March 25
Nigeria: Govt Files Tax Evasion Charges Against Binance
The federal government of Nigeria on Monday initiated criminal proceedings against Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Gaza - Akpabio At Parliamentary Conference, Calls for Ceasefire, Release of Hostages
"Cessation of hostilities must be part of our resolutions. Access to humanitarian aid must be part of our resolutions. At the same time, release some hostages and even those who… Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Binance Speaks On Escape of Executive From Nigerian Custody
Mr Anjarwalla escaped a day after the Nigerian government slammed a four-count criminal charge on him, Tigran Gambaryan and Binance. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Appoints 168 Aides, 104 Board Members
The appointees comprised nine senior technical assistants (STA), 81 senior special assistants (SSAs), and 78 special assistants (SAs) Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Donates Grains to Kano As Governor Queries Ramadan Feeding Programme
The donation consists of 100 trucks of rice, 44 trucks of sorghum, and four trucks of maize Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - SSANU Threatens Indefinite Action, As Unions End Warning Strike
The SSANU President, Mr Ibrahim said: I hate to say and with a very heavy heart, if it means shutting down the system again, once our organs sanctions it, we will do it. This time… Read more »
March 24
West Africa: Ecowas Election Observation Mission Praises Voting in Senegal Presidential Election
The 130 ECOWAS observers are monitoring the Presidential elections which is taking place at 15,633 polling units across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers in Bauchi
The police identified the suspects as Haro Adamu, 35 years old; Aliyu Saidu, 40 years old; and Musa Umaru, 35 years old. Read more »
March 25
Nigeria: Govt Hails Team Nigeria's Performance At African Games
Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian CSOs Ask ICC to Investigate Crimes Committed By Terrorists, Security Operatives
"We urge ICC Prosecutor, Mr Karim Khan, to open full investigations into allegations of massive atrocity crimes perpetrated by criminal gangs, terrorists, and law enforcement and… Read more »
Nigeria: Detained Binance Executive Escapes From Custody in Nigeria
Mr Anjarwalla escaped a day after the Nigerian government slammed a four-count criminal charge on him, Tigran Gambaryan and Binance. Read more »
Nigeria: The Delta Massacre of Soldiers and Quest for Justice
Ironically, it is the Nigerian state that fostered it through its acts of omission or commission. Read more »
March 24
Nigeria: Actor Amaechi Muonagor Dies At 62
The late actor suffered a stroke and sought financial support from his fans in November 2023. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Seeks Joint West Africa Regional Protection of Undersea Cables
"By ensuring the security of these vital assets, we can attract more investment, spur economic growth, and enhance our competitiveness on the global stage." Read more »
Nigeria: How 137 Kaduna School Students Were Rescued - Defence Headquarters
The Defence Headquarters says justice awaits the abductors of tha Kaduna students. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises in Niger Attack, Residents Say 66 People Buried
Thursday's attack was the deadliest since bandits began attacking the area years ago. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Dedicate My Birthday to Nation Building, No Celebrations - Tinubu
"There should be no form of birthday event and placing of birthday goodwill advertorial messages in newspapers. Goodwill messages should not be placed on radio and television… Read more »
Senegal: Senegalese Go to Polls Amid Large Turnout of Women Voters
Election in Senegal is underway. A large proportion of voters are women who arrived in groups. Read more »
March 23
West Africa: Senegal Election Too Close to Call As Police Identify Threats to Poll
The police in Senegal say it is deploying 10,000 personnel across 6,341 polling stations for Sunday's election Read more »
Nigeria: Firstnews Mgt, Staff Go Spiritual, Seek Divine Intervention for Missing Editor
"Our request is a simple one: God, please bring Segun Olatunji back home safely to his family from the hand of abductors." Read more »
Nigeria: Investigation - Beautiful Infrastructure but Poor Staffing, Lack of Drugs Hinder Phc Services in Borno Communities
Though the infrastructural upgrade across PHCs in Borno State communities are noticeable, poor staffing, lack of drugs, among other necessities have continued to hinder smooth… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Five Terrorists, Rescue 78 Hostages in North-East
The army said the troops have continued to maintain momentum in the ongoing Operations Desert Sanity III to rid the North-east of terrorists and insurgents. Read more »
March 22
Nigeria: Exclusive - Why British Investor's Bid to Buy Pz Cussons Nigeria Fell Apart
PZ Cussons (Holdings) UK set out on 4 September 2023 to purchase other stockholders' shares numbering 1.06 billion at N21 per unit. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo 2024 - Jegede Drops Governorship Ambition Over Zoning
Mr Jegede said that although the constitution of the PDP is silent on zoning, he would rather respect the decision of the party leadership to zone the ticket to Ondo South. Read more »
Nigeria: Diphtheria - Four Children Dead, 28 Hospitalised in Kano
Kano State according to data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) tops the diphtheria disease charts in the country. Read more »