January 26
Nigeria: Benue Govt Orders Refund of Excess WAEC/NECO 'Handling' Charges
The Benue State Government directed all the schools to adhere strictly to the approved handling charges of N5000 per student. Read more »
Africa: Gates Foundation Wants Global Philanthropists to Give More
The foundation's CEO suggests that with a little more than $7 billion, philanthropists could get vaccines to 300 million people. Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Police to Arrest Nigerians Featured in Online LGBTQ Video Challenge
The police said the actions of the people were unnatural and punishable under the Nigerian law Read more »
January 26
Nigeria: NAFDAC Speaks On Report of Alleged Under-Dosed Paracetamol
"The publication is fake and I'm speaking from the perspective of a professor," the NAFFAC boss said. Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Plateau - Police Arrest Suspects in Bokkos, Mangu Deadly Attacks
Nine of the suspects were arrested in connection to the Mangu violence, while eight were arrested in connection to the Bokkos and Barikin Ladi attacks Read more »
Nigeria: Obiano's Arraignment Is Blessing in Disguise, Says Ex-Governor's Publicist
The EFCC, on Wednesday, charged the former governor of Anambra with stealing over N4 billion from the state's security vote account. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Asks Tinubu to Explain NNPC's $3.3bn Repayment Loan Deal
NNPCL had on 16 August 2023 said it would secure a $3.3 billion loan to give support to the Naira and stabilise the foreign exchange market Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Sets Date for Groundbreaking of 4th Mainland Bridge
To cushion the effect of the harsh economy on people, Mr Sanwo-Olu revealed that about N50 billion has been budgeted for distribution to support vulnerable residents and take them… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Four, Abduct Several Others in Fresh Attacks in Zamfara
Several domestic animals were also rustled by the terrorists. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Deploys Special Forces for Targeted Operations - DHQ
DHQ said the deployment is part of renewed response to tackle the menace of insurgency, kidnapping and other security threats. Read more »
Nigeria: UN Urges Nigeria to Prioritise Education As Foundation for Peace
UNESCO said it has set a new standard instrument on education for lasting peace, where education offers multiple opportunities to address issues of hate speech. Read more »
Nigeria: Mutfwang Condemns Security Breach in Plateau, Calls for Calm
Mr Mutfwang decried recent killings and destruction of property in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Rivers Governor, Fubara's Election
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the APC to affirm the Rivers State Governor Fubara's election. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Upholds Agba Kefas' Election As Taraba Governor
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) and its governorship candidate to challenge Governor Kefas' election as Taraba State governor. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Election of Ahmed Aliyu As Sokoto Governor
The Supreme Court affirmed the election of Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto State governor after dismissing the appeal filed by the PDP and its governorship candidate, Saidu Umar. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Wike Asks Area Councils to Set Up Vigilante Groups in Abuja
"We have instructed all the area councils to set up vigilante units and we believe that those vigilantes will not be the ones perpetrating the crime. Therefore, they must be… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Service Commission Promotes 1,897 Officers, Names New DIG
The promotions were approved at a meeting of the commission presided over by its Chairman, Solomon Arase, former inspector general of police. Read more »
Nigeria: Ndume Faults Plan to Relocate CBN Departments, Faan Headquarters to Lagos
"This is one of the mistakes and I'm sure Mr President will reverse it because it doesn't work. You can't have two capitals," Mr Ndume said. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Afcon 2023 - Wild Jubilations in Abidjan As Cote d'Ivoire Sneak Into Round of 16
Emerse Faé, a former Ivorian midfielder will lead the Elephants in the knockout stages as they now have another chance to continue their fight for a third AFCON title. Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Presidency Explains Movement of FAAN, CBN Dept to Lagos, Refutes Plan to Move Nigeria's Capital
The status of Abuja as the Federal Capital has come to stay. It is backed by law. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Lawal Calls for Synergy Among Fellow Northern Nigeria Governors
Mr Lawal made the call on Wednesday during the opening of a two-day roundtable discussion on insecurity in the North organised by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) at the… Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Akpabio's Habitual Lateness Delays Senate Plenaries, Disrupts Legislative Schedules
Mr Akpabio's habit of lateness to official functions dates back to when he served as governor of Akwa Ibom between 2007 to 2015 and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs from 2019 to… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Speak On Explosion in Abuja, Allay Fears of Bomb Blast
The police said it was an explosion caused by an overheated metal refuse container activated under intense heat. Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Nigerian Youth Ready to Learn, Compete Globally - Tinubu
President Tinubu said his administration will strongly support public-private partnerships aimed at creating dignified work and employment opportunities for Nigerian youth. Read more »
Nigeria: Education Key to Building Lasting Peace, Says Nigeria's First Lady
Mrs Tinubu said building a more peaceful future rests on the nation's commitment to pursuing quality education. Read more »