April 19, 2023
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Community Suffers Hardship After Youths Vandalised Banks
There was no way the ATMs could dispense cash, having been vandalised by the youths in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Court Order, APC Expels Former Gombe Governor
A Federal High Court in Abuja had restrained the party from investigating the former governor. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - 'My Family Conspired Against Me to Vote Peter Obi' - Gov Umahi
The Labour Party candidate defeated the President-elect, Bola Tinubu in Ebonyi State. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Secures Majority in Enugu House of Assembly - INEC
The Labour Party (LP) has 14 seats on the list, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has the remaining 10 seats. Read more »
Nigeria: Fintiri Appreciates Adamawa Electorate, Lauds INEC Over His Re-Election
Mr Fintiri promised to deliver more democratic dividends for the development of the state in his second term. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Crisis - Peter Obi, Lawmakers-Elect, Others Meet in Asaba - Official
The Labour Party, now Nigeria's third-largest party, also expelled some of the party's leaders. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Governorship - Abdullahi Bayawo Picks PRP Ticket
In his acceptance speech, Mr Bayawo, who hails from Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi, called for synergy among the party faithful. Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Governorship - Fintiri's Re-Election Is Victory for Democracy - PDP
The PDP said the spontaneous jubilation after the official declaration of Mr Fintiri as the rightful winner of the election was a confirmation that the party and its candidate were… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Nigeria: Remembering Gospel Music Star Osinachi One Year After
One year after Osinachi's demise, the world, especially her colleagues in the ministry, appear to have moved on. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Demote Officer Filmed Slapping Motorist in Rivers
In the clip which has been circulating on Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp, one of the officers, armed with an AK-47 rifle, is seen slapping the unidentified man after beating him… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Nigeria: Aviation Workers' Strike Results in Gridlocks Around Lagos Airport
"For over eight years, the conditions of service have not been implemented as the aviation agencies are functioning without governing boards." Read more »
April 18, 2023
Nigeria: Bühler, Nigerian Govt Collaborate to Boost Rice Production
"We are the ideal partner to assist the government with its food security initiatives...," an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops PDP From Suspending, Expelling Rivers Governor-Elect, Others Loyal to Wike
The Rivers State governor-elect and other allies of Governor Wike had expressed their fear of possible suspension or expulsion to the court. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapped Kaduna Students Escaped From Abductors - Official
The students escaped days after they were kidnapped Read more »
Nigeria: Malaria Vaccine - What to Know About Life-Changing R21
It is reported that the 2021 results from the Phase-IIb trial reported that R21/Matrix-M demonstrated high-level efficacy of 77 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Reacts to Binani's Suit On Adamawa Governorship Election As Collation of Results Resumes
Mrs Dahiru, on Monday, approached the court seeking court to restrain the commission from voiding the illegal declaration that announced her as governor-elect. Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Supplementary Poll - Judge Raises Doubts About Binani's Suit
The judge, Inyang Ekwo, who expressed doubts about Binani's suit, directed Binani's lawyer to return to court on 26 April to address him on the point of law. Read more »
Nigeria: After Two Attempts, Nollywood Producer Tchidi Chikere Announces Third Marriage
A serial groom, Mr Chikere married his first wife, Sophia Williams, an actress, producer, skincare expert, and entrepreneur in 2003. Read more »
Nigeria: Petroleum Industry Act Is Nigeria's Second Biggest Energy Sector Achievement - Buhari
"For decades, we were told that because of various vested interests, it would be nearly impossible to pass the bill but we made it happen," Mr Buhari said. Read more »
Nigeria: Matric Board Extends 2023 Direct Entry Registration
Mr Benjamin said the extension was to allow candidates with Cambridge A'Level results to verify their certificates during registration and to accommodate other applicants more time… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Develops 'Climate Smart' Goat Farming
The university said meat derived from the breeds is the healthiest of all red meats, having low fat, calories, low cholesterol, and high in protein. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Declares PDP's Fintiri Winner of Adamawa Governorship Election
Mr Fintiri polled a total of 430,861 votes to defeat Mrs Dahiru who got 398,788 votes. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Retains Majority in Senate With 59 Senators-Elect As PDP Trails With 36
The 109 senators-elect will be inaugurated on 13 June. Read more »
Nigeria: Former NBA President Okey Wali Abducted, Lawyers' Group Begs for His Release
The former NBA president Okey Wali was abducted in the early hours of Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Overturns Ifeanyi Ararume's Removal As NNPCL Chair, Awards N5bn Damages
The court ordered the reinstatement of Ifeanyi Ararume as the non-executive chair of NNPCL, and awarded N5 billion damages in his favour. Read more »