July 10
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Threatens to Sanction Airlines Over False Departure Schedules
"The NCAA regulation says no airline shall display deceitful passenger departure time at its counter, advert material or on its website." Read more »
July 09
Nigeria: Abuja Man Who Attempted Suicide Risks One Year in Jail - Official
The case has reignited concerns over Nigerian laws criminalising attempted suicide. Read more »
July 10
Nigeria: Nigerian Exchange Bars Eight Companies From Trading
The punitive action remains in force until the companies hand in their outstanding 2023 audited financials to the exchange, the document stated. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe Records 34 GBV Cases in Six Months - Police
The spokesman advised parents to always monitor their children's relationships, noting that GBV perpetrators could be relatives, neighbours or acquaintances. Read more »
July 09
Nigeria: Bill to Create Extra 74 Seats for Women in Parliament Passes Second Reading
The bill, among others, proposes to amend Sections 48 and 49 of the Constitution to provide one special seat reserved exclusively for women in the Senate and House of… Read more »
Nigeria: 'My Biggest Prayer Is to Understand Muslim Faith' - Tonto Dikeh
The actress, who was the running mate of the Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of the ADC, Tonte Ibraye, in the 2023 general elections but pitched tents with the ruling APC… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Idol - Mira Clear Evicted As Ric Hassani Makes Tough Decision
After a staggering 40 million votes, it was announced that Chima and Lammy had made it to the finale. Read more »
Nigeria: Oronsaye Report - Senate Asks Govt to Suspend Wind Down of National Film Board
The Senate said government must follow due process in winding down the agency. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Construction of 2,000 Housing Units in Eight States
"Last month, the first leg of the exercise included ground-breaking for 1,500 units in five northern states." Read more »
Nigeria: Food Crisis - State Governors to Receive 60 Trucks of Fertiliser Each - Akpabio
Senators and House of Representatives members will also get some trucks of fertilisers for their constituents this weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged 423 Billion Fraud - El-Rufai's Officials Give Details of Loans Obtained, Projects Executed
The lawmakers accused ex-governor El-Rufai of mismanaging about N423 billion from loans obtained by his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Olympic Games - President Tinubu Approves Total Budget for Team Nigeria
The Minister of Sports Development revealed that Team Nigeria's budget was wholly approved, and now it is left to the athletes to reciprocate the wonderful gesture by winning… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Suggests Creation of Livestock Ministry
Thousands of people are killed annually in violence between migrant herders and local farming communities in many states in Nigeria. Read more »
Cameroon: Boko Haram - 69 Terrorists, Family Members Surrender in Cameroon, Niger - MNJTF
Those who surrendered consist of 13 men, 43 women and children. Read more »
Nigeria: CJN to Inaugurate 22 Justices for Appeal Court
The inauguration will significantly increase the number of Justices of the Court of Appeal. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges Govt to Address Impending Food Crisis
The Senate also said it may summon the minister of agriculture and food security and the Central Bank Governor over the food crisis in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Advocates Investment in Health, Education, Donates N10m to Nursing College - Peter Obi
Mr Obi said he is particularly concerned about the training of nurses "because they are at the centre of our primary healthcare delivery". Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Confiscates N20 Million Worth of Fake Products
NAFDAC reiterates its ban on Paraquat agrochemicals, pledging rigorous enforcement, and urges the public to report suspicious activities or products to its nearest office. Read more »
Nigeria: Building Collapse - Group Seeks Lagos Governor's Intervention for 13-Year-Old Victim
Ms Lasisi underwent double amputation in the hospital based on the complexity of the injury sustained. Read more »
Nigeria: NBA Reacts to Alleged $150 Billion LGBT Clauses in Samoa Agreement
The NBA president said the association had the opportunity to review the Samoa Agreement on behalf of the Nigerian government before it was signed. Read more »
Nigeria: What Tinubu Said About New Livestock Ministry, Dairy Production, Farmers-Herders Violence (Transcript)
The Nigerian leader said he believes the work of the committee would lead to increased meat and dairy production. Read more »
Nigeria: How 1xcup Changes the Lives of Its Participants, Helps People Get a Future
The participants of the 2023 tournament talk about their unique experiences and how they are looking forward to 1xCup 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Bill to Create Extra 74 Seats for Women in Parliament Passes Second Reading
The bill, among others, proposes to amend Sections 48 and 49 of the Constitution to provide one special seat reserved exclusively for women in the Senate and House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Aide Deletes Statement Announcing Duty-Free Food Importation
Bayo Onanuga, in a statement quoting Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari and posted on his official X page, said the President approved a "150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for Food… Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Hardship - Hanks Anuku Stages Protest Over Hunger in Nigeria
In a video that has since gone viral, the actor passionately addressed the widespread hunger and hardship in the country. Read more »