Nigeria: APC Appoints New Deputy National Chairman, Fills Vacant Positions in NWC

Ali Dalori replaces Abubakar Kyari, who was recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu as minister of agriculture and food security. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Drug Dealer' Knocks Down NDLEA Operative, Evades Arrest in Lagos

The operative knocked down by the suspect vehicle "suffered multiple injuries all over his body and compound fracture on his two legs, for which he is currently on hospital… Read more »

Nigeria: Tobi Amusan Qualifies for 100m Hurdles Final At World Championships

Amusan, running in lane seven, won the second semi-final with a time of 12:56 seconds despite having a slow start. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Assembly Rejects Six Former Commissioners, Others

The reason for the rejection of the former commissioners was not mentioned in the statement. Read more »

Nigeria: Wike On First Official Assignment, Inspects Rail Transport Project

Mr Wike said transportation is one of the sectors he intends to transform in a short time to improve public transportation in the capital city. Read more »

Nigeria: UNDP Organises Intensive Leadership Retreat for Nigerian Governors

The UNDP says the programme will equip governors with enhanced leadership skills, knowledge, and the mindset for leading others. Read more »

Nigeria: World Power Lifting - 11 Nigerian Athletes, Five Officials Depart for Dubai

The championship will be held from 23 August to 29 August, in Dubai, and will serve as the 2024 Paralympic Games qualifiers Read more »

Nigeria: Gender Gap - Group Calls for Review of Strategy On Achieving Women Inclusion in Electoral Process

"The outcome of the 2023 elections, and the dismal outcome of having scandalously reduced percentage of women in elective positions, makes it necessary for development partners to… Read more »

Nigeria: African Senior Women's Volleyball Championship - Kenya Spanks Nigeria, Qualify for Semis

The Paul Bitok-led Kenyan side dominated the game from start to finish Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Foil IPOBs Attack in Imo, Kill One, Arrest Two Others - Official

A Boko Haram fighter and his wife surrendered to Nigerian troops in North-east Nigeria, an official said. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks NIMC Chief, Appoints Replacement

Mr Ngelale also announced that the president has appointed a replacement for Mr Aziz. Read more »

Nigeria: Muhammad Badaru - From Governor of Northwest's 'Island of Peace' to Defence Minister

Muhammad Badaru was governor of Jigawa State for two consecutive terms from 2015 to 2023 Read more »

Nigeria: Tasks Ahead of Nigeria's New Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo

Mr Keyamo took the baton of aviation minister from Hadi Sirika, whose efforts at reform were captured under the Aviation Sector Roadmap. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Governors' Forum, LGs Disagree Over Operation of Sovereign Wealth Funds

ALGON says the NSIA has refused to consult the association on the operation of the funds. Read more »

Nigeria: Toyin Falola, Babawale, Other Scholars Speak On Nigeria's Complexities At Dialogue Session

The event was the first dialogue series organised by the office of the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka. Read more »

Nigeria: How Health Facility's 'Negligence' Led to Loss of My Womb, Woman Claims

Meanwhile, the head of Daddere Primary Health Centre, Hassana Osabo, denies the allegation of Mrs Abubakar. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Promises to Revive Ajaokuta Steel

"Our past leaders recognised the importance of steel development but lacked the political will to achieve its objectives," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: Badaru, Matawalle Assume Duty, Pledge Strong Defence Apparatus to Counter Emerging Threats

The minister assured that their tenure would bring about remarkable change in the country's security situation and pledged not to joke with the appointments. Read more »

Nigeria: Seven Major Tasks Before Nigeria's New Education Minister, Tahir Mamman

The education minister may have to mandate all agencies under his watch, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, to publish their income and expenditure at… Read more »

Nigeria: IPMAN to Fed Govt - Deploy Local Technology to Tackle Nigeria's Petroleum Refining Challenges

"The new minister of state for petroleum who is from the Niger Delta should encourage the government to bring operators of the illegal refineries in the creeks to the national… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Foundering Economy to Test Mettle of New Ministers Edun, Anite, Bagudu

The three ministers have the herculean task of formulating measures to strengthen the Nigerian economy, ranging from stabilising the naira, restoring investor confidence, aligning… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Official Selection Committee Founder Chineze Anyaene-Abonyi Steps Down

Her decision comes days after she secured the Oscars' re-approval of the NOSC, just as Nigeria and the rest of the world prepare for the 96th edition of the Academy Awards. Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Accuses Nigerian Govt of Resolving to Detain Him 'Indefinitely'

The IPOB leader, who recently met with physicians over an ear problem, accuses the SSS of being responsible for his ailment. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Granted Me Permission to Accept Ministerial Appointment - Wike

Mr Wike also said PDP governors submitted names for ministerial positions to President Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Kill Two Suspected Kidnappers in Forest, Rescue Victim

Kidnapping has become one of the prevalent crimes in many Nigerian cities. Read more »