August 11
Nigeria: Deadly Attack On Police, Simon Ekpa's Hiring of American Lobbyist, Other Top Stories From South-East
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's south-east within the past week Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Demands Apology From Nigerian Government, Police for Raid On Secretariat
NLC said "the response of the government to our queries will determine what our next line of action will be in the coming days." Read more »
Nigeria: How to Manage Dangote, Other Interests in Nigerian Oil Refining Sector - Oshoma
"NNPC has allocated over 35 cargoes of crude to the Dangote refinery. Dangote has received about 23, rejected two based on pricing, and is currently negotiating pricing on at least… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Disqualifies Six Àbanks in Bids in Retail Dutch Auction
The disqualified bids, which included $279 million from six banks, were rejected due to various compliance failures, including late submissions and invalid forms. Read more »
Nigeria: Another Nigerian Professor Faces Panel Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
A suspended professor of law at the University of Calabar, Cyril Ndifon, is currently standing trial for alleged sexual harassment of his students. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Protests - How Dangote's Mother's Charity Food Store, Others Were Looted
"What we lost is estimated at over N5 billion. Two containers from China and two and a half containers from Turkey that arrived recently were looted." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Rena Wakama - From Greenhorn to Overachiever
Halfway into her two-year contract, Wakama has shut her critics up and wowed those who agreed she deserved a chance to prove her mettle. Read more »
August 09
Nigeria: CBN and the Road to One Trillion Dollars
The resilience of the Nigerian economy in the first half of 2024 is obvious. The economy recorded a growth rate of 2.98 per cent in the first quarter, up from 2.31 per cent during… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Rescues 59 People From Drowning, Loses Officer
The Nigerian Navy says its Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny, has rescued 59 people from a dredging vessel, MV AMBIKA 4, working at Opobo field near Opobo River. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria At the Crossroad, By Jibrin Ibrahim, Fatima Akilu, Et Al.
Nigeria stands at a pivotal juncture, confronting a series of formidable challenges that threaten to derail its progress and undermine its potential. Read more »
Nigeria: Rebuilding Aba Is Difficult but Necessary - Gov Otti
Mr Otti made the remark on Thursday in Aba, during the flag-off of the remodelling of the Ekeoha Shopping Complex. Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - Paris 2024 - Nigeria's 4x400m Men's Relay Team Disqualified
The spot won by Nigeria has now been given to South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 108 Suspected Terrorists, Rescues 214 Hostages in One Week - DHQ
Spokesperson speaks on Nigerian military operations across the country Read more »
Nigeria: Amusan Fails to Qualify for 100m Hurdles Final
Amusan finished third in her Heat with a time of 12.55 seconds Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's 4x400m Men's Relay Team Disqualified
The spot won by Nigeria has now been given to South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe Govt Distributes Multi-Billion Naira Agricultural Inputs Free to Farmers
Governor Mai Mala Buni said that over 5,300 farmers across the 178 wards in the 17 LGAs of the state are to benefit from the empowerment programme to improve agricultural… Read more »
Nigeria: #JusticeForFidelis - Nigerians Demand Justice Over Alleged Murder of 33-Year-Old Man in Edo
Mr Osaghae was a manager at Valchi Fast Food and Bar, Angle 90 branch, Auchi, Edo State, owned by Mr Oyemike. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Amusan Returns for Semis As Team Nigeria Battles in Wrestling, Taekwondo
From taekwondo to wrestling, athletics, cycling, and weightlifting, Nigerian athletes will be giving it their all to bring home medals as we hit Day 14 at the Paris Games. Read more »
Nigeria: We Never Accused NNPC of Not Supplying Us Crude - Dangote Refinery
The company said its concern has always been NUPRC's reluctance to enforce the domestic crude supply obligation and ensure that it receives its full crude requirement from NNPC and… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Confirm Five Dead, 15 Missing in Jigawa Canoe Mishap
The latest boat accident in Jigawa comes one month after a similar incident in Kwalgai Village. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Sports Minister Clears the Air On 'Borrowed' Bicycle At Paris Olympics
Ukpeseraye, the only African cyclist among 30 competitors, sparked a social media frenzy after thanking the German team for lending her a bicycle due to a lack of the required… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Investigate After Transgender Woman Found Murdered
The police received a distress call at about 7.40 a.m. concerning the corpse of the victim. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N57 Billion Fraud - Kano Govt Files Fresh Charges Against Ganduje, Three Others
The Kano government also accused them of transferring some of the funds into dollars for their personal benefit. Read more »
Nigeria: Simon Ekpa Hires American Lobbyist to Advance Biafra's Cause in U.S.
Mr Ekpa's hiring of the US lobbyist is coming amidst calls for the Biafra agitator to be repatriated to Nigeria for prosecution over alleged terrorism. Read more »
August 08
Nigeria: Many Injured, Six Vehicles Destroyed in Lagos Gas Explosion
Though no casualties were recorded, two adult males are said to have been severely burnt and rushed to the Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for treatment. Read more »