Nigeria: Attorney-General Speaks on Plea Bargain Deal With Ex-Central Bank Chief

The AGF addresses claims that he has signed a plea agreement with the former CBN chief, Mr Emefiele, who is facing corruption charges and ongoing investigations. Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank Under Emefiele Was Den of Malfeasance - President Tinubu

Mr Tinubu in a broadcast to mark the country's 63rd Independence Anniversary said he has started the housecleaning and has appointed a new leadership for the bank. Read more »

Nigeria: Independence Anniversary - Atiku, Obi, Akpabio, Felicitate Nigerians

Nigeria marks her 63rd Independence on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: Endure the Hardship Caused By Petrol Subsidy Removal, Tinubu Urges Nigerians

"I wish today's difficulties did not exist. But we must endure if we are to reach the good side of our future." Read more »

Nigeria: 'New Monetary Policy Regime Will Benefit All Nigerians, Not Just the Rich'

"Reform may be painful, but it is what greatness and the future require," President Tinubu said. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Announces Wage Increase for Junior Federal Workers

"For the next six months, the average low-grade worker shall receive an additional Twenty-Five Thousand naira per month," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »

Nigeria: Groups Urge Govt to Implement Its Women Empowerment Policy

The group urged the president to consider the implementation of the policy as a national strategy to "unlock the potential" of Nigerian women and ensure national growth and… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Appreciates At Forex Markets

The naira strengthened marginally against the dollar at the official market to close at N755.27/$1 on Friday Read more »

Nigeria: 3,000 Security Personnel Deployed to Abuja Ahead of Independence Day

The FCT NSCDC Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, directed the deployed officers and men to protect citizens alongside all national assets and infrastructure in the territory. Read more »

Nigeria: Inadequate Cardiovascular Checks Gives Rise to Hypertension, Stroke - Govt

Statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) show that Cardiovascular Diseases are the foremost cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Grants N1.8 Trillion Tax Incentives in 2022

The government said it granted tax incentives to support businesses and enhance business and economic performance in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, Slammed for Recording Mohbad's Casket

Nigerian actors Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh are at the forefront of the #JusticeforMohbad movement and are planning his funeral activities. Read more »

Nigeria: Prime Video's Mini-Series 'She Must Be Obeyed' Premieres in Lagos

Nollywood actors Patience Ozokwo, Mike Ezuronye, Dakore Akande-Egbuson, Toyin Abraham, Omowunmi Dada, Femi Adebayo, and Timini Egbuson were in attendance. Read more »

Nigeria: TikTok Saga - Napoli Refuse to Apologise to Osimhen

Instead of apologising to Osimhen, the club only explained they never had any intention to offend Osimhen with the soft contents. Read more »

Nigeria: Top Militants Who Attended Secret Meetings With Nigerian 'Officials'

The meeting, which was held in Katsina State, was attended by seven notorious terror gang leaders. Read more »

Nigeria: South-East Summit - Igbos Can't Afford to Be Intolerant People, Soludo Warns

The governors in the South-east took turns to give their perspectives on the consequences of the escalating insecurity on the once strong and progressive economy of the region. Read more »

Nigeria: At Fasua's Birthday Colloquium, Nigerians Advocate National Strategy to Address Economic Crisis

The panellists said Nigeria's education and skill system must be relevant to markets, industries, and national development. Read more »

Nigeria: Protests At Works Ministry in Abuja As Umahi Locks Out Workers for Lateness

Some of the civil servants, who were heard chanting "Umahi Must Go," accused the minister of being insensitive to the hardship they face due to the removal of the fuel subsidy. Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Orders Thorough Investigation Into Attack On Police Officer in Abuja

Omeje Matthew, an inspector, was attacked by armed hoodlums at his residence in the Kabusa area of Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Ashiru Rejects Kaduna Governorship Election Tribunal's Judgement

"Given the ruling of the Kaduna State election tribunal, it has become necessary to share with our supporters, the true position of the ruling," the PDP candidate Mr Ashiru said. Read more »

Liberia: Weah Faces Boakai, Others Again As Liberians Prepare to Elect New President

Liberia will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on 10 October with 19 candidates challenging President George Weah, who is seeking reelection to a second six-year term. Read more »

Nigeria: 30 Candidates Jostle for Headship of PDP Institute

The PDI was established to serve as a centre of excellence for training, capacity building, research and development of democracy, and leadership in good governance, to serve as a… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Acquires New 'Attack Helicopters'

The aircraft manufacturing company also gave the Nigerian government the timeframe to deliver the attack helicopters. Read more »

Nigeria: Floods - Nigerian Govt Lists Most Affected States

The council directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately provide intervention to the affected states. Read more »

Nigeria: Mobile Cyber Threats Rising in Nigeria, Others - Report

Among the most prevalent mobile threats that were detected in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa region are adware and mobile banking threats. Read more »