June 25
Nigeria: Peter Obi Attends Labour Party Leadership Meeting, Abure Speaks On 2027
"We have said that we are focused on 2027, that is why we are the only party that has produced its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. We know where we are going and we… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Deputy Comptroller Slumps, Dies While Appearing Before Reps Panel
Andrew Essien, who was in charge of Revenue in the Account Unit of the NCS, was answering questions on the revenue of the Service when he coughed and requested water. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Dismisses Video Claiming It's Recruiting Jihadists
The viral audio-visual suggests the army authorities are recruiting fundamentalists and jihadists into the Force. Read more »
Nigeria: About 3 Million Die Annually of Alcohol, Drug Use - WHO
The report stated that men account for 2.4 million of the deaths from alcohol and drugs. Read more »
Nigeria: I Never Said Nigeria Must Buy New Aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima - Akpabio
"I want to dispel the rumour that you are hearing that the senate president said he will buy a new plane for the president and his vice, irrespective of the fact that Nigerians are… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks On Alleged Extortion of Students By Lecturers
Rufai Oseni, a programme anchor at Arise TV, on Tuesday, shared a post on his X handle from an unidentified student of the university alleging that there were ongoing cases of… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Opens Case Against Ex-Gov Obiano, As Two Prosecution Witnesses Testify
EFCC accused the former Anambra State governor, Mr Obiano, of misappropriating over N4 billion from the state's security vote accounts. Read more »
Nigeria: NMDPRA Speaks On Dangote Refinery's Dirty Fuel Claims
"There is no dirty fuel that we would encourage to come into Nigeria. And there is no dirty fuel being brought in," Mr Ukoha said. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 70% of Nigerian Households Involved in Agricultural Practices - NBS
According to the report, Kano State ranks the highest with about 2.4 million agricultural households followed by Kaduna State with about 2 million Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria's Total Debt Rose By N24 Trillion - DMO
The DMO official said that the debt report was somewhat an improvement from the past, before President Bola Tinubu's government. Read more »
Nigeria: #chivido2024 - 'Today Is the Best Day of My Life', Davido Says As First Wedding Photos Surface
"We are here to receive our wife." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records Seven New Lassa Fever Infections
Cumulatively, Nigeria has recorded 918 confirmed cases and 162 deaths of Lassa fever in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Dead, 11 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash
The Corps cautioned motorists to shun excessive speed and use speed limits, especially at night and during the rain due to poor visibility. Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde Reshuffles Oyo Cabinet
The Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Segun Olayiwola, has been moved to the Ministry of Establishment and Training. Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Deputy Comptroller Dies While Appearing Before Reps Panel
Essien Andrew, who was in charge of Finance, Administration, and Technical Service of the NCS, was answering questions on the revenue of the Service when he coughed and requested… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila On Birthday
President Tinubu prayed for many more years for Messrs Sanwo-Olu and Gbajabiamila. Read more »
Nigeria: University Students Protest Colleague's Abduction in Ondo
After a two-week fruitless search, hundreds of students from tertiary institutions in Ondo State took to the streets of Ode Irele to protest the kidnap of their colleague. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Takes Steps to Prevent Cholera Outbreak in Primary Schools
As part of preventive measures, the government will regularly conduct comprehensive health talks on safe drinking water practices and cholera prevention among learners and staff. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Pepper Is Three for N200,' Akwa Ibom Governor Laments Soaring Food Prices
Government at different levels in Nigeria are battling increasing food prices. Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN Unveils Armed Security Unit At Lagos Airport
The minister said the AVSEC inauguration is different from other practical steps being taken to address begging and extortion across airports in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: 950,000 Women At Risk of Maternal Deaths in Zamfara - Commissioner
The commissioner noted that northern Nigeria, including Zamfara State, had a record of 70 per cent of maternal deaths in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill Nigerian University's Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Students and colleagues of the deceased have also taken to social media to mourn the late professor, sharing stories of how he positively impacted their lives. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill University Deputy Vice Chancellor On Zamfara Highway
Mr Saidu was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Innovation and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Wike's Allies Hold Protest March After Police Ask NULGE to Suspend Protest
The political battle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, has slowed down governance in the oil-rich state. Read more »
Nigeria: PWC Projects Moderate Economic Growth for Nigeria Amid Fiscal Challenges, Inflationary Pressures
PwC highlighted three core areas of focus for the government: structured and focused policy, policy flexibility, and mitigation strategies Read more »