Nigeria: One Worshipper Killed, 24 Injured in Kano Mosque Bomb Explosion

The police say the 38-year-old suspect set off a petrol bomb in the mosque following a family dispute over inheritance. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele On Charges of Illegal Printing of Naira Notes

EFCC arraigned Mr Emefiele on the fresh charges at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court at Maitama in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Mass Metering - Senate Approves Tinubu's $500m Loan Request

The $500 million loan is part of the $7.94 billion loan and €100 million which President Tinubu requested permission from the National Assembly to obtain last November. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Disburses $250,000 ACReSAL Loan to 10 Farming Communities

The ACReSAL project in the state entails the disbursement of $25,000 (about N37 million) each to Agufa, Hantsu, Gilima, Dabi, Gamsarka, Yandutse, Shafar, Safa Babba, and Gamafoi… Read more »

Nigeria: Governors Illegally Diverting LG Allocations - Deputy Senate President

The deputy senate president alleged that some of the state governors are frustrating local government autonomy because of their interests. Read more »

Nigeria: NUC Begs ASUU, Says Nigerian Govt Reconstituting Universities Governing Councils

Mr Maiyaki urged ASUU to trust the ability of the federal government and the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, to deliver on reconstituting governing councils. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Funmilayo Ransome Kuti' Biopic Set for Nationwide Cinema Release

The film tells the life story of the late Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, a renowned Nigerian educator, political campaigner, women's rights activist, and mother of Afrobeat legend, Fela… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval of N24bn As Reimbursement for Kebbi, Nasarawa Airports

President Tinubu said the federal government had taken over the control and ownership of the two airports, which necessitated reimbursement to the state governments. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Fleet - Reps Probe Breakdown of Aircraft, Summon NSA, Commandant

Lawmakers are divided on a proposal for the president and vice president to use commercial flights. Read more »

Nigeria: Abacha's Family Challenges Revocation of Abuja Land

The suit seeks to reclaim a developed piece of land in a choice area of Abuja that was revoked from the Abacha family by the FCT authorities. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Fubara Attacks Wike Over Rivers' 'Huge Debt Burden'

Mr Fubara said contractors were coming for payments running into billions of naira for projects commissioned by his predecessor. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Lawmakers Defect to Labour Party in Abia

With the latest development, the LP has 11 members, while the PDP retains its majority position with 12 members. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Group in UK, Canuk, Using Seminars to Recruit New Members

Canuk was formed by the Nigeria High Commission in the United Kingdom in 2005. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, UN Seek U.S.$306 Million for Urgent Food, Nutrition Crisis Response

The fund will provide drinking water, sanitation facilities, hygiene, and nutrition to combat the spread of infectious diseases in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. Read more »

Nigeria: Table Tennis - Aruna Quadri Reclaims African Title in Rwanda

Aruna registered a commanding win in the final in Rwanda. Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Relives Legal Battles He Fought to Become, Remain Anambra Governor

Mr Obi said he was a beneficiary of a strong, credible, independent judiciary. Read more »

Nigeria: Matric Board Releases More Results

Over 26,000 UTME results are still withheld and under investigation over possible examination misconduct. Read more »

Nigeria: Outrage As Korra Obidi Announces Hawaii Vacation After Receiving $50,000 GoFundMe Donations

Korra launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $100,000 to support her with legal fees for a child custody battle with her ex-husband, Justin Dean. Read more »

Nigeria: UK's Watching Debates On State Police, Gender Inclusivity, Others - British Envoy

"And I'm sure there are other distinguished senators or principal office holders who may want to weigh in. But we are watching your debate about issues like state police, issues… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Begins Allocation of New Oil Blocks

The commission said the 2024 block licensing round would last for approximately nine months. Read more »

Nigeria: Veteran Actress, Liz Benson, Makes Nollywood Comeback

The 58-year-old actress was one of the actresses who dominated Nollywood in the 90s. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Regulator Accuses MTN MD of Evading Court Service

"We sent our officers to the MTN office in Lagos to serve them but we were denied access." Read more »

Nigeria: 20 Projects, Policies Approved By Nigeria's FEC At Two-Day Meeting

The Federal Executive Council also approved the award of contract for the building of bus terminals and other transport facilities in the Federal Capital, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Shettima, Others Now to Pay Tolls At Nation's Airports' Gates

Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, says the aviation sector loses billions of naira because some VIPs are exempted from paying tolls. Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Assembly Orders Compulsory Use of Life Jackets On Waterways

The Assembly called on the governor of the state to enforce the compulsory use of life jackets on waterways in Anambra State. Read more »