Nigeria: Delta, Ekiti, Edo, Ondo Seek Shareholder Rights in Benin Disco

The state governments noted that the decision is to ensure the efficient provision of electricity services to citizens. Read more »

Nigeria: Yemi Cardoso - Making the CBN Work Again

The applause for Mr Cardoso and his management team at the CBN should be resounding and high. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Customs Suspends 25 Percent Penalty On Improperly Imported Vehicles

"Stakeholders, including vehicle owners, importers, and agents, are encouraged to seize this opportunity to regularise import duty payments within the designated 90-day timeframe,"… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP - A Nigerian Disaster-Class in Failing to 'Read the Room'

As for the PDP, if their members are more obsessed with sounding correct and logical, than listening to their voting bloc, they should ask Jeremy Corbyn and Mitt Romney how this… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Foil Kidnap Attempt On Buruku-Kaduna Highway

"While conducting a routine crime prevention patrol along the highway, the vigilant PMF personnel spotted bandits near Corner Ugara." Read more »

Nigeria: Emulate Otti, Stop Pensions to Ex-Governors, Obasanjo Tells Nigerian Governors

The bill repealed the law supporting the payment of pensions to former governors and their deputies in Abia State. Read more »

West Africa: Nigerian Govt Reiterates Intention to Boost Power Supply to 6,500mw in Six Months

Mr Adelabu compared Nigeria's power generation capacity unfavourably to that of countries like Korea and China, underscoring the need for substantial improvement. Read more »

Nigeria: Death Toll in Bauchi Alms Stampede Rises to 7 - Police

The death toll from Sunday's stampede in Bauchi at an event for the distribution of alms has risen to seven, the police in the state said on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Feared Dead in Plateau Communal Dispute

Locals said the violence began on Saturday night and continued until Sunday morning before security agents restored order. Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Impounds 44,948kg of Hard Drugs in Lagos, Ondo, Edo States

The NDLEA Commander advised those indulging in illicit activities to abstain from such criminal acts, saying the command would not rest until criminals were brought to book. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Files Tax Evasion Charges Against Binance

The federal government of Nigeria on Monday initiated criminal proceedings against Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform. Read more »

Nigeria: Gaza - Akpabio At Parliamentary Conference, Calls for Ceasefire, Release of Hostages

"Cessation of hostilities must be part of our resolutions. Access to humanitarian aid must be part of our resolutions. At the same time, release some hostages and even those who… Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Binance Speaks On Escape of Executive From Nigerian Custody

Mr Anjarwalla escaped a day after the Nigerian government slammed a four-count criminal charge on him, Tigran Gambaryan and Binance. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Appoints 168 Aides, 104 Board Members

The appointees comprised nine senior technical assistants (STA), 81 senior special assistants (SSAs), and 78 special assistants (SAs) Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Donates Grains to Kano As Governor Queries Ramadan Feeding Programme

The donation consists of 100 trucks of rice, 44 trucks of sorghum, and four trucks of maize Read more »

Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - SSANU Threatens Indefinite Action, As Unions End Warning Strike

The SSANU President, Mr Ibrahim said: I hate to say and with a very heavy heart, if it means shutting down the system again, once our organs sanctions it, we will do it. This time… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Election Observation Mission Praises Voting in Senegal Presidential Election

The 130 ECOWAS observers are monitoring the Presidential elections which is taking place at 15,633 polling units across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers in Bauchi

The police identified the suspects as Haro Adamu, 35 years old; Aliyu Saidu, 40 years old; and Musa Umaru, 35 years old. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Hails Team Nigeria's Performance At African Games

Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian CSOs Ask ICC to Investigate Crimes Committed By Terrorists, Security Operatives

"We urge ICC Prosecutor, Mr Karim Khan, to open full investigations into allegations of massive atrocity crimes perpetrated by criminal gangs, terrorists, and law enforcement and… Read more »

Nigeria: Detained Binance Executive Escapes From Custody in Nigeria

Mr Anjarwalla escaped a day after the Nigerian government slammed a four-count criminal charge on him, Tigran Gambaryan and Binance. Read more »

Nigeria: The Delta Massacre of Soldiers and Quest for Justice

Ironically, it is the Nigerian state that fostered it through its acts of omission or commission. Read more »

Nigeria: Actor Amaechi Muonagor Dies At 62

The late actor suffered a stroke and sought financial support from his fans in November 2023. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Seeks Joint West Africa Regional Protection of Undersea Cables

"By ensuring the security of these vital assets, we can attract more investment, spur economic growth, and enhance our competitiveness on the global stage." Read more »

Nigeria: How 137 Kaduna School Students Were Rescued - Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters says justice awaits the abductors of tha Kaduna students. Read more »