May 20
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - NAHCON Receives Essential Drugs for Nigerian Pilgrims
The drugs are intended to cater to the various health needs of the pilgrims, providing them with immediate and effective medical care as needed. Read more »
Nigeria: Six Members of CAN Women Wing Die in Taraba Road Accident
The women were returning home from a conference of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Withdraws Circular On 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy
The CBN stated that the previous directive had been withdrawn. Read more »
Nigeria: The Illegality of Marrying Off 100 Orphaned Girls in Niger
Their present predicament is no fault of theirs but stems from a gross leadership failure of the Nigerian state. Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: Nigerian Athletes Shine At Adidas Atlanta City Games
Favour Ofili of Nigeria was one of those who stole the show at the Adidas Atlanta City Games at the weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Rescues 386 Civilians From Sambisa Forest 10 Years After Abduction
Some of those rescued said they were in captivity in Sambisa Forest for 10 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Builds Shelter for Nigerians Deported From UK
Some Nigerians deported from the UK end up homeless on their return home. Read more »
May 18
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Nigeria's Flamingos Thrash Burkina Faso 6-0 in World Cup Qualifying Match
Victory earned Nigeria a 7-1 aggregate win and a place in the final round against the winner of the Senegal/Liberia fixture. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economic Challenges Take Toll On Football Viewing Centres As Patronage Shrinks
Viewing centres bridged a gap for many football fans, allowing them to watch their favourite stars play for European clubs Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: EFCC Hands Over $22,000 Recovered From Convicted Internet Fraudster to FBI
The EFCC announced this in a statement issued on Saturday, noting that the sum was recovered from Hakeem Olanrewaju, a convicted internet fraudster. Read more »
May 18
Nigeria: Lagos Residents Protest Dismissal of Lasu Lecturers, Call for Reinstatement
During Saturday's protest, the residents said they were unhappy about the dismissal and called on Mr Sanwo-Olu to intervene and reinstate Mr Dansu and the other officers. Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Lead Developer for Nigeria's Green Industrial Zone
The president also approved the establishment of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen. Read more »
Nigeria: Flashback - Remembering Late Sam Loco, His Music Career
Beyond his celebrated acting career, Sam Loco was a man of many talents. Read more »
Nigeria: Health Insurance - Minister Condemns Announcement of New Hmo for Civil Servants
The ministry's permanent secretary, Ibrahim Kana, said President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of a new HMO. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Traditional Ruler in Akwa Ibom
The police have confirmed the abduction. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Committee to Oversee Nigeria's Climate Policies
President Tinubu also gives spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale another appointment. Read more »
Nigeria: One Dead, Others Injured in Boundary Dispute Between Ekiti, Kwara Communities
Ekiti State Deputy Surveyor -General Rufus Gbadura said the land under dispute bore the pillars that demarcated the boundary between the Western region and the Northern province,… Read more »
May 17
Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - Court Orders Binance Official to Remain in Detention Throughout Trial
The court's decision came about two months after the Binance official's colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla reportedly escaped from a pre-trial custody in Abuja in March. Read more »
Nigeria: G-Wagon - Portable Releases 'Spiderman' Single in Aftermath of Arrest
"I'm Spiderman; why are they beefing my glory; they're watching me like a movie." Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions to Conviction of Ex-Gambian Minister - Sexual Violence Charges Dismissed
"The conviction of Ousman Sonko, one of the pillars of Yahya Jammeh's brutal regime, is a major step on the long road to justice for Jammeh's victims," Read more »
Nigeria: UNDP Decries Rise in Number of IDPs in Benue, Three Other States
Mr Oke said that over the years, the number of IDPs in the four states had increased. Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Announces Date to Open Student Loan Portal
This is coming eight months after the programme failed to kick off in September 2023 earlier announced by President Bola Tinubu Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Govt to Offset N130 Billion Debt to Gas Companies
Mr Adelabu said in February that the indebtedness of the country's power sector to electricity generating companies (GenCos) and gas companies (GasCos) had risen to over N3… Read more »
May 17
Nigeria: Tinubu Recieves Senegalese President, Seeks Collaboration Against Terrorism, Human Trafficking
President Tinubu said with the recent election, Senegal has proved to Africa and the world the beauty of constitutional democracy. Read more »
May 16
Ghana: Guinness World Records - One-Year-Old Is World's Youngest Male Artist
The previous record holder was Dante Lamb, an American, who earned the title at age three in 2003. Read more »