August 16
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 »
Nigeria: Nigeria Revitalises 500 Health Centres, Targets 3,000 More - Official
Mr Aina said revitalising VHCs is a key component of President Tinubu's Nigerian Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative. Read more »
Nigeria: Mpox - Nigeria Intensifies Surveillance and Control Measures
In Nigeria, cumulatively, a total of 39 confirmed cases and zero deaths have been recorded across 33 States and the FCT, from the beginning of the year 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Afe Babalola Speaks On Distribution of Palliatives By Govt
"Those complaining about hunger and protesting, are doing so sincerely. They are hungry. A hungry man can go to any length to show his anger. The protest was genuine and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Without Electricity for Two Days Now, PHED Gives Reason
Meanwhile, in nearby Bayelsa State, residents have been without electricity supply for some days now because of the destruction of transmission towers by vandals. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Woman Feeds Her Children With Chicken Feeds
The children are all girls, the oldest five years old and the youngest slightly above one year. Read more »
Nigeria: Ibadan International Film Festival - 'Jagun Jagun', Two Iranian Films Top Nominee List
These nominations, ranging from Nigerian features to Iranian and American films, reflect the festival's commitment to showcasing diverse voices and narratives from across the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rate Eases First Time in 19 Months
According to the report, the food inflation rate in July 2024 was 39.53 per cent. Read more »