Nigeria: Alleged Theft - Iyanya Announces Return of One of Mayorkun's Stolen Jewellery

Singer Iyanya via his X handle said an individual returned one of the missing jewellery. Read more »

Nigeria: Mixed Feelings Greet Outcomes of UN Anti-Corruption Conference in U.S.

The CSOs said geopolitical conflicts seemingly contributed to the watering down of many resolutions. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We're Finding It Difficult to End Oil Theft in Niger Delta - Nigerian Military

Oil theft and its negative impact on the country's economy have been a source of concern to the Nigerian government over the years. Read more »

Nigeria: Investment Fraudster Bags 75 Years in Prison for Swindling Investors Over N1 Billion

Amos Olaniyan swindled investors in his phoney "Crime Alert Security Network" over one billion naira Read more »

Nigeria: Traders Protest Alleged Plan to Demolish Complex in Lagos Computer Village

The aggrieved traders appealed to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene. Read more »

Africa: Rema's R&R Album Becomes Afrobeats Most Streamed Project of 2023

According to Top Chart Africa, the R&R album has been streamed 3.84 billion times since it was released on 28 April. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Like Buhari, Tinubu Fails to Meet Nigeria's Commitment to Health Funding

The commitment, which was made by heads of African countries in 2001 and is now known as the 'Abuja Declaration', is a collective effort to promote increased funding for the health… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Reverses Stance On Gaza Ceasefire

Liberia was the only African state and one of only 10 countries of the 193-member UN General Assembly to reject the United Nation's 12 December call for an immediate humanitarian… Read more »

Nigeria: Lalong Resigns As Labour and Employment Minister

Mr Lalong, a former Plateau State governor, tendered his resignation letter to President Tinubu on Tuesday to take his seat as senator for the southern district of the… Read more »

Africa: Hopes, Uncertainties of COP28 Deal Reached in Dubai

Although many of the adopted text languages leave room for different interpretations, the UAE Consensus forged in Dubai could serve as a path to limiting global emissions… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP'll Sanction Wike At the Right Time - Acting National Chairman

"And let me tell you something, it's not only Wike. There are other people who worked against this party. When we get to that level we will sanction everybody. If Wike believes he… Read more »

Nigeria: National Population Commission Gets Zero Allocation for Census in 2024 Budget - Senate Panel

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Appropriations has assured that the postponed national census will be conducted in the first quarter of 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Doctors Seek Legislation to Address Organ Trafficking

The briefing was organised to address the allegation of illegal kidney trade involving Alliance Hospital, an Abuja-based medical facility. Read more »

Nigeria: Beyond the Wike-Fubara Feud

The current feud in Rivers State could further hurt the image of President Tinubu, who has not sufficiently recovered from the controversies that dogged his candidacy during and… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Couple for Allegedly Trafficking One-Month-Old Baby

The police said they acted on a tip-off. Read more »

Nigeria: Wema Bank to Raise Fresh Capital Through Share Sale

The share sale is planned to close on 29 December, and could help beef up its shareholders' funds, which stood at N118.6 billion at the end of September, by one-third. Read more »

Nigeria: TotalEnergies to Invest $6 Billion in Nigeria in Coming Years

Nigeria contributes 8 to 10 per cent of TotalEnergies' global output and is home to more than 18 per cent of its overall investments. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Vaccinates 4.7 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer, a type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix, is the fourth most common cancer among women globally Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Vs Fubara - One Day, One Trouble

The catalyst for the trouble in Rivers state is perhaps because Fubara showed his hands too early. Read more »

Nigeria: Brain Drain - Nigeria Heading for Catastrophic Human Resources Crises

The association also expressed great worry over various attacks and kidnapping of health workers from their workplaces. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Fubara, Wike Sign Peace Deal After Meeting With Tinubu, Shettima

Even though Mr Wike helped Mr Fubara get to office as governor, both men have been on a war path for several weeks. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Imposes Restrictions On Oyo Govt's Bank Accounts Over N3.4 Billion Debt

The court gave the restriction order in a ruling on a garnishee proceeding initiated by former local government area officials in Oyo State. Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Residents Beg Wike to Complete N5.7bn Roads Abandoned 14 Years Ago

The contract for the construction of the roads was awarded by the FCDA to Messrs CAT Construction Company Ltd at the cost of N5.7 billion in 2009 during the administration of Adamu… Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad - Actress Iyabo Ojo Slams Naira Marley With N1 Billion Countersuit

Iyabo Ojo said Naira Marley deliberately misled the public by claiming she owed him an apology for defamation and libel. Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Minister to Face Forgery, Corruption Charges After Days in EFCC Custody

The former power minister surrendered himself for interrogation on 13 September, a day after he was declared wanted by the commission. Read more »