Nigeria: N3bn Fraud Trial - Court Permits Yahaya Bello's Accused Nephew to Travel Abroad

The judge ordered the nephew of former Kogi State Governor Bello to return his passport to the deputy chief registrar of the court on or before 15 September. Read more »

Nigeria: Refinery - Petroleum Minister Hosts Crucial Meeting With Dangote, NNPC, Others

The minister emphasised the importance of cooperation and synergy among all stakeholders to ensure the success and optimal performance of the oil and gas sector Read more »

Africa: For Toumani Diabaté, Maestro of Kora Music, the Curtains Drop, By Yusuf Bangura

Lovers of traditional African music, especially kora music, will sorely miss him. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Senator Proposes Part-Time Legislature, Says Lawmakers' Salaries Not Enough

Abia North senator Orji Kalu said part-time law-making will help cut the cost of governance in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Doctor Surpasses Guinness World Record for Largest Painting

Mr David commenced his record-breaking attempt on 16 July and quit on 21 July. Read more »

Nigeria: Give Us Our Daily Bread - By Wole Olaoye

What Africa does with agriculture will determine the future of food in the world. If we get our acts together as we ought to, we should be feeding the world! Read more »

Nigeria: NBA Elects Afam Osigwe As President

Mr Osigwe, a former general secretary of the NBA, polled more than half of the votes cast to emerge as the president-elect of the association of Nigerian lawyers. Read more »

Nigeria: Anti-Banditry Protesters Block Roads in Katsina

"Most of the children around us are orphans, and they don't have food to eat, so we need urgent support," the Katsina protesters said. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorist Implicates Minister, Says Failed Peace Deal Allowed Bandits to Operate From Cities

Bello Turji, like several other terrorists operating in the North-west and North-central Niger State, has amassed wealth from illegal taxes they impose on local communities and… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Halts Plans to Invest in Nigeria's Steel Industry

Mr Dangote said the company's board decided against the steel investment to avoid the accusations of being called monopolistic. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Refuses to Stop Fubara From Spending Rivers Funds

The suit was filed by a faction of the Rivers House of Assembly loyal to Nyesom Wike. Read more »

Nigeria: In Ruggedman's 'No Time for Rubbish', Iyabo Ojo, Frank Edoho Turn Rap Demigods

The synergy between the artistes is palpable, and their distinct styles blend seamlessly, resulting in an innovative and authentic track. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Aliko Dangote Offers to Sell 650,000 BPD Oil Refinery to NNPC

"Let them (NNPCL) buy me out and run the refinery the best way they can," Mr Dangote says. Read more »

Nigeria: Confronting the Odious Bribery of Nigeria's Public Officials

Our present jurisprudence gives much protection to suspects who use their ill-gotten billions of naira to obfuscate their trials. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery 45% Completed, 'Not Yet Licensed'

Mr Ahmed said the allegations raised by the refinery that its operations are being scuttled owing to a lack of supply of crude oil by International Oil Companies (IOCs) are untrue. Read more »

Africa: Early Voting in South Africa's 2024 Elections - Any Lessons for Nigeria?

Over the years, certain categories of persons, such as security personnel, electoral officials, ad-hoc electoral officials, accredited domestic election observers, and other key… Read more »

Nigeria: Admission - Seven Nigerian Institutions Win N750 Million JAMB Prize for Compliance

JAMB's Director of Admissions, Mohammed Babaji, noted that the board has recorded significant improvement in compliance since it started incentivising compliance with the annual… Read more »

Nigeria: D'Banj Features Youssou N'dour, Wyclef Jean, Akon, Awilo Logomba, Others in Fifth Album

D'Banj's upcoming fifth album, 'Entertainer - The Sequel', is a creative blend of Afrobeats and Afropop, with eleven songs and two bonus tracks. Read more »

Nigeria: 263 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender in One Week - Official

He said that the insurgents surrendered between 11 July and 17 July, during the ongoing Operation Lake Sanity II. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Governor Presents Appointment Letter to Reinstated Emir

The emir is the only one among the five deposed emirs to be reinstated by Governor Yusuf. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Canvasses Enhancement of Economic Value As Foreign Envoys Presents Letters of Credence

President Tinubu expressed his appreciation for Nigeria's long-standing relations with Portugal and the shared interest in the areas of trade and culture, as well as partnership in… Read more »

Nigeria: Universities Allegedly Involved in Illegal Admissions Named

The JAMB chief disclosed that the Nigerian government had already granted waivers to about one million candidates allegedly illegally admitted by these institutions. Read more »

Nigeria: Inflation - Health Professionals Call for Higher Budgetary Allocation, Increased Insurance Coverage

They made the call on Thursday at the opening ceremony of the 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM), and Scientific Conference of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N423 Billion Fraud - El-Rufai Seeks Transfer of Case, Accuses Judge of Bias

Mr El-Rufai sued the Kaduna State Government and the state House of Assembly for alleged infringement of his rights while investigating financial management by his administration. Read more »

Nigeria: Actor Chinedu Ikedieze Confirms Split From Nneoma Nwaijah, Unveils Wife

Chinedu Ikedieze and his wife recently welcomed a son. Read more »