July 04
Nigeria: High Hopes As NDDC Organises Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit 2024
The current NDDC management, since it was set up in August 2023, appeared to have successfully moved the commission away from scandals and internal wrangling which had bedevilled… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap Bus Passengers in Kogi
The passengers were on their way to Abuja when gunmen attacked and kidnapped them around Okene in Kogi State. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Married Ooni of Ife - Olori Ronke
Olori Ronke, who witnessed two sides of the Ooni before and after he became king, also spoke about life as a queen. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Come Forward If You Have a Child for Mohbad', - Late Singer's Dad Appeals
"It will be a thing of joy for me to see my grandchild, and I will be happy knowing Mohbad died and left behind a child." Read more »
Nigeria: Opening Model for Economic, Financial Inclusion Underway - Shettima
The federal government had on 25 April unveiled the Aso Accord on Economic and Financial Inclusion, a multi-pronged blueprint designed to achieve universal access to financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Mbah Signs Four Bills Into Law to Stop Open Grazing, Land Grabbing
The development occurred amidst frequent clashes between herders and farming in Enugu State. Read more »
Nigeria: FCET Crisis - Nigerian Minister Set to Meet Warring Parties, As Students Write Ministry
A copy of the letter, exclusively obtained by this newspaper, noted that the meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the ministry's headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria's Federal Capital… Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: Son Hacks Father to Death
The suspect has been arrested, the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: No Suicide Attack On Kaduna-Abuja Highway - Official
He said reports of such an incident are therefore deemed erroneous. Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: Investigation - the True Story of '400 Tractors' Ex-Gov. Lalong Claimed His Govt Bought for Plateau
In 2018, Governor Lalong announced the purchase of 400 tractors for the use of farmers across Plateau State. Read more »
Nigeria: Abaribe Meets Nnamdi Kanu, AGF Fagbemi, Seeks IPOB Leader's Release
A special counsel to the IPOB leader has, however, refuted the senator's claim. Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: Senate Constitutes Committee to Probe Importation of Adulterated Fuel By NNPC
The Senate said it may consider amending the PIA in order to confer more powers to the NNPCL to ensure effective regulation. Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: South-East Reps Caucus Backs Call for Nnamdi Kanu's Release
The caucus said it is convinced that a political settlement is the quickest, most effective, and honourable way of closing Mr Kanu's matter. Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Board of Consumer Credit Corporation
CREDICORP has the responsibility of accelerating "access to consumer credit to millions of Nigerians." Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Mulls 'Special Summit' for Regional Integration
He said the summit was necessitated by the challenges of development and the rapidly changing geo-strategic and geo-political environment. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Reacts As Striking Lecturers Insist On Strike
The university has denied all the allegations, insisting that every action taken by the university followed laid-down procedures and guidelines. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Residents Lament As Floods Cripple Activities
"Everywhere is flooded, we have been evacuating water from our premises since the rain started." Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Senators Meet AGF, Seek Nnamdi Kanu's Release
The 15 senators from the five states in the South-east handed over a letter of appeal for Mr Kanu's release to Mr Fagbemi for onward transmission to President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Denies Discussing Nnamdi Kanu's Release With South East Governors
Governor Alex Otti posted a message, which some people interpreted to mean that Mr Obasanjo joined in taking a decision to engage the Federal Government over Mr Kanu's case. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Against Unregistered Drug in Nigerian Markets
NAFDAC noted that the product was found without a NAFDAC registration number. Read more »
Ghana: Ghanaian Chef Ebenezer Smith Arrested Over Guinness World Records Dispute
Chef Ebenezer Smith claimed to have broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, which Hilda Baci once held in May 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: There Are Over 277 Guns Around National Assembly - Senator
"As I am here, I check my phone regularly and I know the number of guns that are very close to me here. This is just less than one thousand installations. Within us now, there are… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George, Lands New Job
The former Super Eagles coach has signed a two-year deal and set to be officially unveiled to the fans and media Read more »
Nigeria: Protesting Students Shut Down Nigerian Highway
The protest caused a disruption to the free flow of vehicular movement, with many passengers stranded and unable to reach their destinations. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges Govt to Accommodate North-East in Legacy Road Projects
The Senate noted that the non-inclusion of the North-eastern states in the projects will further worsen the infrastructural challenges of the region. Read more »