December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Rivers Lawmakers Withdraw Impeachment Notice Against Fubara
The withdrawal of the impeachment is part of a peace deal mediated by President Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Commission Facility for Gas Leak Detection Device, Printed Circuit Board
The homegrown innovation was initiated by Amal Technologies Limited and supported by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) under its Research &… Read more »
Nigeria: How NNPC Plans to Revolutionise Nigeria's Power Supply, Industries - Kyari
Mr Kyari said gas would be used to bring revolution in Nigeria in the next two to three years, assuring that progress was already being made on the initiatives to bring gas to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Nigerian Judge, Kill Police Orderly
The police have confirmed the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Yuletide - Tinubu Approves Slash in Bus Fares, Free Train Rides for Nigerians
The federal government said air transportation is not part of the arrangement because the target of the president "is the masses." Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Lawmakers That Defected Must Lose Their Seats, PDP Insists
The PDP is opposing the terms of the peace deal between Governor Fubara and Mr Wike. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Peace Deal - Tinubu Violated Nigerian Constitution - Group
"Our fathers fought for the creation of Rivers State, we will stand to defend it. When injustice and criminality become law and a way of life in the polity, resistance becomes a… Read more »
Nigeria: Retirement - Nigerian Army Honours 113 Generals
The senior officers comprising one full general, a lieutenant general, 67 major generals and 44 brigadier generals are those who retired or due for retirement within the year. Read more »
Nigeria: Lalong Sworn in As Plateau South Senator
Mr Lalong submitted his letter of resignation as labour and employment minister to President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 1,000 Nigerians Stranded in UK - IOM
Many of the Nigerians are unable to return home because they lack the means to come back, while others are ashamed, he added. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue Four Kidnap Victims, Kill Suspect
The rescue operation was in response to a tip-off. Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde Presents Staff of Office to New Soun of Ogbomoso
Governor Makinde called on other contestants to the Soun throne to put the experience behind them and support Oba Olaoye Read more »
Nigeria: Jewellery Theft - Gov Otu to Compensate Mayorkun
"I have a 5 million naira reward for anyone who finds and returns it." Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Reps Fix Date for Passage of Nigeria's 2024 Budget
The Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, said all committees must submit their reports to the appropriations committee by 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Six Farmers Remanded Over Alleged Killing of Herder, Cattle in Kano
The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Theft - Iyanya Announces Return of One of Mayorkun's Stolen Jewellery
Singer Iyanya via his X handle said an individual returned one of the missing jewellery. Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Feelings Greet Outcomes of UN Anti-Corruption Conference in U.S.
The CSOs said geopolitical conflicts seemingly contributed to the watering down of many resolutions. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Why We're Finding It Difficult to End Oil Theft in Niger Delta - Nigerian Military
Oil theft and its negative impact on the country's economy have been a source of concern to the Nigerian government over the years. Read more »
Nigeria: Investment Fraudster Bags 75 Years in Prison for Swindling Investors Over N1 Billion
Amos Olaniyan swindled investors in his phoney "Crime Alert Security Network" over one billion naira Read more »
Nigeria: Traders Protest Alleged Plan to Demolish Complex in Lagos Computer Village
The aggrieved traders appealed to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene. Read more »
Africa: Rema's R&R Album Becomes Afrobeats Most Streamed Project of 2023
According to Top Chart Africa, the R&R album has been streamed 3.84 billion times since it was released on 28 April. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Like Buhari, Tinubu Fails to Meet Nigeria's Commitment to Health Funding
The commitment, which was made by heads of African countries in 2001 and is now known as the 'Abuja Declaration', is a collective effort to promote increased funding for the health… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Reverses Stance On Gaza Ceasefire
Liberia was the only African state and one of only 10 countries of the 193-member UN General Assembly to reject the United Nation's 12 December call for an immediate humanitarian… Read more »
Nigeria: Lalong Resigns As Labour and Employment Minister
Mr Lalong, a former Plateau State governor, tendered his resignation letter to President Tinubu on Tuesday to take his seat as senator for the southern district of the… Read more »
Africa: Hopes, Uncertainties of COP28 Deal Reached in Dubai
Although many of the adopted text languages leave room for different interpretations, the UAE Consensus forged in Dubai could serve as a path to limiting global emissions… Read more »