August 16
Nigeria: Timaya Unveils Ninth Album 'Gladiator', Features Tiwa Savage, Phyno, Others
The GLADIATOR album is a star-studded affair featuring collaborations and production from some of the industry's top talents. Read more »
Nigeria: The Madness in the National Assembly, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The proof that madness is running wild in the National Assembly is that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen could dare to propose the contentious Counter… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Woman for Burning Lap of 12-Year-Old Housemaid in Taraba
Perpetual David allegedly put a hot electric iron on the lap of the minor as a punishment Read more »
Nigeria: World Youth Day - Jigawa Govt, Unicef Mobilise Youth On Mass Tree Planting
UNICEF said it is supporting the Jigawa State government by providing resources to mobilise the youth population across the state and inculcate the habit of tree planting among… Read more »
Nigeria: Chinese Firm Releases Nigeria's New Presidential Jet Detained Abroad
A French court had authorised the seizure of the new presidential jet and two other aircrafts owned by Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Newly Inaugurated Abia PDP Lawmaker Speaks On Alleged Plan to Defect to Labour Party
Shortly after his inauguration, there were speculations that the lawmaker was forced to sign an agreement with the Abia State Government to defect to the LP afterwards. Read more »
Nigeria: GTBank Confirms Attempt to Hack Its Website
GTBank said the hacking attempt occurred on Wednesday, a day after the bank renewed its domain name. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Our X Account Is Down - EFCC
The landing page of the account, which had over two million followers, reads: "The term you entered did not bring up any results. Please try again later." Read more »
Morocco: Western Sahara's Quest for Independence Seems to Be Flagging
More countries appear to be backing Morocco's plan for 'autonomy' rather than independence for Western Sahara, but will that be enough? Read more »
Nigeria: Immigration Officer Killed Over Communal Land Dispute in Niger State
The land dispute is between the Doko and Kupafu communities in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Guts Seven-Storey Building in Lagos
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Director, Mrs Adeseye, said the situation is under control and no casualties have been reported. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Tightens Surveillance, Border Control Over Mpox Outbreak
This was contained in a statement issued by the minister's Senior Adviser, Media and External Relations, Tashikalmah Hallah, on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Diverts Traffic for Pedestrian Bridge Demolition
He said the diversion was to enable the demolition of the old pedestrian bridge by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Accuses Federal Govt of Interfering in Its Leadership
"The federal government should put an end to the ongoing alleged hybrid war against congress." Read more »
Nigeria: APC Rejects Rivers Court Judgement, Holds NEC Meeting 12 September
"we wish to categorically state and inform the public that the APC is not bound by the judgment delivered by the Rivers High Court in Suit No: PHC 3592 CS. 2023, which reinstated… Read more »
Nigeria: Manpower Shortage Cripples Kwara Phcs Despite Millions Spent On Renovations
In 2020, the Kwara State Government renovated four primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in different communities at a total cost of over N117 million. Read more »
West Africa: West African CSOs Express Worry Over Sahel 'Countries' Exit From Ecowas
The gathering of the CSOs under the auspices of WADEMOS expressed worry over the potentially destabilising consequences of the countries' exit from ECOWAS. Read more »
August 15
Nigeria: Miss Universe Nigeria - Chidimma Not Given Preferential Treatment, Underwent Rigorous Screening - Guy Murray-Bruce
"Chidimma's father is from Enugu; she will represent Taraba State. This is how the organisation assigns states to contestants. It has always been our approach to maintaining… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Governor Swears in Six Commissioners, Creates New Ministries
There are 22 commissioners in the reshuffled cabinet. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Jet Seizure - We're Ready to Settle With Nigerian Govt - Chinese Firm
The company said the Ogun Free Trade Zone was featured as a significant international investment by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Read more »
Nigeria: La Liga - Nigeria's Chrisantus Uche Marks Debut With Crucial Goal for Getafe
Uche headed home Luis Milla's corner to seal a crucial point for his team. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Threatens to Shut Churches, Mosques
"People are no longer able to sleep well at night. In a residential neighbourhood, you will see nightclubs, mosques and churches there making all kinds of noise there. They will… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Smashes Guinness Record for Most Restaurants Visited in 24 Hours
The previous record holder was an American YouTuber, Eric Decker, better known as Airrack, who set the record in 2023 after visiting 100 restaurants. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Moves to Vacate Aircraft Seizure Order, Faults Chinese Firm's 'Fraudulent Legal Process'
The Ogun State government apologises to the Federal government for the embarrassment the plane seizure has caused. Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Months On, Ogun Doctors Demand Release of Abducted Colleague, Nephew
Mr Kolade affirmed the urgency of securing their release, noting that the ongoing ordeal revealed the worsening insecurity in the country. Read more »