January 07
Nigeria: Questions Accountant General Must Answer On Betta Edu's N585.2 Million Illegal Transfer
It appears the humanitarian affairs minister may have made several illegal transfers of government funds into private account(s). Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Intercept Hard Drugs From U.S., Arrest Suspect - Official
The NDLEA also said it arrested a female arms supplier. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Buhari, Other Dignitaries Expected at Adesina Book Launch
The book, published by Safari Books, is a memoir by Femi Adesina about his eight years in office as adviser to Mr Buhari. Read more »
January 06
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Govt Strengthens Collaboration With Traditional Rulers
The minister stressed the imperative of collective efforts in curbing pipeline vandalization and oil theft. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves Air Peace, Two Other Airlines as Official Carriers for Hajj 2024
The government also approved Cargo Zeal Technologies Ltd, Nahco Aviance and Qualla Investment Limited as the official cargo companies for the exercise. Read more »
January 05
Nigeria: Militants Attack Traders' Convoy, Kill Eight in North-West Nigeria
The traders were attacked while despite the presence of armed soldiers in the convoy. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Lists 58 Illegal Tertiary Institutions, Others Students Should Avoid
NUC had in 2022 published the same list of illegal institutions, which was signed by its immediate past Executive Secretary, Abubakar Rasheed, a professor. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Crises - Protesting Residents Raze District Head's House
A group of protesters in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, on Friday, razed the home of the District Head of Bokkos, Monday Adanchin. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Kills 43 Terrorists, Arrests 115 Others - DHQ
DHQ said troops are hunting terrorists in their hiding places and conducting targeted offensives to destroy them. Read more »
January 04
Nigeria: Nollywood Film 'A Tribe Called Judah' Shatters Nigerian Records
The movie was released in cinemas on 15 December 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Zack Orji - Nigerian Hospital Speaks On Actor's Treatment
Mrs Musawa said the actor underwent brain surgery on 1 January 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Aruna Quadri Loses Quarterfinal Match, Out of World Table Tennis Finals
Many believe that although Aruna Quadri is returning home, he gave a good account of himself at the tournament. Read more »
Nigeria: The Ghali Na'abba I Knew
The last time I saw my boss, brother and friend, Rt. Hon. Ghali Umar Na'abba (CFR), was at the National Hospital Abuja, and he looked at me and tried to talk, there was something… Read more »
January 05
Niger: Hunger, Abandonment Forces Displaced Locals Back to Terror-Ravaged Niger Communities
Residents who fled their communities due to constant attacks by terrorists return while attacks persist. Read more »
January 04
Nigeria: We're Yet to Receive N200m Tinubu's Palliatives - Senate
A presidential aide said on Thursday that the federal government had distributed palliative items worth N200 million and N100 million to senators and members of the House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Yoruba Actor Olofa Ina Dies
On Thursday, actor Olofa Ina's2 death was announced by his colleagues on Instagram. Read more »
Nigeria: Third Mainland Bridge Closure - Govt, Lagos Issue Travel Advisory
From 12 a.m. to 12 noon, the bridge would be open for Mainland Inbound Island travels. Conversely, from 12 noon to 12 a.m., motorists would be able to access the bridge from the… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Nigerian Community for Failing to Pay 'Terror Levy', Kill 10
The terrorist kingpin is infamous for imposing levies on communities in Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Raises Concerns About Degrees Issued in Benin, Togo
Mr Favour appealed to the Nigerian government to consider the fate of genuine students in Benin Republic. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Anti-Graft Body Visits Dangote Group's Headquarters in Lagos
The EFCC stormed Dangote Group's headquarters just as the company tried to surrender boxes of documents to it. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Scramble for Alternatives As DStv Confirms Afcon 2023 Blackout
While CAF is buoyant to have secured a substantial deal with New World TV for both free-to-air and pay-TV rights across sub-Saharan Africa, many feel navigating the unfamiliar… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Restructuring, Not Ending Operations in Nigeria, Says Syringe Company
The "restructuring phase will only make the company experience a brief break within this period." Read more »
Nigeria: Amotekun Commanders March for Akeredolu in Akure
Akeredolu was a man who left enduring legacies as a testament to his doggedness and resilience, one of them being the Amotekun Corps. Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi Workers Call for Review of Civil Servants' Salaries
Nigerians are going through a tough time because of economic hardship. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Company Announces Power Outage in Port Harcourt
The company did not state how long the outage will last. Read more »