December 05, 2023
Nigeria: FBI Investigator Testifies in Fake Traveller's Cheques Case in Lagos
The defendants were re-arraigned on 16 February before I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on an amended 11-count charge of purchase of forged dollar traveller's… Read more »
Nigeria: What We're Doing to Change Nigeria's Economic Fortunes - Shettima
Mr Shettima assured that the Tinubu administration is determined to bequeath a country that is firmly on the path of prosperity. Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly to 'Sanction' Ministers, MDAs 'Not Committed to Budget Defence'
Mr Akpabio also disclosed that the National Assembly will maintain the January-December budget cycle. Read more »
Nigeria: Female Aspirant Declares Intention to Contest in Edo 2024 Governorship
She promised to improve on the ease of doing business in Edo if voted into power. Read more »
Nigeria: Phishing, Other Cyber Attacks Increase in Nigeria, Others
In Q3 2023, South Africa accounted for 28 per cent of attacks on IoT devices that were detected by Kaspersky in the African region. Read more »
Nigeria: Victim Buried Alive By Suspected Kidnappers After Collecting Ransom
Kidnapping for ransom has become one of the dominant crimes in several Nigerian cities. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Govt Trains Health Workers to Prevent Diphtheria Outbreak
There has been a surge in diphtheria infection in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Dame - Obaigbena to Receive Lifetime Award, Izeze, Awoyinfa to Get Fellowships
"As an entrepreneur, you have provided jobs for numerous people in the media industry. As a professional, you have trained many leaders in the media," the letter reads. Read more »
Nigeria: Issues in Tinubu's Oversized Delegation to COP28
Given the country's present debt profile, the current profligacy by the government will make it even more difficult for it to get any listening ear for debt forgiveness or debt… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL Sanctions Katsina United, Other Clubs for Rule Breach
The league's governing body says Katsina United breached Rule B9.7 for an inappropriate display of the surname of player Ibrahim Yahay with jersey No. 27 Read more »
Cape Verde: 2024 WAFCON - Super Falcons Set to Seal Qualification in Cape Verde
The Super Falcons are confident going into Tuesday's second leg in Praia, Cape Verde, and truly, the nine-time African Champions look unstoppable Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Citizens Criticise Nigerian Agencies' Junket to Dubai to Sign MOU
The celebratory announcement of the partnership seemingly to justify their participation in the conference and the government-funded trip to Dubai, angered many Nigerians who… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - I Have No Preferred Successor - Obaseki
The governor has fallen out with his deputy over the latter's governorship ambition. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Investigation Into Kaduna Bombing, Mourns Victims
President Tinubu also directed swift and comprehensive medical attention for the surviving victims. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Nigeria: At Least 31 Civilians Killed in Kaduna Military Airstrike
The Nigerian Air Force which is one of the security outfits carrying out air raids in the area has denied the attack. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - IGP Rolls Out Police Go Green Initiative in Dubai
The IGP said the initiative is the Force's contribution to Nigeria's global commitments on climate change issues. Read more »
Nigeria: Fake Death Saga - Oladips Returns Home, to Address Public Concerns
"Oladips via his Instagram story announced his return to his residence, pledging to address and clarify the accusations surrounding the fabrication of his death." Read more »
December 04, 2023
Nigeria: Igabi Military Drone Attack - Kaduna Governor Orders Investigation Into Incident
The State Government has dispatched top government officials to the area to assess the situation, reach out to the families of the victims Read more »
Nigeria: Ruling Party Postpones Inauguration of Committees
The decision to postpone the inauguration of the committees was taken on Monday at the 138th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting of the party at its national secretariat. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Relentless Boko Haram, Islamic State Attacks - U.S. Report
ISIS-WA, Boko Haram, and Ansaru continued to pose serious challenges to Nigeria's national security during the year under review, according to the U.S. government report. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Confers Doctorate Degrees On Ex-Governor, Top Monarchs
Four thousand three hundred and six-five undergraduate students and 401 post-graduates graduated from the university. Read more »
West Africa: Why Presidential Term Limit Matters in West Africa - WADEMOS Boss, Prempeh
"The moment a country is in a war and hasn't secured its border, state-ness becomes a critical issue. And it's a priority, democracy becomes secondary. And that is part of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Drug Abuse Is Prevalent in Nigeria - Group
The group charged parents to act as friends rather than authority figures to their teenage children. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Won't Zone Governorship Ticket in Edo 2024 Election - Official
Some people are advocating Edo Central to produce the next state governor. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - UN Recommends Four-Way Approach for Climate Justice
Over 158 million more women and girls could be pushed into poverty as a result of climate change by 2050. Read more »