April 23
Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturer Caught Attempting to Sexually Assault Female Student
The university management has confirmed the development. Read more »
Nigeria: Criticisms Trail Nigeria's Approval of GMO Corn for Planting
Tela maize is a maize variety that has been genetically engineered for improved insect resistance and drought tolerance, to boost farmers' yield per hectare and also complement… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Our Coast, Highways, and Global Warming, By Uddin Ifeanyi
But even if we are to continue to play the ostrich on this matter, as the idea of the coastal highway suggests we are minded to, we may still wonder whether this highway is an… Read more »
Nigeria: Worshippers' Death in Road Crash, Soludos' Anger At Ezeife's Funeral, Other South-East Top Stories
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's South-east within the past week Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo 2024 - Despite Controversies, APC Declares Aiyedatiwa Governorship Candidate
Some of the aspirants rejected the results, saying that no election took place in Ondo State on Saturday. They asked that the exercise be canceled and repeated. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Senator Demands Apology From Matawalle Over Comment On Northern Elders
Mr Matawalle recently described members of the Northern Elders Forum as political" burden" and "paperweight." Read more »
Nigeria: Tips to Self-Fulfilment in Life
You are greater than who you are now! Does that surprise you? It shouldn't really. Most of us intuitively sense it that we are actually greater than who we are right now. Do you… Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Again, Dangote Refinery Announces Reduction in Price of Diesel, Aviation Fuel
This development comes a week after the company announced a reduction in the price of diesel from N1,200 to N1,000 per litre Read more »
Nigeria: N80bn Fraud Charges - Court Asks EFCC to Serve Yahaya Bello Through His Lawyer
A judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja also ordered Mr Bello's defence lawyer to accept service of the N80 billion money laundering charges on his behalf. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games - NNPC Makes Bright Start in Tennis, Volleyball
In tennis, NNPC's Awin Ganjang defeated Ibrahim Afuye of SEPLAT in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 in the men's singles. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks On Murdered Professor
The university described Mr Olomojobi as "a vibrant personality who gave his all to imparting knowledge and empowering young people of the university where he taught." Read more »
Nigeria: NERC Transfers Regulatory Oversight of Enugu Electricity Market to State Govt
NERC noted that all transfers envisaged by this order should be completed by 22 October 2024 Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Super Eagles - Siasia Canvasses Better Treatment for Indigenous Coaches
Presently, the NFF is undecided between hiring another foreign manager or settling for a deserving Nigerian coach. Read more »
Africa: Terrorism Is Alien to Africa, an Imported Evil - Tinubu
President Tinubu said terrorism cannot co-exist with democracy and development. Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Why Grid Collapse Persists in Nigeria - TCN
The TCN said the nation's power sector is currently faced with various challenges, impacting effective service delivery and the incessant collapse of the national grid Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: We Need Advanced Technology to Fight Insecurity, Zamfara Gov Tells UN Deputy Secretary-General
The Deputy Secretary-General praised the governors for their efforts towards finding a lasting solution to the region's problems Read more »
Nigeria: Yoruba Nation - Akintoye, Igboho Write Tinubu, Seek Exit From Nigeria
"Most of us, Yoruba, have no confidence in the 'restructuring' that some of our most respected Yoruba leaders, such as our fathers in our highly exalted Afenifere, are advocating,"… Read more »
Nigeria: NASENI, Nasarawa, Bobtrack to Establish Tractor Manufacturing Plant in North-Central Geo-Political Zone
This was disclosed on Monday during the visit of Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule to NASENI for discussion on the project Read more »
Nigeria: In Final Report, Commonwealth Identifies Factors That Undermined Nigeria's 2023 Elections
The Commonwealth observers said institutional and legal reform is necessary if Nigeria is to make lasting progress on issues such as campaign finance, electoral offences and… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Announces 18 Years As Minimum Age for Tertiary Education
"The minimum age of entry into the university is 18, but we have seen students who are 15, 16 years going in for the entrance examination." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Terrorism-Related Deaths Drop From 2,600 Monthly to 200 - NSA
The NSA said so far, the counter-terrorism efforts of the present administration have been yielding tremendous results. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Boko Haram Bomb Experts Surrender in Borno
Nigerian military says the suspects, who were under the age of 30, surrendered during a clearance operation by the troops on Sunday, April 21 Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: The Implications of Naira's Unprecedented Rally
Unprecedented, yes! Never has the naira made such a comeback against global currencies - especially the US dollar - as it has in recent times. Read more »
Nigeria: Tenure Policy - After Premium Times' Reports, NUC Director Retires, Others Sit Tight
Out of the three directors affected, two, including Chris Maiyaki, who now oversees the NUC, have refused to retire. Read more »
April 20
Nigeria: UTME 2024 - Candidates Experience Glitches As Examination Continues Nationwide
This year, 1.9 million candidates registered for the examination, which started on Friday, 19 April, and would continue until Monday, 29 April. Read more »