Nigeria: Nigerian Woman Appointed Into Board of Philanthropy Group for Children

The organisation said Ms Olusola is expected to provide its team strategic guidance and support to shape initiatives that drive positive outcomes for children. Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Affirms Adediwura As Obalufe, Overturns Lower Court's Verdict

The Ooni, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, had made several efforts to settle the matter between the two parties without any result. Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Orders Investigation Into Killing of Police Officer, Vigilante Member in Rivers

The two were killed on Tuesday during deadly clashes between two political factions in the south-south state. Read more »

Nigeria: IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Out-of-Court Settlement of Charges to End Trial

Mr Kanu is seeking an out-of-court settlement after the court rejected his bail applications and rejected his request to dismiss the charges against him. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Recruitment Controversy - PSC Union Asks Tinubu to Fire IGP Egbetokun

The Joint Union Congress also asked Police Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to apologise to the public over his alleged misleading press statements on the matter. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Residents Turn to Charcoal Stove As Kerosene Price Soars

"I stopped using kerosene when the price increased to N900, and because I am afraid of using cooking gas, I quickly opted for charcoal as an energy cooking source." Read more »

Nigeria: 'Wizkid Asked Me to Take Down Our Song, Mary Jane' - Terry G

"The memory I ended with Wizkid is good; we ended with love, and I placed him so much on a high priority." Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Government Commiserates With Saraki Over Mother's Death

Mr Saraki, in a post on his official Facebook page, announced the death of Florence Morenike Saraki on Tuesday at the age of 88. Read more »

Nigeria: No Confirmed Cholera Case in Abia - Health Official

The state recorded 109 cases of stooling and vomiting in six of its 17 local government areas. Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara Inaugurates Caretaker Chairpersons for Rivers Local Councils

The swearing-in followed their successful screening and confirmation by the Rivers House of Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Dismisses Fleeing Binance Executive's Suit Against NSA, EFCC

The fleeing Binance executive had alleged in his suit that the Nigerian authority's detention and seizure of his passport amounted to a violation of his fundamental right to… Read more »

Nigeria: Air Pollution, Second Leading Risk Factor for Premature Death - Report

Children under five are particularly vulnerable to air pollution, leaving over 700,000 in this age group dead in 2021. Read more »

Nigeria: WFP to Increase Food Aid in Nigeria, Others to Address Rising Hunger

Abstract: Malnutrition in West and Central Africa is reaching alarming levels, with a projection that 55 million people will face acute hunger during the lean season. Read more »

Nigeria: Cooked Food Stored in Fridge for Days Harmful, NAFDAC Warns

According to WHO estimates, globally, one in 10 people becomes sick, and 420,000 die each year after consuming contaminated food. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - No Constitutional Provisions for Tenure Elongation At Local Councils - Fubara

The governor on Wednesday (today) appointed caretaker committees to run the local councils. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Refused to Join Hollywood - Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve also spoke about her career trajectory. Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Block Licencing - NUPRC Extends Deadline for Pre-Qualification Registration

The NUPRC says the registration and submission of pre-qualification documents, initially scheduled to close on 25 June, has been extended. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Seeks Unesco Recognition of Ojude Oba Festival

The Minister of Culture, Arts and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa- Musawa, described Ojude Oba as a platform for fostering the unity of the country as well as one of the country's… Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara Appoints Caretaker Chairpersons for Rivers Lgas

Governor Fubara appoints vocal critic of former Governor Wike as chairperson of Obio/Akpor local government area. Read more »

Nigeria: Naija Times Publisher, Braimah, Nominated for Alumni Award of UK's University of Roehampton

The university says his nomination stood out among an incredibly talented pool of candidates. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed As Police Take Over Local Council Secretariats in Rivers

A police officer is among those killed, the police said. Read more »

Nigeria: I Thought I Would Be Handed N300 Million Once I Resumed At National Assembly - Rep

"There is nothing you can discuss on the floor of the state assembly; if the governor does not sanction it, there is no way it will fly." Read more »

Nigeria: Reopening of Lagos-Kano Railway Line, Major Rebound for Economy - Group

"The resumption of transport operations on the Lagos-Kano railway route would drastically reduce the rising cost of food," the group said. Read more »

Nigeria: Security Operatives Arrest 'Native Doctor' Who Allegedly Prepares Charms for IPOB - Official

"The arrest is following information received over time of planned attacks on security agents and innocent citizens by the dreaded group." Read more »

Nigeria: Court Jails Father of Three for Currency Racketeering

The convict had pleaded guilty to the charge of currency racketeering. Read more »