August 06
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - 13 CSOs Harp On Dialogue, Release of Detained Protesters
President Tinubu, during his speech on the fourth day of the protest, expressed the government's openness to dialogue with protesters. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - We're Trailing Those Calling for Regime Change - Military
The CDS said the military knew that some protesters calling for regime changes were sponsored, adding that the armed forces and other security agencies were trailing them to bring… Read more »
August 07
Nigeria: Ndume Apologises to APC for Criticising Tinubu
Mr Ndume said he ought to have sought permission from the APC leaders before criticising the president publicly. Read more »
August 06
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Favour Ofili Finishes Sixth in 200m Final
Despite a valiant effort from Lane 9 at the Stade de France, Ofili's luck didn't quite align on Tuesday night Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Heads for Naptip, Six Other Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven qualified Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs,… Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Oborududu Fails in Her Bid for Bronze
The Nigerian could not get any points against the 21-year-old Japanese over the two rounds. Read more »
August 07
Nigeria: Tinunu Appoints New RMAFC Commissioners
Pesident Tinubu said he expects the new federal commissioners to demonstrate absolute fidelity to the nation in the discharge of their duties. Read more »
August 06
Nigeria: How Governors Are Contributing to Hardship in Nigeria - Minister
The minister argued that the federal government was doing enough to end economic hardship in the country, but that some state governors were allegedly sabotaging the efforts. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Approves Unity, Providus Banks' Merger
The CBN said the intervention aims to strengthen Nigeria's financial system and prevent potential systemic risks. Read more »
August 07
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Masari, Six Others to Tetfund Board
The President expects the new members of the board of this pivotal institutional vehicle to be dedicated and committed to driving TETFund's objective. Read more »
August 06
West Africa: Ecowas Speaks On #EndBadGovernance Protests in Nigeria
ECOWAS said it recognises citizens' right to peaceful protests, as guaranteed by the 2001 ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Protest - Police Warn Against Display of Foreign Flags, Calls for Military Takeover
According to the statement, more than 90 suspects have been arrested, "including tailors who sewed the flags and their sponsors." Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Nigerian Govt Places Sponsors On Watchlist, Freezes Accounts
"We have identified some diaspora sponsors; they are on our watch list." Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Protests - Kano Govt Relaxes Curfew
The Kano government imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state for safety during the ongoing nationwide protests. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Lagos Govt to Investigate Journalist's Death, Prosecute Killers
Ayokunle Faji, a justice of the Federal High Court, in a ruling, ordered the state government to conduct a coroner's inquest to determine the cause of Mr Onifade's death, identify… Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's Samuel Ogazi Qualifies for 400m Final, Breaks 36-Year Jinx
Ogazi's qualification is a milestone as it marks the first time a Nigerian will be making it to the event final since 1988 when the legendary Innocent Egbunike made it to the final… Read more »
Nigeria: Why South-East Shunned #endbadgovernance Protest - Igbo Leaders
The protest, which began on Thursday, was billed to last until 10 August. Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - Tinubu's Broadcast, Template for Dialogue - Minils DG
Issa Aremu says President Tinubu's address showed that he "heard loud and clear and understands the pain and frustration driving the protests Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Trio Qualify for Long Jump Final
The Women's Long Jump event is one of the few where Nigeria has won all the colours of medals at the Olympics. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Onojuvwevwo, Onwuzuruike Qualify for Semis After Winning Repechage Races
The trio comprising 2021 bronze Olympics medalist Brume, newcomers Usoro and Ochonogor have made it to the final round of the long jump event Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Rivers Protesters Storm East-West Road
The protesters carried placards with inscriptions expressing dissatisfaction over the poverty, hunger and high cost of food items in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Address Demands of Protesters, NMA Urges Tinubu
"In recent times, President Tinubu's desire to rescue the country from so many issues that have bedevilled it has thrown severe hardship on Nigerians." Read more »
Nigeria: Reporter's Diary - How My Car Shielded Me, Colleagues From Trigger-Happy SSS Men's Bullets
While we were all trying to recover from the police tear gas, at about 12:15 p.m., more police vans arrived and were swiftly followed by hooded SSS officers who shot with intent to… Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Team Nigeria Banks On Ofili, Oborududu for First Medals
Other Nigerian athletes, including Ese Brume and Ruth Usoro, will be in action on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Protests - Kaduna, Zaria Calm As Residents Comply With 24-Hour Curfew
The Kaduna government declared the curfew in response to the breakdown of law and order when hoodlums hijacked the #endbadgovernance protests. Read more »