January 17
Nigeria: 2024 Paralympic Qualifiers - Nigeria Para-Volleyball Federation Seeks Govt Support
With barely nine days to the commencement of the qualifiers, he expressed that the federation is currently at a 45% readiness level. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - I Am 100% Fit and Ready to Serve Nigeria, Iheanacho Declares
Iheanacho affirmed that the Super Eagles are looking to go all the way to win a fourth AFCON title in Cote d'Ivoire, though the team will take it one game at a time. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Supreme Court Judgements - Lawyer Slams Governors Hailing Tinubu for 'Non-Interference'
The Supreme Court had, on Friday, delivered separate judgements on petitions challenging the victories of eight governors in the 18 March elections in their states. Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: Tinubu Violates Own Directive On Pruning Travel Delegations
Mr Tinubu breached his own directive on Monday when a large party accompanied him to Imo State for a short inauguration event. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Oyo State Residents Scramble to Safety Following Explosion
"Governor Seyi Makinde implores citizens to calm down and be assured that their interests are being looked after," an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Explains His Apology to Nation After His Tenure
Mr Buhari said decisions were not taken to deliberately inflict pain and anguish on anyone. Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Radio Broadcaster Killed By Kidnappers Will Be Buried Friday - Family
The slain broadcaster had served as the general manager, Radio Nigeria Atlantic FM, Uyo, and Creek FM, Yenagoa, before his retirement in 2014. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Amnesty Asks President Tinubu to Treat Kidnappings As Emergency
"The Nigerian authorities are yet to show any tangible commitment to addressing the escalating breakdown of security across the country. Whatever security measures being currently… Read more »
Egypt/Ghana: Afcon Day 2 Review - Egypt, Nigeria Falter As Ghana Continues Bad Afcon Record
Just like many pundits predicted, the favourites are not having their way as the supposed minnows flex their muscles. Read more »
January 14
Equatorial Guinea/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Peseiro Reveals Why He 'Risked' Onuachu Against Equatorial Guinea
Onuachu was a 90th-minute replacement for Alex Iwobi as the Eagles struggled to a 1-1 draw against the Nzalang Nacional. Read more »
Nigeria: Armed Forces Day - Cds Says Officers' Contributions to Nation's Democracy, Unity Will Not Be in Vain
The CDS assures of the loyalty and commitment of the military in defending the nation's democratic values. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Iwobi Refuses to Blame Injury Woes for Super Eagles' Shaky Start
Injuries and withdrawals forced Coach Peseiro into three changes to his final squad before the tournament began in Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »
Niger: Shettima Departs for World Economic Forum in Switzerland
Mr Shettima will return to Nigeria at the end of the meeting which is from 15 to 19 January. Read more »
Nigeria: Editorial - Cost of Governance Cut: Tinubu Go the Whole Hog
With his administration's demonstrable capacity to bite the bullet, the implementation of the Oronsaye report is a must for the president. Read more »
January 14
Equatorial Guinea/Nigeria: Luck Deserted Nigeria Against Equatorial Guinea - - Peseiro
The Super Eagles frittered away very good goal-scoring chances against Equatorial Guinea and had to settle for one point. Read more »
Nigeria: Three-Day Dust Haze Predicted
Moderate dust haze is expected over the North-central and inland states during the forecast period. Read more »
January 12
Nigeria: Super Eagles Confirm New Replacement for Injured Sadiq
In a swift development after the unfortunate injury sustained by Sadiq Umar, Peseiro has designated Paul Onuachu as his replacement Read more »
Nigeria: African Games, Olympics - Sports Ministry Releases Names of Qualified Athletes
Nigeria already has three athletes qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games and will compete in five sports at the Paralympics. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Delivers Final Decisions On Eight States' Governorship Election Disputes
The Supreme Court will today, Friday, give final decisions on the governorship election disputes from Lagos, Kano, Zamfara, Ebonyi, Plateau, Abia, Cross River, and Bauchi states. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon - Super Eagles Good to Win 4th Title - Minister
The minister believes the Super Eagles squad is good enough to win a fourth AFCON title in Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Victims of Alleged Jammeh Henchman Ousman Sonko Welcome Swiss Trial
It is not just Gambians hoping for justice in this case. Read more »
Nigeria: Another Super Eagles Striker Doubtful for Afcon Opener
Training at the Ecole De Police Abidjan on Thursday, the team exuded confidence despite the absence of three key players. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Insists Foreign Institutions Must Follow Guidelines to Operate
The National Universities Commission (NUC) had in 2022 announced the development of a National Guidelines on Transnational Education. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Troops Destroy 60 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrest 30 Oil Thieves
The troops also discovered and destroyed 37 dugout pits, 65 boats, 71 storage tanks, 14 vehicles, 108 cooking ovens, four pump machines and one speedboat. Read more »
Nigeria: Profile - Omokayode Lawal, Polaris Bank's New MD/CEO
Mr Lawal served as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Fractional Investment Services Limited, a real estate company in Nigeria. Read more »