August 18, 2023
Nigeria: Understaffed, Ill-Equipped PHCs Hamper Health Service Delivery in Ogun Communities
Despite government policies and interventions as enumerated by the state's health commissioner, Tomi Coker, PHCs face challenges in service delivery in Ogun State Read more »
Nigeria: Economy - Nigeria in Trouble, Help Yourselves, Nigerian Governor Tells Residents
The federal government on Thursday announced N5 billion palliative to each of the 36 states to cushion the effect of the removal of petrol subsidy. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Government Has 'No Respect for Court' - Judge
"The prosecution has shown that they are not law abiding and have no respect for the court. The court cannot force them," the judge said. Read more »
Nigeria: Abbas Replaces Minister-Designate, Tanko Sununu, As Committee Chairman, As Army Panel Gets Head
Mr Sununu was appointed chairman of the house committee on healthcare services before his appointment as minister in July. Read more »
Nigeria: University Suspends Top Official Accused of Sexual Harassment
Cyril Ndifon was previously suspended by the school authority in 2015 after he was accused of raping a 20-year-old law student in his office, an allegation the professor challenged… Read more »
Nigeria: Amusan Cleared to Compete At World Championships
Amusan's case was argued before the AIU panel on Wednesday, and after an exhaustive session, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles event was able to prove her innocence. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Rape - Lagos Shuts School, Accused Arraigned, Remanded
The perpetrator has since been arraigned for the offence and is currently remanded in Kirikiri Correction Centre in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerian Govt Approves N5bn for Each State, FCT
The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, made the announcement in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Tribunal Reserves Judgment in LP Candidate's Petition Against Enugu Gov
The LP candidate in the election, Chijioke Edeoga, is challenging the victory of Governor Peter Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerian Govt Releases 200 Trucks of Farming Inputs to States As Palliatives
"He (President Bola Tinubu) also asked me to tell this gathering that we are going through a difficult phase in the history of this country but these pains are pains of birth, the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'We're Here to Shape Our Tomorrow Today' - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu assures that there will be broad digital adoption across government processes. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohammed Idris - Shaping Nigeria's Future Through Information and Orientation
Alhaji Idris's advocacy for good governance and accountability through his media platform reflects his dedication to societal progress. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Defence Chiefs Meet in Ghana
The defence chiefs will meet in Accra, Ghana for two days (Thursday and Friday) to finalise plans for the deployment of the Standby Force. Read more »
Nigeria: Uburu Health Links UNTH, LUTH, Stanford in Skin Disease Diagnosing A.I for Africans Globally
The collaboration amongst the three institutions would see the utilization of existing classified skin lesion datasets, first from the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N6.9 Billion Fraud - Court Reschedules Emefiele's Arraignment
Mr Emefiele was present in court for the arraignment on alleged N6.9 billion fraud, but the judge had to reschedule his arraignment. Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Confederation Cup - Governor Obaseki Gives 30 Buses and 100 Jerseys to Fans
The 30 buses will be stationed at 10 strategic routes in Benin City, Edo State Capital to convey fans to and fro the stadium for Saturday's CAF Confederation tie between Bendel… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Committed to Harnessing Mineral Wealth - Official
"This event promises to be a significant platform for key stakeholders in the mining industry to converge and discuss the pivotal role that Nigeria's critical mineral resources… Read more »
Nigeria: How Seplat Drilling Rig Collapsed - NUPRC
The commission explained that the rig completed the drilling of Gbetiokun-11 for NEPL and was demobilised on Wednesday, 9 August. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Security - Research Recommends Four Climate-Resilient Policy Interventions for Nigeria
The researchers said the recommendations became necessary after empirical findings indicated "the negative impacts of climatic factors on agricultural productivity." Read more »
Mali: African Senior Women's Volleyball Championship - Nigeria Defeat Mali, to Face Cameroon
The head coach of Nigeria women's volleyball team, Samuel Ajayi, said his players were nervous in the first set but overcame it as the game progressed Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Mbah Inaugurates Committee On Payment of Outstanding Pensions for Local Govt Retirees
A similar committee was recently constituted at the state level to clear the outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to civil servants since 2006 in Enugu State. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria: After Fatal Attacks, Army Chief Lagbaja Visits Troops in Niger
Mr Lagbaja urged troops to rally together and be more resolute in bringing the nation's adversaries to their knees and restore sanity in troubled areas. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: 'Enough Is Enough,' Cross River Governor Warns Kidnappers
Some gunmen, on 13 July, abducted Ekanem Ephraim, a professor and a neurologist at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria: Flood Kills Over 25,000 Birds in Anambra Farm
About 400 staff members of the farm had been directed to stop work, an official said. Read more »
Africa: First-Ever Africa Cinema Summit to Hold in Ghana
The summit, with its maiden edition, hopes to address the bottlenecks of African cinema and also proffer solutions. Read more »