December 20, 2023
Nigeria: PDP'll Sanction Wike At the Right Time - Acting National Chairman
"And let me tell you something, it's not only Wike. There are other people who worked against this party. When we get to that level we will sanction everybody. If Wike believes he… Read more »
Nigeria: National Population Commission Gets Zero Allocation for Census in 2024 Budget - Senate Panel
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Appropriations has assured that the postponed national census will be conducted in the first quarter of 2024. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Doctors Seek Legislation to Address Organ Trafficking
The briefing was organised to address the allegation of illegal kidney trade involving Alliance Hospital, an Abuja-based medical facility. Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond the Wike-Fubara Feud
The current feud in Rivers State could further hurt the image of President Tinubu, who has not sufficiently recovered from the controversies that dogged his candidacy during and… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Couple for Allegedly Trafficking One-Month-Old Baby
The police said they acted on a tip-off. Read more »
Nigeria: Wema Bank to Raise Fresh Capital Through Share Sale
The share sale is planned to close on 29 December, and could help beef up its shareholders' funds, which stood at N118.6 billion at the end of September, by one-third. Read more »
Nigeria: TotalEnergies to Invest $6 Billion in Nigeria in Coming Years
Nigeria contributes 8 to 10 per cent of TotalEnergies' global output and is home to more than 18 per cent of its overall investments. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Vaccinates 4.7 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer, a type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix, is the fourth most common cancer among women globally Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Wike Vs Fubara - One Day, One Trouble
The catalyst for the trouble in Rivers state is perhaps because Fubara showed his hands too early. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Brain Drain - Nigeria Heading for Catastrophic Human Resources Crises
The association also expressed great worry over various attacks and kidnapping of health workers from their workplaces. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Fubara, Wike Sign Peace Deal After Meeting With Tinubu, Shettima
Even though Mr Wike helped Mr Fubara get to office as governor, both men have been on a war path for several weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Imposes Restrictions On Oyo Govt's Bank Accounts Over N3.4 Billion Debt
The court gave the restriction order in a ruling on a garnishee proceeding initiated by former local government area officials in Oyo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Residents Beg Wike to Complete N5.7bn Roads Abandoned 14 Years Ago
The contract for the construction of the roads was awarded by the FCDA to Messrs CAT Construction Company Ltd at the cost of N5.7 billion in 2009 during the administration of Adamu… Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Actress Iyabo Ojo Slams Naira Marley With N1 Billion Countersuit
Iyabo Ojo said Naira Marley deliberately misled the public by claiming she owed him an apology for defamation and libel. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Minister to Face Forgery, Corruption Charges After Days in EFCC Custody
The former power minister surrendered himself for interrogation on 13 September, a day after he was declared wanted by the commission. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Ex-Minister From Holding Public Office in Nigeria
The judge issued the order against the former minister over her "disparaging" comment against a court judgement. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Not Tolerate Non-Performance, Tinubu Tells NNPCL Board
President Tinubu asked the NNPCL Board to treat the Niger Delta region where oil is produced with the deserved respect and care. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Musician, Band Abducted
The kidnappers are demanding a sum of N10 million ransom for each victim. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Destroys Fake Wines in Abia, Shuts Market
"Every shop here is a factory (for fake products)." Read more »
Nigeria: FAO Distributes Fuel-Efficient Stoves to 24,500 Borno Households - Official
"The reduction in expenditure on fuelwood was 58 per cent, and the frequency of fuelwood scouting time was reduced from four times a week to 1.5 times a week." Read more »
Nigeria: Singer Harrysong Cries Out, Begs Kcee to Refund His Royalties
'At least, he can take his per cent and give me what is rightfully mine.' Read more »
Nigeria: Assault On Women Alien to Akwa Ibom Culture - Gov Eno
The governor condemned the assault on a woman in Uyo by her lawyer husband, Ekere Ebong. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau South - Lalong Denies Constituents Representation, Holds On to Ministerial Position, INEC Certificate
It's been over a month since the appeal court pronounced Mr Lalong senator but he has yet to present himself for inauguration. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyerinde, Others Applaud Team Nigeria's Performance At World Squash Championship
The Nigerian team improved their position from the 21st position in 2019 to 15th place in 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Medical Doctors Threaten Strike Over Salary Review
Medical doctors and other health workers have downed tools many times in the past over the failure of the government to review and implement the salary structure. Read more »