Nigeria: 17 Months After, Abducted Zamfara Lawmaker's Daughters Rescued

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has rescued two daughters of Honorable Aminu Ardo, a member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly after 17 months in their abductor's captivity. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Youths Our Most Valuable Assets, Says Deputy Speaker Kalu

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has noted the valuable role Nigerian youths play in defining and achieving development and… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Tasks Federal Govt On Restoring Electricity to North-East

The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to restore electricity in the entire North East region of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Suspended DCP Abba Kyari Granted Bail After 2 Years in Detention

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, granted the former commander of the IGP Intelligence Response Team (IGP-IRT), DCP Abba Kyari, a two-week bail after after spending… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Directs All BDCS to Reapply for New Licences

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all Bureau de Change operators (BDCs) in the country to reapply for new operational licences by June 3, 2024 in order to continue to… Read more »

Nigeria: Late Jnr Pope 'Betrayed Me' Repeatedly - Yul Edochie

Popular Nigerian actor and movie producer, Yul Edochie, has revealed that he did not attend the funeral of fellow actor, John Odonwodo, popularly known as Jnr Pope, because the… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Bandits in Military Uniform Abduct 20 in Abuja

Some suspected gunmen in military uniform numbering about 50 have invaded the Dawaki community located opposite the Gwarinpa Estate, along Kubwa Expressway in the Federal Capital… Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking - CBN Upbeat, Raises Interest Benchmark to 26.25 Percent

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised interest rate benchmark in an aggressive tightening spree for the third time since Olayemi… Read more »

Nigeria: Iswap Terrorists Kill DPO in Borno, Injure 2 Others

Suspected Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, on Monday night, killed a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and injured two others in New Marte, Marte local… Read more »

Nigeria: Nottingham Forest Extend Nigeria's Ola Aina's Contract

Nottingham Forest have extended Super Eagles right back Ola Aina's contract by one year, stretching his stay at the club to June 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Iawpa Appoints Maduka As Eminent Peace Ambassador, Ireland Country Director

The International Association Of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has inaugurated Amb. Dr. Ifeanyi Ephraim Maduka as an Eminent Peace Ambassador under the category of a global… Read more »

Nigeria: Release Funds to NDDC for Accelerated Dev't, Mosiend Tells Federal Govt

The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has called on the federal government to release its equity contribution to the Niger Delta… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - NDDC Donates Relief Materials to Rivers Communities

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has presented relief materials and palliatives to communities in Soku clan of Akuku-Toru local government area of Rivers State. Read more »

Nigeria: Prophet Fufeyin Receives Nollywood Award, Donates N5m for Mr. Ibu's Burial

Philanthropist and founder of Christ Mercy Land Church, Warri, Delta State, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, has been honoured with Nollywood Best of Friend Award. Read more »

Nigeria: I Was Once a Notorious Criminal - Daddy Showkey

Popular Nigerian veteran musician and dance hall star John Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy Showkey, has revealed that he was once a notorious criminal in Ajegunle, Lagos. Read more »

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 »