December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Court Paves Way for Four Lawmakers Loyal to Fubara to Control Rivers Assembly
The control is temporary, according to the court ruling. Read more »
Nigeria: $6bn Hydropower Project - EFCC Declares Former Minister Wanted
The former minister, a few months ago, spoke publicly about his investigation by the commission over the stalled multi-billion-dollar Mambilla Hydropower Project. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - World Leaders Adopt Decision to Transition From Fossil Fuels
''Transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, accelerating action in this critical decade, so as to achieve net zero by 2050 in… Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Flags Off 4-Day Ppros' Conference in Uyo, Acknowledges Governor Eno's Support
The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, who delivered the keynote address, emphasised the need to constantly evolve with the times in communications to dispel wrongly-held… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Nigerian Minister Proposes to Spend Over N1 Billion On Trip to Geneva
"I see that you intend to travel to Geneva next year and you have budgeted over one billion for that. We can't keep going on with over-bloated teams on abroad trips. Use the… Read more »
Nigeria: Humanitarian Affairs Minister Says 2024 Budgetary Envelop Inadequate to Tackle Poverty
"The pittance capital ceiling of N1.5 billion, an increase from the current year's budget, does not in any way match the mandate of the ministry to shrink poverty in Nigeria," the… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: UCL Round-Up - Osimhen Leads Napoli to Knockout Phase, Man United Crash Out
As of Tuesday night, 14 of the 16 teams meant to battle it out in the knockout phase have already sealed their berths. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Nigeria Rejects Call to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
Nigerian government says the call for phase-out of fossil fuels is unfair to Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - New Draft Deal Calls for Fossil Fuel Transition
The draft communique of COP28, published Wednesday morning, includes much stronger language on moving away from the dirtiest sources of energy. Read more »
Nigeria: No Respite for Nigeria's Climate Frontline Communities As Farmers Count Losses
Nigerian farmers recorded huge losses due to extreme weather conditions and inadequate support. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Nigeria: Egypt Air Fails to Transport Passengers' Luggage to Nigeria
Many passengers of Egypt air from Dubai and Cairo were unable to claim their luggage upon arriving Abuja Tuesday afternoon Read more »
Nigeria: Compensation for Delayed, Cancelled Flights Should Commence January - Keyamo
Mr Keyamo also said a list of airlines that delayed or cancelled flights will be published in the media every week. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Govt Set to Unbundle Transmission Company
''To align with the Electricity Act 2023 and the industry's demands, it's time to restructure the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) into two entities: the Independent System… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Akeredolu Goes On Another Medical Leave
In the absence of Governor Akeredolu, the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will assume the responsibilities of the governor in an acting capacity, a part of the statement read. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Gets New Police Commissioner
Fayoade Adegoke takes over from Idowu Owohunwa, who has been promoted to the rank of AIG in charge of the Federal Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon Ikoyi, Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Kizz Daniel Marks 10 Years On Stage With Two New Songs
'Kizz Daniel on November 30th, 2023 promised his fans two new songs to celebrate a decade in the music industry.' Read more »
Nigeria: Finance Minister Wants Centralised, Unified Revenue Collection
The minister also said President Tinubu has authorised an Executive Order to ensure foreign exchange held in cash by Nigerians is paid into the banking system. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Airstrike - Deceased Persons' Families Sue Nigerian Govt, Army
A representative of the victims' families detailed in an affidavit filed in support of the suit how the 3 December airstrike snuffed the life out of the deceased persons and… Read more »
Nigeria: How God Engineered My Collaboration With Ed Sheeran - Fireboy DML
Fireboy expressed surprise at its global impact, revealing that the song, created in a mere 45 minutes, initially didn't resonate with him. Read more »
Nigeria: Funke Akindele Dedicates 'A Tribe Called Judah' to Late Mother, As Movie Hits Cinemas Weekend
The movie premiere had in attendance celebrities from various sectors of the entertainment industry. Read more »
Nigeria: Universal Health Coverage - Nigeria to Unveil Investment Initiative
The initiative aims to guide the renewal of Nigeria's health system as part of the government's broader health agenda. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Presidential Villa's Hospital Isn't in Use Yet - Official
According to the official, the facility's current status is skeletal, awaiting approval to commence full operation. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Monarch Revoked Approval for Sowore's 'Resume or Resign'' Protest - Akeredolu
Omoyele Sowore was said to have paid N100,000 for the use of the Akure Town Hall for a meeting to precede a street protest. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Traditional Ruler in Cross River
Meanwhile, Patrick Egaga, a professor at the University of Calabar, has just been released by his abductors after 26 days in captivity. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Kill Two in Kaduna As Soldiers Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims - Official
During the operation, troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, one AK 47 rifle magazine, and one locally made gun from the bandits. Read more »