May 30, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerians May Pay N700/Litre for Petrol From July
Hard times await motorists as the cost of and other users of Premium Motor Spirit, (PMS), otherwise called petrol as the price may go up to as much as N700 per litre in the days… Read more »
Nigeria: President, Atiku, Obaseki, Others Mourn As Raymond Dokpesi Dies
Chief Raymond Dokpesi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and founder of DAAR Communications Plc, died in a hospital in Abuja yesterday. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Nigeria: Dokpesi's Death a Blow to Media Industry - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Daar Communications founder and owner of African Independent Television, Raymond Dokpesi, saying he would be sorely missed. Read more »
Nigeria: Bode George Laments Leaders' Failure Tackle Nigeria's Challenges
A former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has urged Nigerians to pray for the success of the country and ite new leadership. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Renames Airports After Awolowo, Okadigbo, Danfodio, Others
Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari in a last-minute decision, has approved the renaming of 15 Airports after some prominent Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan, Adesina, Dangote, Others Arrive for Tinubu's Inauguration As Nigeria's 16th President
Guests including former President Goodluck Jonathan and wife, Patience, businessmen, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Femi Otedola and Aliko Dangote including outgoing Ministers in President… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Sworn-in As Nigeria's Vice President
Senator Kashim Shettima has been administered oaths of office and allegiance by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, thereby becoming Nigeria's new Vice… Read more »
Nigeria: Youth Leaders, ACJHR Celebrate Emefiele Over National Honours Award, Say It's Testament of Hardwork
Ethnic Youth Leaders (EYL) and African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), have congratulated the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on his Commander… Read more »
Nigeria: At Last, Buhari Honours Late Sam NDA-Isaiah
In a long-awaited move, President Muhammadu Buhari has posthumously honoured the late Sam Nda-Isaiah, the founder of LEADERSHIP Newspapers, by awarding him the prestigious Officer… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Nigeria's 16th President, Governors Take Oath of Office
All is set for president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to be sworn in today as the 16th president of the federal republic of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: At Inauguration Dinner, Tinubu Vows to Fulfill Promises to Nigerians
President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has expressed his unwavering commitment to delivering on his promises to revive Nigeria's growth trajectory, despite the challenges of corruption,… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Nigeria: 3 Days to Go - Appeal Court Fines Owuru N40m Over Suit Against Tinubu's Inauguration
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has slammed a fine of N40 million on a former presidential candidate, Chief Ambrose Owuru, for filing frivolous suit to stop the inauguration… Read more »
Nigeria: OML 130 - NNPCL Renews 5 Agreements With Partners, Unlocks $2.1bn Final Investment Decision
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the renewal of a series of agreements concerning Oil Mining Lease (OML) 130. Read more »
Nigeria: In Historic Transition President Muhammadu Buhari Passes Baton to Tinubu
In a transition ceremony that resonated with historic significance, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday handed the baton of leadership to his successor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Nigeria: Foundation Donates 10,000 Plastic Bottles to Lagos School As Tuition Fees
In a bid to support education in Nigeria, the Helen Trust Care Foundation recently paid a visit to Morit International School in the remote area of Ajegunle in Lagos State. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano, Bichi Emirs' Late Mother Deserves to Be in Guinness Book of Record - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari observed Thursday that the late mother of the Emirs of Kano and Bichi Emirates, Nana Maryam Ado Bayero, deserved to be recognised by the World Guinness… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Flags of 2023 Hajj Airlift Operations, Tasks NAHCON On Pilgrims' Welfare
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, flagged off the airlift exercise of the 2023 Hajj operations at the Pilgrims Terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Nigeria: Inside World of Emerging Nigerian Music Star, Amas Destiny
One of the astonishing sights on the earth is the number of aircraft that fly in the sky, yet there is enough space for them all, regardless of size. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Nigeria: Foreign Students Enrich UK Economy, MP Speaks On Planned Ban
The education spokesperson of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Carol Monaghan has condemned the UK's new immigration policy, which bans foreign students from bringing families… Read more »
Nigeria: 9 Years After, P-Square Set to Release New Album
Nine years after their last album together, the Nigerian musical duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, known are P-Square, are working on a new album. Read more »
Nigeria: Southern Kaduna, Plateau Killings Not Buhari's Problem - Adesina
The special adviser on media and publicity to the president, Mr Femi Adesina, has said the Southern Kaduna and Plateau State killings were endemic hence, could not be cited as… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Threatens Arrest of Fani-Kayode Over Forgery Trial
Justice Olubumni Abike-Fadipe of the Lagos State Special Offences Court siting in Ikeja has threatened to order the arrest of former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode over his… Read more »
Nigeria: RMAFC Raises Public Officers' Remuneration By 114%
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has approved the upward review of remuneration of elected and appointed public officers by 114 percent. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Signs Senior Secondary Education Commission Bill
Chairman of the governing board of National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), Ambassador Nimota Akanbi, has said President Muhammadu Buhari's assent to the education… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Appoints Sani As Rector Fedpoly Bauchi
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Alh. Sani Usman as the 7th substantive rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. Read more »