Nigeria: Gombe Gov Urges Northern Colleagues to Checkmate Out-of-School Syndrome

"The most unfortunate thing is that we are in the 21st Century, but we are yet to key into the development agenda of the world." Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Minister Hadi Sirika's Absence Stalls Arraignment On Fresh Corruption Charges

The former aviation minister was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, days after the EFCC arraigned him alongside his daughter, Fatima, and her husband, last Thursday on similar… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Files Suit, Petitions Police Against Plan to Marry Off 100 Orphans in Niger

The minister described the plan to marry off the 100 orphans as "unacceptable" emphasising that a full-scale investigation has commenced on the issue. Read more »

Nigeria: At TEF, We've Supported 700 African Health Entrepreneurs - Elumelu

Tony Elumelu Foundation, African health entrepreneurs, Abu Dhabi Health Leaders' Forum Read more »

Nigeria: Explosion Reported Near Shell Gas Plant

Confirming the incident, SPDC spokesman Michael Adande noted that the incident occurred near the facility. Read more »

Nigeria: We Made Mistake Adopting Western Liberal Democracy - Obasanjo

"Let me go back to the beginning where we got it wrong--the western liberal democracy, that is what the Europeans have. When you look at the western liberal democracy, it is a… Read more »

Nigeria: University Governing Councils - ASUU Issues Fresh Ultimatum to Tinubu

The universities have operated without a governing council for close to a year since Mr Tinubu dissolved them in June. Read more »

Nigeria: Wafu B U17 Championship - Nigeria's Golden Eaglets Pass Age Test

The declaration of eligibility of all 20 players is testimony that the tests conducted on the players by the Nigeria Football Federation before the team's departure were perfect Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Supported Marriage of 100 Orphans - Niger Speaker

The Niger Speaker denied forcing the girls into marriage. Read more »

Nigeria: FEC Approves Initiative to Transform Nigeria's Infrastructure, Housing Sectors

The initiative, as approved by the council, is tailored to meet the urgent demand for critical infrastructure. Read more »

Nigeria: FEC Approves New Visa Regime, Airport Ticket Payment By Highly Placed Nigerians, Others

The FEC meeting, which began on Monday and was presided over by President Bola Tinubu, also approved memos from the ministries of works, communications, power and FCT. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Adjourns Plenary in Honour of Late Lawmaker

Until his death, Mr Dogonyaro was the Vice Chairman of the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils Software to Showcase Mineral Resources to Investors

The DSS is a comprehensive software platform that serves as a one-stop shop for investors seeking credible and decisive information on Nigeria's mineral resources, facilities and… Read more »

Nigeria: Six More Kidnapped Kogi University Students Rescued

20 of the 24 students of the university kidnapped last week have been rescued by security operatives and local hunters Read more »

Nigeria: Ikpeazu Reacts to Allegation of Diverting N10 Billion for Airport Project in Abia

Mr Otti, during his recent trip to the US, accused Mr Ikpeazu of allocating N10 billion to a non-existent airport project in Abia State, an allegation the former governor denied. Read more »

Nigeria: AGN Prohibits Unnecessary Photographs, Videos At Jnr Pope's Burial

Jnr Pope will be buried in Enugu State. Read more »

Nigeria: Suspected Robber Arrested in Bank With IED After Demanding N100m

The yet unidentified man had approached a teller with a note demanding N100 million Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Ltd/First E&p Joint Venture Launches 'Impact First' Initiative, Donates Over N50m to NGOs

The 'Impact FIRST' programme is designed to provide much needed support to NGOs that are addressing critical issues ranging from healthcare access, education access, poverty… Read more »

Africa: African Union, Ethiopia, and New Developments in Transitional Justice in Africa

While the transitional justice agenda in South Sudan has experienced setbacks, the same cannot be said for The Gambia, Liberia, and Ethiopia. Read more »

Nigeria: Table Tennis - Toriola Speaks On New Coaching Role As Nigerian Players Gun for Glory in Rwanda

Three Egyptians and a Nigerian will slug it out for passage into the final match for the women's singles title, while the semifinal battle in the men's singles will be between… Read more »

Nigeria: New Police Commissioner Assumes Duty in Anambra, Assures of Security

The new commissioner of police in Anambra State said there was the need to work with other security agencies for a well-coordinated response to insecurity in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: NFVCB to Classify Skits, Digitise Registration Process

"Britain, Kenya, and South Africa have moved from censorship to classification. Hence, Nigeria needs to adapt to the changing times". Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Sack 50 Communities, Abduct Hundreds of People in Zamfara - Lawmaker

The lawmaker representing Zurmi/Shinkafa federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Bello Hassan, told BBC Hausa Service on Tuesday that terrorists sacked at least 50… Read more »

Nigeria: Four Suspects Arraigned for 2021 Kidnap of Uniabuja Lecturers, Family Members

The four suspects were allegedly part of a gang of kidnappers who, on 21 November 2021, invaded the UniAbuja Staff Quarters in Gwagwalada, Abuja, and abducted six persons… Read more »

Nigeria: NLC, TUC Picket Electricity Agencies' Offices in Sokoto Over Tariff Hike

NLC and TUC are demanding that the federal government (FG) roll back the increased electricity tariffs Read more »