Nigeria: Another Tinubu's Ministerial Nominee in NYSC Certificate Controversy

Mr Tunji-Ojo, presented an NYSC certificate with discrepancies that raised questions as to its authentication. Read more »

Nigeria: How Tinubu Was Misled in Nominating Maryam Shetty As Minister - Ganduje

He said the president only contacted him following a backlash on social media that greeted her nomination. Read more »

Nigeria: Three Myths About Subsidy Removal

On 1 January, 2012, the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan announced a decision to remove the petroleum subsidy. The current rulers of Nigeria were then the main… Read more »

Nigeria: India-Bound 'Couple,' Excrete 148 Wraps of Heroin, Meth

The male suspect excreted 82 wraps of cocaine with a gross weight of 1.822kgs in five excretions, while Ms Ilonzeh egested 101 wraps in four excretions. Read more »

Nigeria: Profile - Mariya Mahmud, Kano's New Minister Nominee

Mariya Mahmud is a medical doctor and Kano's former commissioner for higher education. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Coup - Nigerian Govt Think-Thank Warns Against Military Intervention

"A military intervention aimed at regime change in Niger is costly and infeasible and would lead to catastrophically counterproductive consequences for West Africa." Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Attacks Worsen Food Security in Katsina, Yobe

Hunger continues to spread as terrorists wage war against farmers. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Moves to Amend Rules for Electing Presiding Officers

The move to amend the standing rules, however, failed as many senators opposed it. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Women Are Not Adequately Represented in Governance - Gender Experts

Gender advocates further explained the rationale behind the continued underrepresentation. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Coup - Customs Boss Urges Vigilance At Benin Republic, Cameroon Borders

NCS boss says any transit goods through the Nigeria customs territory should be stopped if they are headed to the Niger Republic. Read more »

West Africa: Niger Coup: Tinubu, Ecowas in Dilemma On Deadline Day

Despite the sanctions and other measures taken to reverse the situation in Niger, putschists have remained defiant. Read more »

Nigeria: No Work No Pay - Doctors to Embark On Nationwide Protest

This is despite a directive by the federal government to the management of federal tertiary hospitals to commence the enforcement of the "no work, no pay" policy against the… Read more »

Nigeria: FIFA Women's World Cup - How Nigeria's Falcons Can Defeat England's Lionesses

The Falcons are the underdogs going into Monday's encounter against England, but the Nigerians have the arsenal to surprise the European champions. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria - Guarding Against a Military Intervention in Niger, By Kingsley Moghalu

In consideration of our own national interest, a military intervention must be an absolutely last option for Nigeria, given our own present domestic fragility. Read more »

Nigeria: Commissioners' List - Lagos Lawmakers Kick Over Alleged Exclusion of Party Members

The lawmakers lamented the exclusion of some local government areas and constituencies from the list Read more »

Nigeria: Adamawa Governor Appoints 47 Media Aides

The governor said he was pleased with his newly appointed media team. Read more »

Nigeria: Mo Abudu Appointed Creatives Champion for UK-African Investment Summit

The summit aims to strengthen UK-African partnerships, create jobs and foster growth, support talent in sectors such as finance and technology, and promote women entrepreneurs. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Assembly Orders Suspension of Taskforce Demolition

Many homes were brought down by the Lagos State taskforce. Read more »

Nigeria: Revealed - Tinubu's Ministerial Nominee Was Once Rejected By Senate for Skipping NYSC

President Bola Tinubu had on 19 June appointed Ms Musawa as his special adviser on culture and entertainment economy before later nominating her to his cabinet on 27 July. Read more »

Nigeria: Ministerial Nominees - Senate Screens Oyetola, Lalong, Matawalle, Bagudu, 15 Others Today

President Bola Tinubu transmitted a list of 19 ministers-designate to the Senate on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal - Ondo Government Unfolds Palliative Package

The state government will provide free rides on shuttle buses, abolish hospital registration, consultation fees Read more »

Nigeria: Profiles of President Tinubu's 19 Fresh Ministerial Nominees

The nominees include five former governors, former lawmakers and professionals. The new list brings the total number of nominees to 47. Read more »

Nigeria: Uprise Flag Football League - Yellow Trumpets, Chiefs Set to Battle for First National Title, N5 Million Prize

After the regular season, which took six weeks, the Uprise Flag Football League championship game comes down to a battle between the Yellow Trumpets and The Chiefs. Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Protest - FRSC Arrests Protester Kitted With Special Marshal's Regalia - Official

FRSC official said the man "acted alone in that show of shame". Read more »

Nigeria: Informal Settlements Grow As Borno's Resettlement Schemes Fall Short

Informal settlements have sprung up across Borno State, and especially in Maiduguri, occupied by former IDPs who had fled resettlement centres. Read more »