March 12
Nigeria: Witness Provides Details of Contracts Allegedly Awarded 'Corruptly' By Emefiele
The witness said Mr Emefiele, as the CBN governor, awarded 45 contracts, conferring corrupt advantage on family members and associates. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians React As UK Bans Healthcare Workers From Bringing Dependants
The UK revealed that a disproportionate 120,000 dependents accompanied 100,000 workers to the country in 2023. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Soldiers Arrest Benue Councillor for Illegal Possession of Firearm
Mr Ameh, 43, was apprehended by soldiers last Friday at Omusu, a rural community in Okpokwu Local Government Area in the Benue South Senatorial District. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Must Feed Itself and Have Enough for Export - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu said his administration remained committed to ensuring food sufficiency and protecting local industries for sustainable economic growth. Read more »
Nigeria: African Games - Edidiong Umoafia Lifts Nigeria With Three Gold Medals
Umoafia, competing for the first time in the men's 67kg category, swept the podium by winning gold in all three disciplines: snatch, clean & jerk, and total. Read more »
March 12
Nigeria: Like First Lady, Nigerian Minister Recommends Capital Punishment for Another Crime
The officials believe the death penalty would eventually reduce the crime rate. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: African Games - Nigeria Records More Medals in Wrestling
Monday's results mean wrestling won six gold medals, three silver and two bronze medals for Team Nigeria in Ghana. Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele Awarded Contracts to Wife, CBN Official's Firms, Investigator Tells Court
An investigator, while testifying on Monday, told the trial court that Mr Emefiele's wife's firm started enjoying contract patronage from the CBN after Mr Emefiele became the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Moves to Fourth Spot On Medals Table
The country took a big leap in the standings after amassing seven gold medals on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Business Operators Decry Epileptic Power Supply in Bayelsa
"The state can enjoy uninterrupted power supply if the right steps are taken to generate more energy. The state government can tap into available resources." Read more »
Nigeria: 'You're Incompetent,' Governor Slams Local Council Chairperson Over Shoddy Job
The governor said the chairperson made no efforts to construct a pedestrian walkway along an ongoing road project. Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Holds Solidarity Walk for Chioma Okoli On Tuesday
"The walk, tagged, #IStandWithChiomaOkoli, will set off from Kadiri street, off Oregun road, Ikeja, Lagos by 8 a.m.," the organisers said. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 500 Recover From Meningitis Outbreak in Yobe
The first suspected case was reported on 24 December 2023 and confirmed on 26 January. Read more »
Nigeria: Killing of Four Police Operatives, Sealing of Enugu's Shoprite, Other Top Stories From South-East
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's south-east within the past week. Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: Terror in Kuriga - How Terrorists Kidnapped Over 200 Students in Nigerian Community
"Nearly two years, men including young boys haven't been sleeping in the night in Kuriga," Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Directs Nigerian Customs to Return Seized Food Items to Owners
Mr Adeniyi explained that the president has decided to exercise his power according to the feelings of magnanimity that he has for Nigeria contrary to what the law stipulates. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio, Fubara Disagree On 'Power Struggle' Among Nigerian Politicians
Mr Akpabio told Governor Fubara not to struggle for political power if there was no benefit to it. Read more »
Nigeria: Weird Obituary Causes Stir Online
The family of the deceased included the photo of the alleged cheating wife in the obituary poster. Read more »
Africa: African Games - Team Nigeria Wins First Gold Medal
Having landed in the final, Opeyori finished the business of claiming the gold medal with a great display. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Ramadan - Tinubu Urges Rich Nigerians to Help Indigents
"All over the world, leadership belongs to more than one person. There is need to always help the vulnerable in the society." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Transmission Line Vandalised, Fifth in One Month
"During the fault tracing process, the vigilante team leaders in the vicinity notified TCN linesmen of vandalism along the transmission line." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Act Now, Over Metastasising Acts of Terror
President Tinubu has acknowledged that vast areas of the country are not policed or are under the authority of non-state actors. Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: African Games - Excitement As Nigerian Wrestlers Win Six Gold Medals
Mercy Genesis kick-started the gold medal rush; winning Nigeria's first wrestling gold medal in the 50kg category Read more »
Nigeria: Media Articles Whitewash Top Nigeria Customs Official Indicted in Multi-Billion Naira Scandal
The official is one of the seven Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) officials arrested and detained for allegedly accepting N12 billion bribes from smugglers who are still walking… Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: Sowore Departs for U.S. After Almost Five Years of Battling Buhari Govt's Charges
In almost five years, I have been denied the ability to visit my family, missing out on precious moments with my darling wife and wonderful children. Read more »