July 17, 2023
Nigeria: Judicial Interference - Why Bulkachuwa Can't Be Arrested, National Assembly Clerk Tells Court
The Clerk of the National Assembly (NASS) said this in a counter-affidavit he filed in response to a suit filed by former senator, Adamu Bulkachuwa, who confessed to influencing… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Palace in Nigeria, Kill Traditional Ruler
The police confirm the incident which threw the community into palpable fear and panic. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Nigeria: Possible Cases of Anthrax Found In Niger State
Mr Vakuru said animals showing signs of a possible case of anthrax on a farm in Suleja, Niger State, were reported to his office on 14 July. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Nigeria: EU Awards Postgraduate Scholarship to 135 Nigerians
This number places Nigeria in the number one spot among beneficiaries of the EU postgraduate scholarships in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigeria's Daily Petrol Consumption Figure Reduces
NMDPRA says marketers can fix their prices, because it is a free market where there is competition. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Nigeria: Opposition's Atiku's Petition Filled With Contradictions, Confusion, Tinubu Lawyers Tell Court
Mr Tinubu's lawyers wrote this in the final written addresses they filed on behalf of the President with regards to Atiku's petition at the presidential election court. Read more »
Nigeria: Keeping All Options Open in Resolving Nigeria's Banditry
Indeed, thousands of lives have been needlessly wasted by bandits in all the six geo-political zones. Read more »
July 16, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu's Solution to Insecurity, Poverty in North Underway - Vice President
Mr Shettima said the president is determined to define the meaning and concept of modern governance. Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Recovers Arms, Destroys Boat Laden With Stolen Crude in Bayelsa
There was a shootout between the troops and some armed men, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Tinubu's Committee Meets, Promises Succour
The Chairman of the Palliative Committee on Subsidy Removal, Nasir Idris, has assured Nigerians that efforts were on to cushion the effects of the subsidy removal. Read more »
July 15, 2023
Nigeria: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Investigates Alleged Killing of 2-Year-Old Boy By Its Operatives
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it is investigating the alleged killing of a two-year-old boy by its operatives during a raid at a drug joint in Delta… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Trainer Aircraft Crashes in Makurdi
The Nigerian Air Force says there was no loss of lives or damage to any property around the area of impact. Read more »
July 15, 2023
Nigeria: Governor Uzodimma Commits to Violence-Free Imo Governorship Election
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo has restated his commitment to a violence-free process as the 11 November governorship election approaches. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Nigeria: Mandela Day 2023 - UNILAG, Ewan to Host African, UK Universities for Summit
The organisers said the programmes aim to foster cross-fertilisation of ideas, research collaborations, capacity development, and "making more Mandelas among the younger… Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Governors, Igbo Leaders to Meet Tinubu Over Insecurity - Gov Uzodinma
"Federal government still remains the only platform that can address both foreign and local content contributors to this problem," Mr Uzodinma says. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote to Merge Salt, Sugar, Rice Businesses Into Single Company
The merger will unite the salt maker with Dangote Sugar, owners of sub-Saharan Africa's largest sugar refinery, and Dangote Rice into a single entity. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: Reps to Investigate Alleged Tax Abuse By Public Officials As Nigeria Loses N8trn Annually
The lawmakers noted that most abuses arise from fiscal items like capital allowances, Investment Allowances, Pioneer Status Incentives, Free Trade Zone exemptions, Value Added Tax… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - Labour Party Demands Dismissal, Prosecution of INEC Chairman
"We demand unequivocally, the immediate dismissal from office and prosecution of Prof Mahmud Yakubu and the commencement of forensic financial investigation into the expenditure of… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Chair Reacts to Labour Party's Call for His Dismissal, Prosecution
INEC says the Labour Party does not have the jurisdiction to demand the dismissal and prosecution of Mr Yakubu over the outcome of an election in which the party fielded… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: We're Taking Back Our Country - Tinubu Assures Nigerian Women
Mr Tinubu tasked women leaders to educate the citizens on the policies and programmes of his administration with the awareness that the present difficulties are temporary. Read more »
Nigeria: More Witnesses Allege Violence During Ogun Governorship Election Before Tribunal
Ladi Adebutu had earlier called 35 witnesses to back his allegations of electoral malpractice and non-compliance of the poll with the electoral laws. Read more »
Nigeria: 12 Million Poor Households to Receive U.S.$10 Monthly for 6 Months
The president assured that when the loan is granted, the sum of N8,000 will be transferred monthly to the bank accounts of 12 million poor and low income households for six months.… Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Suspends Max Air Boeing 737 Amidst Safety Concerns
"The result of the audit on Max Air Limited must be satisfactory before the airline would be allowed to further operate the aircraft type," the statement said. Read more »
Nigeria: SSS Charges Suspended CBN Chief Emefiele to Court - Official
SSS spokesperson Peter Afunanya, in a Thursday statement, said Mr Emefiele was charged in compliance with a court order. Read more »
South Africa/Nigeria: 2026 FIFA World Cup - Super Eagles Battle South Africa, Benin Republic, Three Others in Qualifiers
CAF qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has nine groups, with the Super Eagles placed in Group C with Benin Republic, led by former coach Gernot Rohr Read more »