March 13
Liberia: Witnesses Tell Court How Ulimo Brought Terror, Anarchy to Lofa County
The court heard how Ulimo had destroyed the county's referral hospital, raped and murdered dozens of citizens, including chopping open a schoolteacher's chest with an axe. Read more »
March 12
Nigeria: Nigeria's Crude Oil Production Rose in February - OPEC
Nigeria's crude oil production rose to 1.476 million barrels per day in February, from 1.429 million bpd recorded in January, an increase of 47,000 barrels, an OPEC survey, which… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 854 Children Died in MSF Facilities in Nigeria's North-West in 2023
MSF says its teams in five of the seven northwestern states treated 171,465 malnourished children last year and admitted 32,104 to hospital for life-threatening malnutrition, a 14… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Demand Urgent Rescue of 200 Abducted Pupils in Kaduna
Over 200 school children were abducted last Thursday from a public primary school and a secondary school in Kuriga town in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmaker Reveals Each Ranking Senator Got N500m Worth of Project in 2024
"If we want to go into this issue, all of us are culpable. Some senators here, so-called senior senators, got N500 million each. I am a ranking senator. I didn't get. Did I go to… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Kidnapped in Fresh Mass Abduction in Kaduna
A resident, Dauda Kajuru, said the kidnappers stormed the community in large numbers, shooting indiscriminately as they abducted residents Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade University Teaching Hospital, Abduct Director, One Other
Gunmen, on Tuesday, attacked the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla in Enugu State, Nigeria's South-east. Read more »
Nigeria: Ramadan - Jigawa Govt Reduces Working Hours for Civil Servants
During the period, civil servants in the state would report to office at 9am and close by 3pm between Monday and Thursday instead of the usual 5pm. Read more »
Nigeria: Binance - Relatives of Top Executives Detained in Nigeria Speak
The ordeal of Binance officials in Nigeria is coming months after the crypto exchange platform pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $4.3 billion to settle money laundering charges in… Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Politics Will Have Economics for Breakfast All the Time
In search of a one-sentence description of the main challenges facing the Nigerian economy, one could do no better than point to the need for rapid growth and development. Partly,… Read more »
Nigeria: Catholic Priest Cautions Obaseki Over Moves to Impeach Philip Shaibu
"When you were at your lowest point and facing your political trials, your rock bottom foundation was the support from the Edo people and your deputy, who you used to call your… Read more »
March 12
Nigeria: African Games - Nigeria Soars to Second Position On Medals Table
Adijat Olarinoye (55kg), Rafiatu Lawal (59kg), and Edidiong Umoafia (67kg) each claimed a spectacular triple gold in their respective weight categories. Read more »
Nigeria: Witness Provides Details of Contracts Allegedly Awarded 'Corruptly' By Emefiele
The witness said Mr Emefiele, as the CBN governor, awarded 45 contracts, conferring corrupt advantage on family members and associates. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians React As UK Bans Healthcare Workers From Bringing Dependants
The UK revealed that a disproportionate 120,000 dependents accompanied 100,000 workers to the country in 2023. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Soldiers Arrest Benue Councillor for Illegal Possession of Firearm
Mr Ameh, 43, was apprehended by soldiers last Friday at Omusu, a rural community in Okpokwu Local Government Area in the Benue South Senatorial District. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Must Feed Itself and Have Enough for Export - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu said his administration remained committed to ensuring food sufficiency and protecting local industries for sustainable economic growth. Read more »
Nigeria: African Games - Edidiong Umoafia Lifts Nigeria With Three Gold Medals
Umoafia, competing for the first time in the men's 67kg category, swept the podium by winning gold in all three disciplines: snatch, clean & jerk, and total. Read more »
March 12
Nigeria: Like First Lady, Nigerian Minister Recommends Capital Punishment for Another Crime
The officials believe the death penalty would eventually reduce the crime rate. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: African Games - Nigeria Records More Medals in Wrestling
Monday's results mean wrestling won six gold medals, three silver and two bronze medals for Team Nigeria in Ghana. Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele Awarded Contracts to Wife, CBN Official's Firms, Investigator Tells Court
An investigator, while testifying on Monday, told the trial court that Mr Emefiele's wife's firm started enjoying contract patronage from the CBN after Mr Emefiele became the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Moves to Fourth Spot On Medals Table
The country took a big leap in the standings after amassing seven gold medals on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Business Operators Decry Epileptic Power Supply in Bayelsa
"The state can enjoy uninterrupted power supply if the right steps are taken to generate more energy. The state government can tap into available resources." Read more »
Nigeria: 'You're Incompetent,' Governor Slams Local Council Chairperson Over Shoddy Job
The governor said the chairperson made no efforts to construct a pedestrian walkway along an ongoing road project. Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Holds Solidarity Walk for Chioma Okoli On Tuesday
"The walk, tagged, #IStandWithChiomaOkoli, will set off from Kadiri street, off Oregun road, Ikeja, Lagos by 8 a.m.," the organisers said. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 500 Recover From Meningitis Outbreak in Yobe
The first suspected case was reported on 24 December 2023 and confirmed on 26 January. Read more »