Nigeria: 30 Rescued As Boat Mishap Claims 5 in Anambra

About five persons have lost their lives when a boat capsized on River Niger in Anambra State. Read more »

Nigeria: Davido, Tiwa Savage Unfollow Each Other On Instagram

Nigerian music stars Davido Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and Tiwa Savage, have unfolllowed each other on Instagram,sparking a flurry of gossip about the reasons behind this… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Clears N12bn Backlog of Debts Owed Super Eagles, Others

About a week to the kick-off of the 2023 edition of Africa Nations Cup (AFCON) tournament in Côte d'Ivoire, and in an effort to ensure that Nigeria's football and other… Read more »

Nigeria: BBC Documentary Reveals Alleged Atrocities, Cover-Ups By Late TB Joshua, SCOAN

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is poised to release a three-part investigative documentary outlining the alleged atrocities and sexual crimes committed by the late… Read more »

Nigeria: 24 Years of Democracy - Governors, Predecessors Continue to Clash

The faceoff between governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and his immediate-predecessor and benefactor, Nyesom Wike, adds to a seeming political culture of intense friction… Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi Govt Bans Traditional Rulers From Issuing Mining Consent

The Bauchi State government has stopped traditional rulers from giving mining consent letters to prospective investors in their communities. Read more »

Nigeria: Investigate All Degrees From Benin, Undercover Reporter Tells FG

Umar Audu, the undercover reporter who succeeded in earning a university degree from Benin Republic, in as little vas six weeks, has asked the federal government to scrutinize all… Read more »

Nigeria: Investors Boost Nigerian Bourse, Market Up 2.11% to N43.59 Trillion

Investors' net worth on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) further appreciated by N899 billion or 2.11 per cent, concluding trading for the week on a positive note. Read more »

Nigeria: 112 Militants, Families Surrender to Troops in Borno

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday said 112 Boko Haram terrorists and families surrendered to troops in Borno State. Read more »

Nigeria: Killings - Senate Gets Bill On Self-Defence

In light of the recent killings in the country, the Senate is set to deliberate on a bill seeking to allow civilians to own firearms for self defence. Read more »

Nigeria: Maritime Workers Threaten to Shut Down Seaports From Tuesday

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has threatened to shut down the nation's seaports from Tuesday, January 9, over the alleged refusal of International Oil Companies… Read more »

Nigeria: Fish Farmers Seek Proper Implementation of 2024 Budget

The Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria (CAFAN) has called for proper implementation of the 2024 budget to ensure enhanced growth of the sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Reprisal Attacks 'Ll Only Worsen Plateau Crisis, Northern Governors Warn

Northern governors have warned that reprisal attacks in response to the recent violence in Plateau State will not resolve the ongoing crisis but only make it worse. Read more »

Nigeria: MURIC Hails Suspension of Accreditation for Benin, Togo Degrees, Demands Probe

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended the Federal Government for its timely and decisive decision to suspend the accreditation of degrees from the Republic of Benin and… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Charges 12 With Treason in Failed Coup Attempt

Sierra Leone has charged 12 individuals with treason and related offenses for their alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt on November 26, 2023. This comes as authorities aim… Read more »

Nigeria: How Nollywood Practitioners, Others Have Made Impact On Nigeria's Economy

The entertainment industry in the last decade has grown in leaps and bounds and has accounted for more than 2% to the country's GDP. According to a research firm,… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Decline in Maize, Wheat, Millet Production - Report

The recently published West Africa Regional Supply and Market Outlook published jointly by the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), World Food Program (WFP), and others, have… Read more »

Nigeria: Ndidi Ruled Out of Afcon Due to Injury,Yusuf in As Replacement

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has been ruled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Vows to Safeguard Sovereignty Following Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal

In a firm response to Ethiopia's controversial deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland, Somalia declared its commitment to defend its territory using "any legal means." Read more »

Nigeria: Amid Inflationary Pressures, Nigeria's Business Activities Expand, Hit 6-Month High

Business activity in Nigeria expanded for the first time in three months in December 2023 despite rising prices, a new Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) has shown. Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Donates Trauma Kits to Victims of Plateau Killings

World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated trauma kits to Plateau State government to provide succour for the victims of the attacks on Christmas eve in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Power Minister Pledges Support for Tinubu's Turnaround Agenda On Electricity

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has reassured Nigerians of his ministry's commitment to prioritise electricity supply in the country in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's… Read more »

Nigeria: The Long Wait for Nigeria's Oil Refineries Continues

Nigerians have once again been given false hope about the return of the Port Harcourt refinery to full operational capacity. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Receives 4th Crude Oil Shipment From NNPC

Dangote Refinery has received its fourth shipment of one million barrels of bonny light crude supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Is This What Nigeria Needs At This Time?

The National Assembly, has passed the harmonised 2024 Appropriation Bill totalling N28.77tn. Before passing it, NASS increased the budget size by N1.2tn, from the N27.5tn the… Read more »