West Africa: WAEC Reacts to Calls for Rejection of Computer-Based Examinations

Some days ago, the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYF) called for the rejection of the new model. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records Over 1,000 Lassa Fever Infections, 219 Deaths in 2023

NCDC noted that 28 states recorded at least one confirmed case across 121 Local Government Areas in 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Governorship - APC Shares 'Aso-Ebi' Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court has set Friday (12 January) as judgment day on an appeal filed by the governor, Mr Yusuf, challenging his sacking from office by two lower courts. Read more »

Africa: Afcon - Sanwo-Olu to Send Off Super Eagles On Tuesday

According to a press release from the NFF media officer, Ademola Olajire, the Eagles will arrive in Lagos aboard a chartered aircraft on Tuesday evening for the send-off. Read more »

Niger: Taraba Govt to Reintroduce History Subject in Basic Schools

History, the Taraba State governor said, has a connection with development of any society. Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2023 Preview - the 24 Talismans to Look Out for in Cote d'Ivoire

All the countries coming to AFCON 2023 have one player, on whose shoulders lies a lot of responsibility to help their teams achieve their respective goals. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Detains Ex-Humanitarian Affairs Minister Over Alleged N37.1 Billion Fraud

The former minister arrived at the headquarters of the commission in Abuja in honour of an earlier invitation over the pending N37.1 billion fraud case on Monday morning. Read more »

Nigeria: Humanitarian Ministry Scandal - Tinubu Suspends Betta Edu

The suspension according to a statement by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale is with immediate effect. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign Agreement for 2024 Hajj

He noted that the arrangements the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had put in place would improve the 2023 Hajj operations and ensure the safety and comfort of Nigerian pilgrims. Read more »

Gambia: Alleged Jammeh Enforcer Sonko Goes On Trial for Crimes Against Humanity

Mr Sonko faces charges of murder, rape, false imprisonment, torture, among others. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Benue Governor's Election, Reserves Decision On Ebonyi

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court led by John Okoro said issues raised about the disputed Benue State governorship in the appeal did not qualify as post-election matters. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Needs Leader Who'll Mobilise Resources for Growth, Development - Former Army Chief

The state is set for another off-cycle governorship election slated for 16th November by INEC. Read more »

Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: 25 Afcon Records You Must Know As Super Eagles, Others Get Set to Rumble in Cote d'Ivoire

The Super Eagles and many Nigerian players have written several pages in the Nations Cup record books Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians in UK Narrate Ordeal Assessing Healthcare, As Doctor's Strike Continues in England

The doctor's strike, according to reports, has led to the cancellation of as many as 200,000 appointments. Read more »

Nigeria: Trapped Airlines Funds - CBN Pays $61.6m, Brings Total Settled Backlog to $2bn

There had been concerns globally about Nigeria's status as the country with the highest amount of foreign airlines' trapped funds, which accrued from ticket revenue. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu to Sign 2024 Budget This Week, As Tinubu Commissions Rail Project February

Mr Sanwo-Olu said his administration remained dedicated to the successful implementation of pivotal projects to foster the robust growth of the state and ensure the well-being of… Read more »

Nigeria: Five Killed As Boat Capsizes in Anambra

Thirty passengers were rescued from the river. Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Remo Stars Score Two Late Goals, Lobi Stars Shock Kwara United in Ilorin

Two late goals from substitute Okon Aniekeme ensured 10-man Remo Stars once again dominated the South-west derby Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 and Citizens' Role in Shaping a Better Society

Let's take the challenge of 2024 as the imperative for the youth to see the easy life and unearned wealth as obnoxious and a self-nihilistic path to be avoided. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Lawal Flags Off Distribution of Vital Inputs to Zamfara-West Farmers, Construction of Tsangaya School

The programme in Gummi LGA aims to provide essential input support and services to the Zamfara-west senatorial district farmers. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Signs MOU With Saudi Arabia On 2024 Hajj

The Saudi Arabian Ministry for Hajj and Umrah has allocated 95,000 Hajj slots to Nigeria for the 2024 holy pilgrimage. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Investigating Payment Reportedly Made Into Private Account By Humanitarian Affairs Minister - Information Minister

Mrs Edu has come under heavy criticism from diverse Nigerians for ordering the transfer of N585.2m into the private bank account of a civil servant, who is the accountant in charge… Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Stops Lagos Inland Waterways Revenues Flow, Favours Federal Govt

The Supreme Court held that the existing laws do not favour the Lagos State government's contention on resource control. Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Govt to Unveil New Ohinoyi of Ebiraland Out of 70 Contestants - Official

The stool of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland became vacant following the demise of Ado Ibrahim, who passed on at the age of 74 years after a protracted ailment. Read more »

Nigeria: All You Need to Know About Viral List of 'Fake' Nigerian Professors

A source, who does not want to be quoted, told this newspaper that former NUC ES, Abubakar Rasheed, only spoke in 2019 about hundreds of Nigerians parading honourary… Read more »