Nigeria: West African Journalists Decry Govts' Neglect of Environmental Crises

West African journalists decried growing environmental crises in the region. Read more »

Nigeria: Meningitis - WHO Inaugurates Vaccination in Niger After Scores Died

The UN health agency, in a statement, said the vaccination campaign against the meningitis outbreak began on Thursday. Read more »

Africa: Higher Education and the Transformation of Africa, By Toyin Falola

The role of higher education encompasses a wide range of responsibilities and has a broad impact. Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Urges Speedy Review of Abuja Master Plan

"We believe we need to speed up the process to ensure completion, ideally, by 2026. This is crucial for us as an administration." Read more »

Nigeria: Demand for Mining Marshals Shows Sector Support for Policy - Alake

Mr Alake revealed that processes for enacting legislations for the establishment of the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation are already underway in the National Assembly, through… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Rejects Obasanjo's Request to Relist N1 Billion Defamation Suit Against Punch

"The claimant is clearly under a mistaken belief that this suit already dismissed can fall under the category of a struck-out suit," the court said of Mr Obasanjo's request for… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Former Kwara Finance Commissioner for N1.22 Billion Fraud

The former Kwara State Commissioner for Finance is being tried alongside former Governor Abdulfatah over N1.22 billion money laundering charges. Read more »

Nigeria: Jnr Pope - Sound Engineer Precious Ofurum Buried in River State

Precious Ofurum, alongside Jnr Pope and three others, died on 10 April in a boat mishap. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Court-Martials 12 Personnel Over Kaduna Bombing

About 85 civilians were on 3 December, 2023, mistakenly killed in military drone attacks in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: How I Overcame Saudi Arabia Drug Trafficking Allegations, Death Rumours - Sola Sobowale

"God has compensated me because so many things were written about me." Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Receives 268 Cases of Alleged Rights Violations in 4 Months in Kaduna

NHRC says most of the cases are linked to domestic violence, forced marriage, parental issues, unlawful arrests and detention, as well as issues around entitlements and inheritance Read more »

Nigeria: Cyber Politics - Exploring Nexus Between Political Conversations and Election Outcomes

Omoniyi Ibietan's book speaks to the reality of how the demographics of voting is now in favour of digital natives. Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy Is First-Ever African Artist to Stage Highest-Grossing Arena Concert in U.S.

Popularly known as the giant of Africa, Burna Boy has proven himself deserving of the title. Read more »

Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 17 in Enugu-Nsukka Lone Accident - FRSC

"The remaining surviving passenger, who had 64 per cent fire burn injury, is stable and responding to treatment." Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Anti-Graft Agency Vows to Rid State of Corruption, Financial Crimes

The commission plans to open liaison offices in the three senatorial districts in the state to provide easy access for the public. Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Alert - Ogun Govt Urges Residents in Wetlands to Relocate

Mr Oresanya noted that the wetlands were predominantly border towns between Lagos and Ogun states. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Salutes Nigerian Workers On May Day

President Tinubu assured Nigerian workers of his dedication to not only improving their welfare but also enhancing their working conditions and providing the necessary tools for… Read more »

Nigeria: Timeline of Davido, Wizkid's Decade-Long Rivalry, Feud

What began as a friendly competition between two rising stars evolved into a ten-year feud and silent rivalry marked by moments of collaboration, contention, and everything in… Read more »

Nigeria: Pregnant Woman, Children, Others Injured As Gas Explodes in Lagos

The fire service said preliminary investigations suggested that a gas leakage may have triggered the explosion. Read more »

Nigeria: Jnr Pope Burial - Family Urges Public to Rely On Information From Planning Committee

Jnr Pope and four other crew members drowned after their boat capsised in Anam River in Anambra State on 10 April while returning from a movie shoot. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Killing of Rival Cult Member

The police said the suspects confessed to being members of Black Axe confraternity. Read more »

Nigeria: Over-Dependence On Import Causing Drug Cost Inflation in Nigeria - NAFDAC DG

The NAFDAC DG said it is not just about access to drugs but about quality medicine, and that is why "we go after fake medicine." Read more »

Nigeria: Forex Devaluation Contributes to Rising Cost of Drugs in Nigeria - Minister

Other factors contributing to the escalating cost of drugs, according to the Minister, include power supply, technology, the supply chain and the regulatory landscape. Read more »

Nigeria: Peasant Farmers' Dreams Turn to Nightmares As Ondo Govt Gives Land to Corporate Investors

A project of the Ondo State Government for massive production of oil palm through agro-allied companies has led to thousands of peasant farmers being thrown off their farmlands. Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Nigerian Governors Meet in Kaduna, Discuss Security, Development

The meeting was the first in 2024. At a previous meeting in December 2023, similar issues of security and underdevelopment were discussed. Read more »