August 23
Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates Kekere-Ekun As Acting CJN, Urges Upholding Judiciary's Integrity
President Bola Tinubu set an agenda for the new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ms Kekere-Ekun, at her inauguration on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Besiege Jigawa Govt House, Demand Sacking of Commissioner
Protesters from Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Thursday marched to the Government House in Dutse to demand the sacking of the state's agriculture commissioner,… Read more »
Nigeria: Security Operatives Arrest 'Fake Pastor' Allegedly 'Fortifying' Criminals - - - Official
The police spokesperson said the two suspects were arrested on Thursday by the combined security operatives comprising personnel of the Nigerian military, Nigeria Security and… Read more »
Nigeria: 13 Killed in Fresh Attack in Niger State As Bandits Demand 130 Motorcycles As Ransom for 26 Kidnapped Women
The fresh attack in Bassa and Anguwan Mai-giro in Rafi and Shiroro local government area of the state came on the same day that bandits demanded 13 motorcycles as ransom for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Reduced University, Tertiary Institutions Fees in Delta - Gov. Oborevwori
Delta State Governor Sherriff Oborevwori says he recognises the importance of education. Read more »
August 22
Nigeria: Ex-ICPC Chair Emmanuel Ayoola Dies At 90, Tinubu, Osun Governor, Mourn
Mr Ayoola, born in Ilesa, Ondo State, on 27 October 1933, retired from the Supreme Court on clocking the retirement age of 70 in 2003. Read more »
Nigeria: In Osun, Adeleke Rolls Out Measures to Ease Hardship On Residents
"We will continue to pay the half salary and pension debts we inherited from the previous governments. We will continue to ease the pains of our senior citizens and workers," Mr… Read more »
August 23
Nigeria: Palliatives Meant for Poor Households Diverted - Deputy Senate President
Mr Jibrin said the federal government has set up a committee to distribute 25kg of rice to 23,644 people in Kano State. Read more »
Nigeria: Abductors of Enugu College Students, Others Arrested - Police
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Kanayo Uzuegbu, disclosed this during a press briefing and parade of the suspects at the police headquarters in the state on Thursday. Read more »
August 22
Nigeria: Bolt Blocks South Africans, Nigerians Ordering Fake Rides
Alongside videos, several screenshots emerged online, showing South Africans ordering Bolt rides in Nigeria from their own country purely to cause frustration and financial loss… Read more »
Nigeria: Unesco Calls for Protection of Journalists Covering Protests Worldwide
In recent months, multiple journalists covering protests in different parts of the world have been subjected to various forms of attacks, including killings, injuries, arbitrary… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Suspends Campus News Publication Over Critical Report
Without providing details, the Nigerian university accused the publication of not adhering to "journalistic standards and university policies". Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Alleged Invasion of Churches By Soldiers
A report surfaced last Sunday alleging that some soldiers invaded Catholic churches and dispersed worshippers at Umunze, a community in Orumba South Local Government Area of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Legal Team Urges Tinubu to Hold Talks With the IPOB Leader
Mr Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges, has been in detention since he was repatriated to Nigeria from Kenya in June 2021 under controversial circumstances. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Convicts but Frees Six #EndSARS Protesters Detained Since 2020
"They have been in custody since 2020 and have truly learnt their lessons," the #EndSars protesters' lawyer said. Read more »
Nigeria: Miss Universe Nigeria - Chidimma Adetshina Arrives Lagos
"I'm so thrilled. I was excited throughout the flight and can't wait to explore more of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Flag-Bearer, Team Captain Announced for Paralympics 2024
Team Nigeria's 35-member contingent, consisting of 23 athletes, seven coaches, and five medical personnel, arrived in Paris on Thursday Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Ariwoola Retires, Laments Prolonged Delays in Nigerian Courts
Mr Ariwoola, Nigeria's 17th chief justice, reached his retirement age of 70 on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: UK, Abia Govt Partner to Drive Economic Development
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State and the British High Commissioner, Mr Montgomery, held the talks alongside key government officials and business leaders in Abia State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils New Policies to Tackle Cancer, Other Non-Communicable Diseases
The government said the health conditions are worsened by the adoption of unhealthy lifestyles among the people such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor diets, and physical… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Niger State Community, Kill Many
Acting Governor Yakubu Garba described the Niger attack as satanic, insensible, atrocious and callous. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-PDP Legal Adviser Urges Wike to Leave Party
Many have accused Mr Wike of anti-party activities, given his crucial position as the FCT minister in the APC-led government. Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Mum As Residents Observe Funeral Prayer for Emir Murdered By Kidnappers
Residents of Sabon Birni on Thursday performed a funeral prayer, known as Salat al-Gha'ib for the murdered emir. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Reveal Identity of Slain Crossdresser, Begin Discreet Investigation
The police said the deceased's family has been contacted and is cooperating with the investigation by providing relevant information. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Release Abducted Sokoto Emir's Son After Ransom Payment
The bandits killed and buried the emir in the forest. Read more »