Nigeria: Kaduna Ginger Farmers Count Losses As Disease Ravages Crop, Ruins Livelihood

Kaduna ginger farmers are struggling to get back on their feet after an infection devastated their crops last year Read more »

Nigeria: It's a New Dawn in Abuja! President Tinubu Set to Flag-Off Rail Transport in FCT

Rail transportation, as distinct from road and air systems, is a key mode of transport in which the FCT administration has recorded outstanding achievements under the Renewed Hope… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Grants Abba Kyari Bail

Abba Kyari and his co-defendants are facing eight charges of conspiracy, illegal dealing in cocaine, importation of cocaine and obstruction. Read more »

Nigeria: Cop Accidentally Killed By Colleague in Jos Market

The police officer was struck by a stray bullet fired by a member of the security personnel patrolling Terminus Market Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands VeryDarkMan for Allegedly Cyberbullying Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, Others

VeryDarkMan was arrested and detained for a similar offence on 22 March 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Bans Smoking, Ritual Killings in Movies, Music Videos, Skits

"We will work with the industry to see how we achieve zero, completely smoke-free Nollywood." Read more »

Nigeria: #RiversInvestmentSummit - What Rivers Chief Judge Told Fubara, Others

The governor enumerated the steps his administration has taken to revive the state's economy. Read more »

Nigeria: #RiversInvestmentSummit - What We're Doing to Revive Rivers' Economy - Fubara

The governor said it was sad that Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital, once revered as an established commercial centre in Nigeria, has lost its shine. Read more »

Nigeria: Correctional Centres in Lagos Overstretched By 104 Per Cent - Justice Commissioner

The seven centres currently house 9691 inmates as against 4757, which they have the capacity for. Read more »

Nigeria: Formations Alone Can't Build Successful Teams, Says Finidi

The new Super Eagles coach appears to prioritise a winning mentality and player understanding over formations Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates N8bn Substation, Ondo Communities Reconnected to Grid After 14 Years

With the completion of the substation, communities in the Okitipupa, Ilaje, Irele, Odigbo, and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas in Ondo State, which had been without power supply for… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Calls for Private Sector Participation in Sports Development

The president said collaboration can build a robust ecosystem that supports athletes and promotes healthy living among Nigerians Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Governor Promises to Start Paying Minimum Wage From Next Month

The governor announced this on Wednesday during a meeting with the leadership of the Zamfara State chapter of the labour union. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 8 Robbery Suspects in Kaduna

The suspects allegedly robbed many hotels in the Kaduna metropolis Read more »

Nigeria: Why Peter Obi Visited Labour Party National Secretariat - Spokesperson

The spokesperson said Mr Obi's visit was part of the consultations in search of peace in the party. Read more »

Nigeria: May 29 - Tinubu Orders Low-Key Celebration of First Anniversary

"The anniversary is going to be low-key, there would be no major ceremony but a sectorial briefing by the ministers. The essence is to ensure that government funds are kept for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Seals Trade, Industrialisation Pact With Nigeria-Arabian Gulf Chamber of Commerce

The MoU signing signifies a mutual commitment to developing market-ready products, establishing a steering committee to oversee implementation, and leveraging the Maigatari Free… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Confirms 12 New Lassa Fever Cases, 1 Death in One Week

NCDC noted that one health worker was affected in the reporting week Read more »

Nigeria: Finidi Speaks On Super Eagles' Contract

Finidi addressed misconceptions surrounding the contract's duration, emphasising performance as the defining factor. Read more »

Nigeria: Hajj 2024 - Nasarawa Completes Airlift of Pilgrims As Kaduna, Kano, Others Begin Wednesday

So far, 12,760 intending pilgrims have been airlifted to Saudi Arabia in a total of 30 flights. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Customs Seizes Illicit Drugs Allegedly Bound for Bandits in Kaduna

The illicit drugs, valued at N167.5 million, were concealed in motor spare parts Read more »

Nigeria: Wafu B U-17 Championship - Golden Eaglets Striker Speaks On Next Match

To avoid a potentially tricky encounter against the in-form host nation Ghana in the semi-finals, the Eaglets need to secure the top spot in Group B. Read more »

Nigeria: I Am Not From Gabon - Actor Zack Orji

"Not long ago, they said I was dead; by God's grace and mercy, it turned out to be a lie from the pit of hell," Zack Orji says. Read more »

Nigeria: Police, Abuja Administration Not Consulted Before Army Shut Down Banex Plaza

"Nigeria is not under military rule. You cannot in an attempt to address one issue shut others out of their legitimate businesses," a lawyer says about the shutdown of Banex Plaza. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Idol - Theatre Week Ends On High Note, Live Show Underway

Some lucky contestants have qualified for the live show. Read more »