June 30, 2023
Nigeria: 11 People Killed in Benin Road Accident - FRSC
The FRSC is investigating the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Reopen Eko, Apongbon Bridges 9 July but Repairs to Continue
"At exactly midnight on Sunday, July 9, the bridges will be re-opened so that commuters will have smooth passage on Monday morning of July 10." Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Sure Buhari's Naira Redesign Policy Would Not Prevent My Electoral Victory - Tinubu
"Our monies were confiscated. The cashless policy didn't work, it was terrible then. I realised that I came to this palace to invoke the spirit of freedom which we are noted for." Read more »
Nigeria: Yemi Alade Releases New Single, 'Fake Friends'
"With this new relatable single, Alade celebrates true friendships and puts fake friends at bay." Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: I'm Taking Baby Steps As President, Not in a Hurry - President Tinubu
"I am taking baby steps as the president, not marching in a hurry, being ready to listen, maintain an open door policy, let the freedom flow, let the confidence return to… Read more »
Nigeria: FIFA Women's World Cup - Super Falcons Coach Slams Nigeria's 'Poor' Preparation
"I joke about it with people here in the U.S., we have less days than a college preseason to prepare for the World Cup and it blows my mind,"-Waldrum Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Bank Introduces Humanoid Robot to Engage Customers
Another humanoid robot will be deployed in the Bank's next and second Digital Experience Centre, soon to be announced in the coming months. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Invoked 'Emilokan Spirit' Ahead 2023 Elections - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu says he was confident of winning the 2023 presidential election despite the obstacles put on his path. Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Reshuffles 56 Rear Admirals in Major Shake-Up
The Nigerian Navy says it has reshuffled the appointments of some top senior officers comprising 56 Rear Admirals and a Commodore, to reinvigorate the service towards efficiency. Read more »
Nigeria: Yoruba Nollywood Actress, Iyabo Oko, Dies At 62
The death was confirmed by the daughter of the deceased, Bisi Aisha, on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Wife of Ex-Military Governor Evicts Step-Children From Family House
The family is brawling over the late former military governor's estate even when he left behind a will. Read more »
Nigeria: Basketmouth to Headline Prime Video's 'Last One Laughing Naija' Comedy Show
The six-part series will follow the group of comedians as they compete to be the Last One Laughing. Read more »
Nigeria: No Outbreak of Water-Borne Disease in King's College - Management
"According to him, in 2020, the borehole collapsed, and the college brought in some water engineers who came to examine it and advised that it could not be revived." Read more »
Nigeria: How Davido Tried to Make Me Sign Confidentiality Agreement - Singer's Alleged Pregnant Lover
"Joke on you. For $10,000. Yes, I am pregnant. Yes, I will keep it." Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Group Denies Declaring One-Week Sit-At-Home in South-East
The separatist group has been hit by factional fighting. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Immigration Service Promotes 7,000 Personnel, Redeploys 12 Comptrollers
"It will be recalled that 12 Comptrollers were recently redeployed to different states, including FCT, Kano, Jigawa, Ondo, Ogun, and Mfum Border Control, among others." Read more »
Nigeria: How to Avoid More Deaths On Nigeria's Inland Waterways
On the waters between Niger and Kwara states, no fewer than 100 wedding guests, including a father and his four children, met their untimely death as their boat capsized. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Traditional Rulers in Ogun State
President Tinubu is visiting the Awujale of Ijebuland, Sikiru Adetona, and Alake of Egbaland, Adedotun Gbadebo. Read more »
Nigeria: Former Olympian Boxer Okorodudu Dies
Okorodudu represented Nigeria at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games, where he competed in the middleweight category, and he won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Brisbane Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: Bill Gates and Donor Supported Development in Nigeria
Bill Gates' visit to Nigeria this week is both important and significant. His visit precedes that of Malala Yousafzai and other global figures scheduled to be in the country next… Read more »
Nigeria: Journalists Boycott Activities At Akwa Ibom Assembly
"The journalists have made their position known and there is nothing wrong with that." Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: Bawa's Suspension, Continuation of Chequered History of Leadership Succession At EFCC
The chairpersons of EFCC have always left office on an unflattering note. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Urges Tinubu to Investigate Crude Oil Swap Deals
Policy Alert says terminating the direct purchase contract alone was not enough and would amount to half-measure if the 'corrupt system underpinning the swaps was not investigated,… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt Freeing Nnamdi Kanu Won't Be 'Act of Mercy' - Lawyer
Several South-east leaders, including governors, have been appealing for the IPOB leader's release from detention. Read more »
Nigeria: UK to Partner Enugu Govt for Economic Benefits
"I am here to listen, learn, and understand more about your priority and that of your new government to explore areas of further collaboration." Read more »