Nigeria: Long Overdue Civil Service Reforms

Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office on 29 May, we have seen courageous leadership in action and hard decisions are being taken which were expected, except we want to… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Police Rescue Baby From Sewage Tank

The baby was rescued at about 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday and taken for immediate medical attention at a health centre. Read more »

Nigeria: We've Put Measures in Place to Address Plateau Crisis - Lagbaja

"Be rest assured that you have come to the right place to seek for solution on the security challenges.We have taken some measures and we believe those measures will yield the… Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara - No Amnesty for Bandits, Terrorists - Lagbaja

Mr Lagbaja said the amnesty programme had failed to achieve its purpose in the past, as it only gave criminals the opportunity to regroup, reorganise and attack defenceless… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Zamfara, Plateau Governors Visit CDS, Call for More Troops in States

Zamfara and Plateau states have witnessed increasing violence in the recent past leading to scores of deaths, destruction of properties and displacement of persons. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Crisis - Soldiers Kill Three Gunmen in Mangu

The gunmen were suspected to be amongst the miscreants fermenting trouble in Mangu LGA. Read more »

Nigeria: Veteran Nollywood Actress Cynthia Okereke Dies At 63

The actress famous for her role in Osuofia in London made news headlines in 2022 when she was kidnapped alongside her colleague Clemson Cornel. Read more »

Nigeria: Woodberry Jailed Eight Years in U.S., Faces Deportation to Nigeria Empty-Handed

Woodberry, an ally of Hushpuppi, pleaded guilty to defrauding at least seven companies of over $8 million in less than one year. Read more »

Nigeria: Customs Intercepts 37 Trailer Loads of Rice, 5 Tankers of PMs in Ogun

The Customs command says it generated N93.301 million from import duties and auctioned seized petrol and scrap vehicles. Read more »

Nigeria: Class of 99 Governors Visit Tinubu, Pledge Support for President

The former governors said they are backing Mr Tinubu because the time for politics has passed. Read more »

Nigeria: Election Tribunal - Appeal Court Needs More Than Statutory 60 Days to Rule - Judge

Mr Ige stated this on Wednesday in Ibadan during a valedictory court session held in his honour at the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division. Read more »

Nigeria: Zulum Names Ex-Minister, Tijani, SSG - Re-Appoints Marte As Chief of Staff

The two appointments were announced by the governor's spokesperson, Isa Gusau, in a statement issued in Maiduguri on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Emenalo Linked With Top Saudi Pro League Job

The Super Eagles defender at the 1994 World Cup is being linked to the Saudi Professional League's top job Read more »

Nigeria: Pakistani Activist Malala Yousafzai Meets Shettima, Advocates Girl-Child Education

The Nobel laureate says she is in Nigeria as part of the activities to mark her 26th birthday celebration. Read more »

Nigeria: Headies 2023 - Flavour, Asake, Basketmouth Bag Nominations (Full Nomination List)

Only music materials, including singles, videos, EPs and Albums released and distributed on digital streaming platforms within the year in review, were considered for nomination. Read more »

Nigeria: Energy Transition - Group Appoints Ex-VP Osinbajo Global Advisor

GEAPP said the choice of Mr Osinbajo as a Global Advisor was informed by the former Vice President's "phenomenal advocacy" prowess. Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Theft - Navy Uncovers Sabotaged NNPC Wellhead in Rivers

"The terrain (site) was discovered by our naval helicopter on routine aerial patrol of the waterways and creeks in our area of responsibility." Read more »

Nigeria: Man, 77, Neighbour, 26, Nabbed for Alleged Rape of 7-Year-Old Girl

The aged man's 26-year-old neighbour was also arrested for the same offence. Read more »

Nigeria: NECO Releases 2023 Common Entrance Examination Result

The permanent secretary said 76 pupils had the highest score of 203 while six pupils had the lowest score of one mark. Read more »

Nigeria: Women's World Cup - Some Super Falcons' Stats You May Not Know

Nigeria's average age increased from 2019, but they are still the youngest in Group B, and Coach Randy Waldrum chose 13 players to play in their first World Cup Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCL Restates Plan to Sell Shares Soon

"As a company that is guided under the regulations of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, the NNPC Limited will declare its shares to the public for acquisition very soon." Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Investigates Contract Awards On Aba, Port-Harourt, Umuahia, Ikot - Ekpene Roads

The committee will investigate the level of funds released, utilisation and the level of work done so far on the road. Read more »

Nigeria: Shut Your Door Against Ex-Governors Lobbying for Appointment, Former Kaduna Milad Umar Tells Tinubu

Public office is a trust that cannot be entrusted to person (s) of dubious character," Mr Umar said. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Urge Govt to Suspend Hike in Fees in Universities, Unity Schools

The lawmakers say the increase in fees could cause disruptions for students who cannot afford them and that while many may be forced to defer their studies, others could drop out… Read more »

Nigeria: Four Lessons Tinubu's Election Taught Religious, Ethnic Bigots - El-Rufai

Mr El-Rufai said religious and ethnic bigots should learn from Mr Tinubu's election. Read more »