September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Ranked Sixth in World for Organised Crime
Nigeria has an increase of 0.13 points from the 2021 index. Read more »
Nigeria: Tension As Osimhen's Relationship With Napoli Turns Sour
Napoli's official TikTok account has become a source of controversy, facing widespread criticism for posting videos mocking Osimhen. Read more »
Nigeria: Years After Surviving Boko Haram, Children Struggling With Trauma in IDP Camp
Millions of Nigerian children survived Boko Haram terror attacks which killed or displaced their parents and siblings but many of them continue to suffer from trauma many years… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: How I Plan to Stop Naira's Helpless Slide - Cardoso
"Those that want to do business in Nigeria, they want to see that the coast is clear, and if they don't, they will continue to hold on to their money," Mr Cardoso said. Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment - Lawmakers Vow to Continue Proceedings Against Deputy Governor Despite Court Order
The House says its decision is guided by the provisions of Section 188(2) (b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). Read more »
Nigeria: Unions Call for Indefinite Strike to Protest Rising Cost of Living
The labour unions said "the strike is to demonstrate our resolve for a truly independent Nigeria; to take our destinies in our own hands and rescue our nation." Read more »
Nigeria: Police Release Woman Arrested Over Social Media Comment On Tomato Paste
Many Nigerians, including Amnesty International Nigeria, had condemned the woman's arrest. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: State to Pay N395,000 Package to Corps Members
The package includes a one-time N50,000 medical allowance Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Egbetokun Presents N1.3bn Cheques to Families of Deceased Police Officers
Mr Egbetokun said the cheques were for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 policy years under the Group Life Assurance policy of the police. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Lagos State Judiciary to Begin Coroner's Inquest On Late Singer
The Chief Coroner of the state, Mojisola Dada, announced the inquest in a letter. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm Not a Drug Lord, I Have No Hand in Mohbad's Death' - Naira Marley
"I am certain that the culprit behind the death has a vendetta against me and is fueling public opinions to have me lynched for reasons known to them." Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Legislative Agenda - Rising Cost of Living, Insecurity, Other Issues Confronting 10th House of Reps
The 10th House of Representatives and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas are expected to unfold their legislative agenda as the lawmakers resume after their annual recess. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Reps to Probe Operations of Fertility Clinics in Nigeria
The lawmakers noted that there are cases of unethical and exploitative practices in egg procurement and surrogacy by fertility hospitals and clinics. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Pastor Unable to Walk After Embarking On 21 Days Dry Fast
The church said that the pastor has not eaten food or fruits, nor has he drank water during his 21-day dry fast. Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad - 'Life Is Full of Sam Larry' - Portable Teases in New Tribute Track
"Life is full of Sam Larry Let your thing be Portable,In case you want to japa like Marley No peace for the wicked". Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - NEMA Distributes Relief Materials to Households in Enugu
"It is important that we acknowledge that President Bola Tinubu has made a commitment to continue to support the states that are going through flood-related matters through NEMA." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Urges Drug Law Agencies in Africa to Crush Syndicates, Substance Abuse
President Tinubu warned that the African continent would remain in chains till it breaks free from the shackles of the criminal enterprises of drug barons and syndicates of illicit… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Move to Protect MohBad's Royalties, Music Rights, Observe Minute of Silence
The lawmakers also resolved to monitor the ongoing investigation into the cause of Mohbad's death. Read more »
Nigeria: 'How Abducted University Students Were Moved to Dreaded Zamfara Forest'
The police said rescue operation is ongoing. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Tinubu Approves Procurement of 12 Attack Helicopters for Nigerian Army - Lagbaja
Mr Lagbaja said the 12 MD 530F Cayuse attack helicopters would operationalise the Nigerian Army aviation unit, which was set up to improve ground troops' agility, responsiveness,… Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty Demands Release of Woman Arrested Over Comment On Tomato Paste
The woman's arrest was instigated by the manufacturer of the tomato paste, Erisco Foods Limited, who accused her of intentionally making the post "to mislead our esteemed customers… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Cardoso As Nigeria's Central Bank Governor
The Senate also confirmed the appointment of four deputy governors of the bank. Read more »
Nigeria/Egypt: 2027 Afcon - Govt Delegation to Present Nigeria's Hosting Bid in Cairo
Nigeria will make a 10-minute presentation to the CAF EXCO and thereafter will be allocated time to answer questions from its presentation. Read more »
Nigeria: National Youth Games - Gloomy Pictures Dim the Fanfare in Asaba
It is often said that pictures don't lie (not anymore in the era of advanced technology), but some of the pictures coming from Asaba are taking the shine off what should have been… Read more »
Nigeria: Interrogating President Tinubu's UNGA Speech
The entire presentation would have been better if the president had used a teleprompter or a tablet and avoided this habit of licking a finger to help him to turn a page of the… Read more »