Nigeria: Nigeria Committed to Promoting Trade, Technology With Korea - VP Shettima

Mr Shettima also reiterated the government's desire to create one million jobs in the digital sector for young Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Speaker Appoints Media Aides, Others

The Speaker urged the new appointees to show utmost commitment to the implementation of the legislative agenda of the 10th House of Representatives. Read more »

Nigeria: Cheating Rumours - Banky W, Adesua Spotted in Church, Keep Mum On Allegations

On Sunday, rumours were rife that Banky W allegedly cheated on Adesua with a former label signee. Read more »

Nigeria: Ribadu Assumes Duties As NSA, Speaks On Tinubu's Vision to Secure Nigeria

Mr Ribadu says the enormous task of securing the country is that of all Nigerians and all friends of Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Yobe State House of Assembly Inaugurated, New Speaker Elected

He is the immediate past Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Canvasses Redoubled Efforts to Combat Drug Trafficking, Abuse in Nigeria

Mr Tinubu called for the education of citizens, especially the young and other vulnerable, on the dangers of drug abuse and the need to stop stigma and discrimination. Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Minister Declines Top Global Position for Possible Appointment in Govt

On Monday, the global vaccine alliance, GAVI, announced Mr Pate's decision to decline his appointment as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more »

Nigeria: Why Buhari Could Not Remove Petrol Subsidy - Garba Shehu

Mr Tinubu announced the removal of the subsidy on petrol during his inaugural speech on 29 May, leading to the increase in petrol prices by almost 200 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: BET Awards 2023 - Burna Boy Wins Best International Act a Fourth Time (Full Winners List)

Davido's performance of "Feel it' and 'Unavailable' from his 'Timeless' album was a highlight of the 2023 BET Awards Read more »

Nigeria: Lai Oso - Glowing Tributes As LASU, IPI, ACSPN, CJID, Others Mourn Late Renowned Media Scholar

From LASU to DELSU, where he performed his last academic assignment as an examiner, among other institutions, including civil society, and newsrooms, Nigerians have continued to… Read more »

Nigeria: Hajj 2023 - Millions of Pilgrims in Makkah Commence Journey to Mina Ahead of Arafat

The pilgrims will be staying at Mina in their state of Ihram. They will proceed to Mount Arafat on Tuesday and subsequently move to Muzadalifah where they will spend the night in… Read more »

Nigeria: Reporter's Diary - a Journey Through the Prophet's City, Madina

Pilgrims, according to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), spend five days in the city of the prophet, pray in his mosque, and visit some of the historic and… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Opens Shelter for Survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence

The shelter is to ensure the preservation of life, safety, stability, empowerment and subsequently the reintegration of survivors back into the society. Read more »

Sierra Leone: #sierraleonedecides2023 - Commercial Activities Return As Sierra Leone Voters Await Results

13 candidates participated in the presidential election, including frontline candidates Julius Bio of the SLPP and Samura Kamara of the APC Read more »

Nigeria: Cross River Govt Suspends Boat Operations After Death of Medical Students

The state governor has asked the police to speed up their investigation into the incident. Read more »

Nigeria: Emerging Headwind and Resetting Governance in States

With the exception of Lagos State, none of the states can sustain itself without funds from the monthly sharing of revenue by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Enugu-Bound Passengers, Kill Two

The gunmen robbed the passengers of their belongings. Read more »

Nigeria: Blasphemy - Amnesty International Condemns Sokoto Killing, Calls for Investigation

The organisation said the authorities must ensure those responsible for the killing are brought to justice. Read more »

Nigeria: Why People in Government Are Corrupt, and Why Nothing Might Change

Most Nigerians are excited for the few days in office of President Tinubu and how he has performed so far. However, one striking revelation is the amount of revelations of… Read more »

Sierra Leone: #SierraLeoneDecides2023 - Why We Allowed Vehicular Movement During Election - ECSL Chairman

"Yesterday we had Saful election," the electoral commission chief said Read more »

Sierra Leone: #SierraLeoneDecides2023 - Emulate Nigeria's Peter Obi, Sierra Leone Party Regulations Chair Tells Politicians

"I have always referred to Peter Obi when he lost the election; we all know the promise he held when the elections were being conducted," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Four Places You Can Buy Cheap Rams in Kaduna

As the economic hardship bites harder, many Nigerian Muslims have either surrendered their desire to slaughter rams to celebrate the festival or are looking for places to get… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Kill Suspected Kidnapper in Delta - Official

The police listed items recovered from the suspect including one AK-47 rifle and three magazines. Read more »

Sierra Leone: #SierraLeoneDecides2023 - One Person Killed During Sierra Leone Election As Voters Await Results

There had been reported cases of violence and tension in parts of the country since the election began Saturday Read more »

Nigeria: Lai Oso, Renowned Nigerian Professor of Communication, Is Dead

Mr Oso served as the President of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN). Read more »