Nigeria: Mambilla Hydropower Project Saga - Ex-Minister Accuses Obasanjo of Distortion of Facts

Former minister Olu Agunloye says former President Obasanjo lied by claiming his government did not award the $ 6 billion contract for the Mambilla power project Read more »

Nigeria: Air Strikes Destroy Over 30 Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers

"These efforts will be sustained in these locations and others until oil thieves and their accomplices desist from their illegal activities." Read more »

Nigeria: After Pressure From Women Groups, Minister Apologises Over Comments On Unical Sex Scandal

Her action followed an open letter from a Woman's Rights Movement of over 500 activists, practitioners, professionals, and NGOs known as Womanifesto. Read more »

Nigeria: MohBad's Management Vows to Retrieve Unpaid Royalties From Marlian Records

Hours after Marlian Music Records boss Naira Marley expressed his condolences, Mohbad's management, Imolenization, has demanded support from Nigerians to get justice for the late… Read more »

Nigeria: Residents Beg Governor Abiodun As Flood Wreaks Havoc in Ogun

Residents say many of them have fled their homes after their properties were submerged by rainwater. Read more »

Nigeria: Five Pregnant Girls Rescued From Suspected Child Traffickers

The girls claimed they did not know the men who impregnated them, according to a statement from the NDLEA. Read more »

Nigeria: Election Tribunal - PDP's Isah Ashiru Sure of Victory

The PDP is challenging the declaration of Uba Sani of the APC as the winner of the 18 March governorship election. Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Confirms Second Wave of Diphtheria in Nigeria, As Country Records 4,717 Cases

WHO noted that Kano, Katsina, Yobe, Bauchi, Kaduna, and Borno states accounted for most of the suspected cases. Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Minister Expresses Displeasure Over Exclusion of Nigerian Referees

Mr Owan-Enoh noted that, without prejudice, the development calls for a reflection of the institutional setting within which we administer sports Read more »

Nigeria: 'If Need Be, We Will Exhume Mohbad's Body for an Autopsy' - - Lagos Police Spokesperson Assures Nigerians

The 27-year-old singer, known for his streetwise and relatable lyrics, died on Tuesday and was buried in Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Third Mainland Bridge to Be Shut for Repairs - Lagos Govt

The Third Mainland Bridge will be shut down on Sunday and 24 September for repairs. Read more »

Nigeria: Fee Hike - After Unilag Budged, NANS Pledges to Engage Other Universities

The intervention of the NANS President, Mr Barambu, who met with the university leadership on Thursday has, however, led to a reduction in the fees for UNILAG students. Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Kill Four, Abduct 30 Residents in Fresh Sokoto Attack

The terrorists spent about five hours in the community. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Will Work With State Govt to Harness Solid Mineral Resources - Minister

Mr Alake said the ministry was determined and committed to harnessing the nation's mineral resources, emphasising that Nasarawa State and other endowed states across the country… Read more »

Nigeria: I Won't Give Excuses, Nigeria Has No Business With Poverty - Tinubu

Mr Tinubu also pledged to reconstruct Eleme axis of the East-West road in Rivers State. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Destroys 89 Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers Stolen Crude Oil in Niger Delta

The troops also discovered and destroyed 21 dugout pits, 56 boats, 138 storage tanks, 235 cooking ovens, six pumping machines, one outboard engine, and two speedboats. Read more »

Nigeria: Delta Reps Seat - Appeal Court Affirms Labour Party's Election After Overturning Tribunal Judgement

Ndudi Elemelu had lost the election to Ngozi Okolie of the Labour Party. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Raises Alarm Over Increasing Attacks By Bandits

Mr Mohammed said terrorists fleeing military operations in neighbouring states are attacking communities in Bauchi. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Head of Refugee Commission

"By this directive of the president, the appointment takes immediate effect," the statement said. Read more »

Nigeria: University of Lagos Reduces Fees After Meeting With Student Union

The obligatory fees for new undergraduate students were reviewed from N126,325 to N116,325 for courses without Lab/Studio. Read more »

Nigeria: Power Restored After Nationwide Outage

"We are dedicated to taking all necessary measures to ensure grid stability and reliability, closely monitoring the situation to prevent future disruptions," the minister said. Read more »

Nigeria: Gavi to Prioritise Nigeria in Malaria Vaccine Rollout - Minister

Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, also accounts for a high percentage of malaria burden globally Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Sets Up Emergency Taskforce to Contain Diphtheria Outbreak in 14 States

Diphtheria cases have been detected in 14 states, with Kano as the epicentre. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Women Minister Threatens 'To Jail' Liars in University's Sex Scandal Probe

"Whoever lies in this Calabar sexual case will go to jail. I will personally make sure that all involved in this shameful act shall be prosecuted and jailed. I am pleading with… Read more »

Nigeria: 14-Year-Old Akwa Ibom Student Wins Essay Competition

He is to receive a N2 million scholarship. Read more »