Nigeria: Xmas - Poultry Farmers, Customers Decry High Cost of Fowls

"I do hope things will be different a day or two to Christmas Day," a fowl customer said. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Comedian Peteru Is Dead

Peteru, a household name in comedy circles due to his unique mimicry, died on Thursday. Read more »

Africa: Super Eagles End 2022 As Africa's Fifth-Best Team

FIFA on Thursday officially published its last ranking for the year as Brazil remain the highest-ranked team in the world. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Tinubu Visits Buhari Day After President Explains Absence From Campaigns

Mr Tinubu visited the president at the Presidential Villa in Abuja Thursday morning. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, London Court Denies Ekweremadu Bail

The court further argued the flight risk especially because Mr Ekweremadu is a passport holder of two other countries aside from Nigeria and could flee to either of these… Read more »

Nigeria: Ogoni Cleanup - Federal Govt Gives Reasons for Slow Pace of Work

The government also explained why the dredging of the Calabar channel is stalled. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Forfeiture of Former Accountant-General Ahmed Idris' $900,000, 15 Houses

Over N30 billion worth of assets have been seized from Mr Idris since his arrest in May, EFCC chair, Abdulrasheed Bawa, said. Read more »

Nigeria: In Jigawa, Floods Worsened Herder-Farmer Conflict

"After the flood subsided, we are now replanting tomatoes, maize, beans and other cash crops that will partially sustain us, but between October to November, strange herders do… Read more »

Nigeria: Osun Governorship Election - There Was 'Seemingly Over-Voting" in Some Units - INEC Official

INEC official appeared as a star witness before the Osun State governorship election petition tribunal. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari's Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Rail Promise Dashed

President Muhammadu Buhari had last March performed the groundbreaking ceremony to commence the reconstruction of the rail line. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Announces 2022 Mini-Bid Round for New Drilling, Exploration Activities

In the 2022 Mini-Bid Round, seven offshore blocks covering 6,700 km2 in water depths of 1,150m to 3,100m is being put on offer. Read more »

Nigeria: Omo-Agege Suspends Campaign Over Death of Supporters in Boat Accident

The APC members were returning from Okerenkoko in Warri South West Local Government Area on Tuesday when the accident occurred. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Poll Projects Peter Obi to Win 2023 Election

Conducted in early December, the results showed 23 per cent of voters willing to vote for Peter Obi if the presidential election were to be conducted today. Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Administration Demolishes IDP Camp

FCTA said the demolition of the IDP camp and other shanties was part of the strategy to address security challenges in the nation's capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Forfeiture of Former Accountant-General Ahmed Idris' $900,000, 15 Houses

Over N30 billion worth of assets have been seized from Mr Idris since his arrest in May, EFCC chair, Abdulrasheed Bawa, said. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Why Buhari Has Not Joined Tinubu to Campaign - Presidency

Garba Shehu said the clarification became necessary to "dispel expressed concerns in certain quarters that the President has not featured in campaigns since the national launch." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves N3.4 Billion to Restore Electricity to Maiduguri

Maiduguri got disconnected from the national grid due to the activities of Boko Haram insurgent, an official said. Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank Amends Cash Withdrawal Policy, Raises Weekly Limits

The upward review comes after the National Assembly asked the bank to considerably adjust the withdrawal limits in response to public outcry on the policy. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Seeks NASS' Approval for N819bn 2022 Supplementary Budget

Mr Buhari said the supplementary budget became necessary because of the devastation caused by floods on farmlands and road infrastructure. Read more »

Nigeria: Death Toll Rises in Zamfara Attack

PREMIUM TIMES reported that at least 64 people were killed in airstrikes by a Nigerian military plane on Sunday at Mutumji Community in the Dansadau District of Zamfara State. Read more »

Nigeria: COP15 - Major Agreements Reached At UN Biodiversity Conference

The UN biodiversity conference concluded with negotiators adopting four goals and 23 targets for achievement by 2030 Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Abducted FGC Yauri Pupils - Dogo Gide

Terrorists led by Dogo Gide invaded the FGC Yauri last year and abducted over 90 pupils and teachers, 11 of whom are still being held by their abductors. Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Assembly Speaker Resigns, New One Elected

The lawmakers have unanimously elected Kizito Bonzina as the new speaker of the state House of Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: Constitution Amendment - Workers Disrupt Activities At Ondo Assembly Over LG Autonomy

Ondo local government workers warn of a backlash at the 2023 general elections against lawmakers or parties who reject local government autonomy Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Demands Reversal of Privatisation of Electricity Sector, Rejects Water Bill

The trade union said since the power sector was handed over to private operators, no significant improvement has been recorded. Read more »