Nigeria: Burna Boy - Speed Darlington Released On Bail After Five-Day Detention

In a contentious video, Speed Darlington allegedly mocked Burna Boy's association with American rapper Diddy, who the FBI arrested on multiple charges, including sexual… Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Begins Processing Sesame, Fumigating Hibiscus for Exportation

The Jigawa State Government and the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) collaborate to upscale commercial production of sesame and hibiscus by farmers in the state for local… Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Kills Pregnant Women, One Other in Ebonyi - Official

"The flood also affected 12 schools, six houses and 45 shops at the Abakaliki Building Material Market." Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Urges Ministry of Power to Restore Electricity in Ondo Communities Ravaged By Flood

About 13 communities in Ondo State were ravaged by flood following a heavy rainfall last Friday. Read more »

Nigeria: What Petrol May Cost Across Nigeria As NNPC Quits Off-Taker Role

As NNPC withdraws as a middleman for Dangote Refinery petrol, the price of petrol at fuel stations in Lagos may rise to N991.21 per litre, N1,040.31 in Kano, and N1,007.35 in… Read more »

Nigeria: Leading Africa's Climate Solutions With Clean Air Task Force

The work of CATF in Africa is more than just a commitment to reducing methane emissions. It is a part of the collective global movement towards sustainable development,… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils Programme to Address Malnutrition, Food Insecurity

The proposed programme, "Nutrition 774 Initiative," aims to improve nutritional outcomes across all 774 local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Tuberculosis - Lagos Confirms 15,000 Cases in 2024

As of March, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that Nigeria has the highest TB burden in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Speaks On Claim Directing NNPC to Stop Refinery Operations

Mr Lokpobiri said the statement does not represent his position as the minister overseeing the oil sector, nor does it reflect the stance of the federal government. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Boat Mishap - Two Passengers Still Missing - Official

The agency said no passenger manifest was filled to confirm the authenticity of the number of passengers aboard the boat. Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - These Three Men Say They Criticised August Protest Yet Became Treason Suspects

The three avowed critics of the #EndBadGovernance protest arrested in Kaduna narrate their journeys to becoming treason suspects through apparently harmless social media… Read more »

Nigeria: Pioneers in Artificial Intelligence Win 2024 Nobel Physics Prize

At 91, Mr Hopfield became the third oldest person to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics, while the youngest laureate in physics is Lawrence Bragg, who was 25 years old when he was… Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Expresses Concern Over Fatal Road Accidents, Excessive Force Against Protesters

"The Human rights violation data continues to rise, we wish this is one data that we wouldn't want to grow, but unfortunately it still keeps growing," the NHRC said. Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi, 15 Other States Want Supreme Court to Declare EFCC Illegal, Curb Its Powers

The Supreme Court adjourned the suit originally filed by the Kogi government. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Condemns Attack On UAE Ambassador's Residence

"The Federal Republic of Nigeria notes with concern, the attack on the residence of the UAE Ambassador in Khartoum on Sunday." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Human Rights Commission Receives 305,300 Complaints in September

"As we explore the data, let us not lose sight of the human stories behind these numbers." Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Laments 'Japa' Syndrome, Urges Migrants to Love Nigeria More Than Money

Mr Akpabio said the migration of Nigerians to other countries has negatively affected many sectors, particularly the education and health sectors in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Release My Son, I'm Begging You' - Speed Darlington's Mother to Burna Boy

"I just got information that my son is missing. His gateman called my family and notified my family that there was a video he made and put on the internet about Burna Boy..." Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Nigeria, DRC, Burundi Most Affected in Ongoing Mpox Outbreak

The data from 1 January to 29 September shows that Nigeria comes third with 78 confirmed cases with no death. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Softens Bail Conditions Imposed On Defendants in #endbadgovernance Protest Trial

The defendants have struggled since last to meet the bail conditions set by the trial court where they face baffling treason charges in connection with the August #EndBadGovernance… Read more »

Africa: $20m Democracy Fund Launched in West Africa Amid Surge in Pro-Military Sentiment

The fund is intended to support West African states currently facing various democratic challenges. Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox - Nigeria Records Six New Confirmed Cases

According to NCDC, the states affected in the reporting week are Plateau, Delta, FCT, Katsina and Imo. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawal Mourns 9 Zamfara Guards Ambushed and Killed in Tsafe

Governor Lawal, in a statement by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, described the attack as a barbaric act committed by dispersed bandits on the run. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Some People Have Promised to Burn My Office, Kill My Daughter If I Take VDM to Court' - Falana

"... I laughed and told my daughter not to worry; I'll take it up. I have already taken it up, and we must let these guys know where we're coming from." Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Workers Embark On Indefinite Strike Over Welfare Issues

Mrs Adeyeye said whether it is a matter of promotion or estacode, the agency has been following the rules and is committed to promoting the workers' welfare. Read more »