December 19, 2022
Nigeria: Special Report - Rape, Child Soldiers At Boko Haram's New Frontier
As Boko Haram enforces a ban on education for children, boys are being forced into an extremist army and girls into a family way. Read more »
December 23, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Tems Shortlisted for 95th Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) unveiled its shortlists for the 2023 Oscars in 10 categories. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Leaving Behind Better Police Force - Minister
"From what I have personally seen, when I compared it to what I used to see years ago I will say that I am satisfied now," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Assembly Passes State's 2023 Budget
The lawmakers passed the bill after a clause-by-clause consideration of items in the financial proposal. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Receives PSC Audited Report, Assures of Improved Police Welfare
Mr Buhari said the federal government has made the welfare of police officers and men a priority and police reforms a sacred duty. Read more »
December 23, 2022
Nigeria: Osun Governorship - Forensic Expert Testifies for Adeleke
The forensic report was also admitted as exhibit by the tribunal after Mr Oduntan was crossed-examined by the petitioners' counsel. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: New Nigeria Professional Football League Season Postponed
Since the end of the 2021/2022 league season in July 2022, there has been no activity in the country's top division Read more »
December 23, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Data Collection for Victims of Terrorism in Katsina
"It is a fact that insecurity in Nigeria has continued to restrict access to basic services," an official says in Katsina. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Sell Five Electricity Companies to Fund 2023 Budget
The government said the sale will take place in the first quarter of 2023 and the proceeds will be used to fund the 2023 budget. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: 'King of Thieves', 'Anikulapo', Other Outstanding of 2022
Although Nollywood might have started the year with the forgettable and unnecessary sequel, Chief Daddy 2, other films eventually saved the day. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Launches Health Insurance, Endowment Fund for Vulnerable Residents
The state government says the initiative comes on the heels of the success of various health insurance plans, including Ilera Eko and EKOTELEMED, a telemedicine service. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Court Jails Convicted Mama Boko Haram of Fraud
The court jailed Ms Wakil, widely known as Mama Boko Haram, making it her third conviction and sentencing for fraud this year. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Over 60 Terrorists, Apprehend Over 50 in North-West, North-Central
DHQ also said the troops apprehended more than 50 terrorists and their collaborators as well as rescued 27 kidnapped victims in various operations within the last three weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - What I'll Do With Ibom Deep Seaport If Elected President - Peter Obi
The LP candidate was in Akwa Ibom to campaign for support. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Eliminates 103 Terrorists in North-East - Official
The official says the troops also apprehended 22 terrorists including four commanders and 18 collaborators within the theatre in the last two weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinsel Now Officially Nigeria's Longest-Running TV Series
The cast of Tinsel, which initially launched in 2008, is in the celebratory mode because they have made it to 3,500 episodes. Read more »
Nigeria: 14 Shocking Nigerian Celebrity Divorces of 2022
On the surface, it seemed Nigerian celebrities were getting the best of their marriages, and suddenly, a surprise sprung on fans. Read more »
Nigeria: We Are Partnering With 15 Firms to Deliver Key Energy Projects - NCDMB
The projects cover modular refining, gas distribution, power generation and manufacturing. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Problems' in Buhari's 2023 Budget Stalls Passage
Lawmakers cannot pass the budget because it "came with some problems" that were discovered by the National Assembly Committees on Appropriations. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesigning - CBN Deputy Gov Briefs Reps, Says 500 Million New Notes Ordered
The CBN official says she does not know the total value of money printed. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigerians Shouldn't Focus On Presidential Election Alone
It is almost impossible for one party to win every election and take total control of the executive and legislative arms of government. Read more »
Nigeria: Gotv Improves Signal Quality in Nasarawa, Abuja, Rivers State
With this go-live of improved services, residents of these cities now enjoy improved broadcast of local and international programming, including the pop-up holiday channel on… Read more »
Nigeria: Famous Nigerian Comedian Peteru Is Dead
Peteru, a household name in comedy circles due to his unique mimicry, died on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: High Voltage Causes 10 Deaths in Zaria
A community leader in Zaria said the power fluctuations virtually affected all houses in the three communities. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Problems' in Buhari's 2023 Budget Stalls Passage
Lawmakers cannot pass the budget because it "came with some problems" that were discovered by the National Assembly Committees on Appropriations. Read more »