April 26, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku Visits Orji Kalu, Condoles Him Over Wife's Death
Mr Kalu's wife, Ifeoma, died on 3 April at the age of 61. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Govt Says Nigeria Air Will Take Off Before 29 May
The government also approved N9 billion for the procurement, installation, and inauguration of voice and data recorders in nine airports across the country. Read more »
April 27, 2023
Nigeria: Fear in Abuja Community As Militants Abduct 29 Villagers Overnight
Terrorist outlaws, often called bandits, have been active in Nigeria's Northwest and parts of the FCT. But details on the clear identity and motivation of the Kwali attackers have… Read more »
Nigeria: After Premium Times Report, Makinde Explains Delay in Selection of New Alaafin
This newspaper reported that the Oyomesi, the kingmakers in the kingdom, forwarded the name of the selected candidate to the governor last year. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves Action Plan On Protection of Human Rights
The plan was formulated by the stakeholders in Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government. Read more »
April 27, 2023
Nigeria: Missing Governorship Aspirant Found Dead in Enugu
The Police have confirmed the incident. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Nigeria: Cross River Street Sweepers Protest Over Four Months' Unpaid Stipends
The sweepers say some of them earn as low as N5,000 a month. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Voids El-Rufai's Revocation of C of O of Property Belonging to Abacha's Family
The Kaduna State Government demolished the hotel and revoked its Certificate of Occupancy in 2020 Read more »
Nigeria: Media Coverage of Akwa Ibom Election Created 'War Zone' Image - Governor-Elect
Umo Eno says he was "both a victim and beneficiary of bad and good press" during the 2023 election. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arraign Four Suspects for Alleged Plot to Defraud, Threaten Tiwa Savage
The prosecutor, Idowu Oshubure, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence on or before 13 April 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: World Immunisation Week 2023 - Firm Seeks Post-Covid-19 Catch-Up Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Themed: "The Big Catch-Up", WHO said it is "working with partners to accelerate rapid progress in countries to get back on track to ensure more people, particularly children, are… Read more »
Nigeria: Low-Skilled Nigerians in U.S. Boost Earnings By 1,500% - Report
Nigerians migrate to Canada, the United States, and other European countries to seek opportunities Read more »
Nigeria: Global Partnerships Saved 11.7m People From Malaria Deaths - Dangote
"More than ever, we must collaborate to ensure that no child or person dies of malaria...," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Spend $1.2 Million On Buses to Evacuate Citizens From Sudan
An official also said that no Nigerian has so far been killed since the fighting began in Sudan. Read more »
Nigeria: Dual Citizenship - Ex-Guinea's President, Envoy Speak On Tinubu's Relationship With Country
A Guinean passport with details of Mr Tinubu recently surfaced on social media provoking controversy over his dual citizenship status. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Decorates Personal Security Officer With New Rank, Commends Aides
Mr Buhari's chief personal security officer (CPSO) was prompted from the rank of deputy commissioner of police to the full rank of a commissioner. Read more »
Nigeria: President-Elect Tinubu Burdened By Drug, Identity Scandals, Atiku Tells Court
The drug allegation is part of the grounds on which Atiku anchored his petition challenging Mr Tinubu's victory at the 25 February presidential election. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court President Orders Relocation of Ebonyi Election Tribunal to Abuja
No reason was given for the relocation. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Labour Minister, Musa Gwadabe, Is Dead
Mr Gwadabe died in Kano at the age of 86 after battling an undisclosed ailment Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Begins Evacuation of Nigerians in Sudan
This was revealed in a tweet by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) where it shared a video showing buses parked in line. Read more »
Nigeria: World Immunisation Week 2022 - Firm Seeks Post-Covid-19 Catch-Up Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Themed: "The Big Catch-Up", WHO said it is "working with partners to accelerate rapid progress in countries to get back on track to ensure more people, particularly children, are… Read more »
Nigeria: Transcorp's Quarterly Profit Down By 63% Amid Forex Scarcity
The corporation incurred N2.4 billion in foreign exchange loss on borrowings Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court CJ Orders Relocation of Ebonyi Election Tribunal to Abuja
No reason was given for the relocation. Read more »
Nigeria: NCC Denies Incurring Deficit in 2021 Budget
The Commission reiterates its commitment to effective and transparent processes in all its regulatory, management and financial activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court CJ Orders Relocation of Ebonyi Election Tribunal to Abuja
No reason was given for the relocation. Read more »