… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Mourns Passing of Ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki's Mother

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled the Saraki family over the passing of Chief (Mrs) Florence Morenike Saraki, the mother of Senator Bukola Saraki, the president of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Declines Abba Kyari, 2 Others' Fresh Bail Application

Justice Emeka Nwite has refused to grant bail to suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and two other suspended senior police officers. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Needs 2m Units of Blood Annually - Federal Govt

As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark this year's World Blood Donor Day, the coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, has said that… Read more »

Nigeria: Unsafe Food - Developing Countries Spend $110bn On Medical Expenses Yearly - WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that developing countries spend about $110 billion yearly on medical expenses due to unsafe food. Read more »

Nigeria: Poor Diet, Insecurity Major Causes of Child Malnutrition - Unicef

Poor diet and insecurity have been identified as one of the major causes of malnutrition, contributing to stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies in Nigerian children. Read more »

Nigeria: Tension in Rivers... Fubara, Council Chairmen Flex Muscles Over Tenure Expiration

The political tension in Rivers State rose a note yesterday following the resistance of some local council chairmen to Governor Siminalaye Fubara's dissolution of the councils'… Read more »

Nigeria: No Matter the Challenge, I Won't Turn My Back On Nigeria - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said a change of value system is imperative for Nigerians to progress. Read more »

Nigeria: Emirates Law - Kano Assembly Approaches Appeal Court

Kano State House of Assembly has urged the Court of Appeal to stay further proceedings on a motion filed by the Sarkin Dawaki Babba, Aminu Danagundi, challenging the legality of… Read more »

Nigeria: It's Unsafe to Store Cooked Food in Refrigerator Beyond 3 Days - NAFDAC

Nigerians have been cautioned against leaving their cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days to avoid contamination that could be injurious and fatal. Read more »

Nigeria: Our Govt Not Creating New Boko Haram Terrorists, APC Tackles Kwankwaso

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as insensitive and unhelpful, the allegations reportedly made by the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Political Crisis Claims Policeman, Vigilante Member

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a policeman and a member of a local vigilante group during a clash between supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and… Read more »

Nigeria: Opposition Lawmakers Demand Treason Charges Against Ex-Rivers LG Chairs' 'Power Grab' Attempt

Opposition federal lawmakers under the aegis of G60 have called for treason charges to be filed against 23 former local government chairmen in Rivers State over their alleged… Read more »

Nigeria: NSCDC Repels Bandit Attack On Nasarawa Command Headquarters

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)in Nasarawa State have repelled an attempted attack on its state command in Lafia by suspected bandits. Read more »

Nigeria: Inflation Affects Ilorin Central Mosque's Maintenance

Rising inflation in the country is affecting the maintenance of Ilorin Central Jumat Mosque in Kwara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Govt Bans Traditional Procession in Kotonkarfe, Environs

The Kogi State government has banned all forms of procession in Kotonkarfe and neighbouring communities in Kogi local government area of the State, warning that defaulters will be… Read more »

Nigeria: Combating the Cholera Scourge

Once again, Nigeria finds itself gripped by a cholera outbreak that has claimed dozens of lives and sickened over a thousand others across the states. Read more »

Nigeria: Inadequate Infrastructure - Nigeria Fails to Stop N1.4trn Loss to Medical Tourism

The federal government's failure to implement the promised reform of the nation's health sector has created a financing gap that affects all aspects of the healthcare system,… Read more »

Nigeria: Inflation - Gov Eno Urged to Implement Ban On Market Cartels

As Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State issued an executive order (EO) banning all forms of market cartels, unions and cabals to crash food prices, distraught residents have… Read more »

Nigeria: Additional South East State Will Ensure Justice - Igbo Unions

The National Association of Igbo Town Unions, (ASITU), has said the creation of an additional state in the South East would ensure justice for the geo-political zone. Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Palm Producers Caution Against Foreign Involvement in Primary Production

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has cautioned states and local governments against involvement of foreign investors in primary production of oil palm in… Read more »

Nigeria: Account for Govt's N2bn Palliative Funds, APC Chieftain Tells Gov Kefas

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State has asked Governor Agbu Kefas to account for how the N2 billion palliative loan given to his administration was spent. Read more »