June 26, 2023
Nigeria: Ribadu Assumes Duties As NSA, Speaks On Tinubu's Vision to Secure Nigeria
Mr Ribadu says the enormous task of securing the country is that of all Nigerians and all friends of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe State House of Assembly Inaugurated, New Speaker Elected
He is the immediate past Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Canvasses Redoubled Efforts to Combat Drug Trafficking, Abuse in Nigeria
Mr Tinubu called for the education of citizens, especially the young and other vulnerable, on the dangers of drug abuse and the need to stop stigma and discrimination. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Minister Declines Top Global Position for Possible Appointment in Govt
On Monday, the global vaccine alliance, GAVI, announced Mr Pate's decision to decline his appointment as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more »
Nigeria: Why Buhari Could Not Remove Petrol Subsidy - Garba Shehu
Mr Tinubu announced the removal of the subsidy on petrol during his inaugural speech on 29 May, leading to the increase in petrol prices by almost 200 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: BET Awards 2023 - Burna Boy Wins Best International Act a Fourth Time (Full Winners List)
Davido's performance of "Feel it' and 'Unavailable' from his 'Timeless' album was a highlight of the 2023 BET Awards Read more »
Nigeria: Lai Oso - Glowing Tributes As LASU, IPI, ACSPN, CJID, Others Mourn Late Renowned Media Scholar
From LASU to DELSU, where he performed his last academic assignment as an examiner, among other institutions, including civil society, and newsrooms, Nigerians have continued to… Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj 2023 - Millions of Pilgrims in Makkah Commence Journey to Mina Ahead of Arafat
The pilgrims will be staying at Mina in their state of Ihram. They will proceed to Mount Arafat on Tuesday and subsequently move to Muzadalifah where they will spend the night in… Read more »
Nigeria: Reporter's Diary - a Journey Through the Prophet's City, Madina
Pilgrims, according to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), spend five days in the city of the prophet, pray in his mosque, and visit some of the historic and… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Opens Shelter for Survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence
The shelter is to ensure the preservation of life, safety, stability, empowerment and subsequently the reintegration of survivors back into the society. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Sierra Leone: #sierraleonedecides2023 - Commercial Activities Return As Sierra Leone Voters Await Results
13 candidates participated in the presidential election, including frontline candidates Julius Bio of the SLPP and Samura Kamara of the APC Read more »
Nigeria: Cross River Govt Suspends Boat Operations After Death of Medical Students
The state governor has asked the police to speed up their investigation into the incident. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Nigeria: Emerging Headwind and Resetting Governance in States
With the exception of Lagos State, none of the states can sustain itself without funds from the monthly sharing of revenue by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). Read more »
June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Enugu-Bound Passengers, Kill Two
The gunmen robbed the passengers of their belongings. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Nigeria: Blasphemy - Amnesty International Condemns Sokoto Killing, Calls for Investigation
The organisation said the authorities must ensure those responsible for the killing are brought to justice. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Why People in Government Are Corrupt, and Why Nothing Might Change
Most Nigerians are excited for the few days in office of President Tinubu and how he has performed so far. However, one striking revelation is the amount of revelations of… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Sierra Leone: #SierraLeoneDecides2023 - Why We Allowed Vehicular Movement During Election - ECSL Chairman
"Yesterday we had Saful election," the electoral commission chief said Read more »
June 25, 2023
Sierra Leone: #SierraLeoneDecides2023 - Emulate Nigeria's Peter Obi, Sierra Leone Party Regulations Chair Tells Politicians
"I have always referred to Peter Obi when he lost the election; we all know the promise he held when the elections were being conducted," he said. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Four Places You Can Buy Cheap Rams in Kaduna
As the economic hardship bites harder, many Nigerian Muslims have either surrendered their desire to slaughter rams to celebrate the festival or are looking for places to get… Read more »
June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Police Kill Suspected Kidnapper in Delta - Official
The police listed items recovered from the suspect including one AK-47 rifle and three magazines. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Sierra Leone: #SierraLeoneDecides2023 - One Person Killed During Sierra Leone Election As Voters Await Results
There had been reported cases of violence and tension in parts of the country since the election began Saturday Read more »
June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Lai Oso, Renowned Nigerian Professor of Communication, Is Dead
Mr Oso served as the President of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN). Read more »
Nigeria: Floods Ravage Ondo Communities After Heavy Rains
A 17-hour downpour between Friday and Saturday caused heavy floods in the Ondo communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Governor, Accused of Stealing Billions of State Funds, Donates N200 Million for Sallah
The governor is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged corruption. Read more »
Nigeria: Mob Kills Man Accused of Blasphemy in Sokoto
The incident occurred at the Sokoto metropolis abbatoir around 10:00 am. Read more »