May 16
Nigeria: Senate Suspends Move to Stop Electricity Tariff Hike
The Senate suspended consideration of the report of its committee on power. Read more »
Nigeria: Golden Eaglets Stumble in Wafu B U17 Championship Opener
Abdulmuiz Oladimeji, Rapha Adams, and captain Simon Cletus all missed promising goal-scoring chances on Thursday Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Protect Endangered Species Scales Second Reading in House of Reps
The bill, if passed into law, will improve the capabilities of law enforcement agencies, give investigators more powers to look into financial matters and conduct operations guided… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks As Rainstorm Destroys Iconic Amphitheatre, Students Injured
Mr Olarewaju said the university management has promptly taken the injured students to the hospital for care. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 227 Terrorists, Apprehends 529 Others
DHQ also said the troops rescued 253 kidnapped victims in one week. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes North-West Development Commission Bill
The Senate said the commission would repair the damaged infrastructure and stimulate the development of the seven states in the North-west zone. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 11 in Kano Mosque Explosion
The police say 11 people have died in the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: My Monthly Pay Can't Fund Conference Trip to Benin Republic - Nigerian Professor Laments
Mr Albert said he became a professor, the highest cadre in the academic world, almost 20 years ago but he still struggles to meet his needs and that of his family. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Military Declares Nigerien Terrorist, Halilu Buzu, Wanted
The military said Mr Buzu is wanted for terrorising Nigerian territory, particularly Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Emirates Announces Flight Resumption in Nigeria
Emirates says the resumption of daily flights will further bolster trade by Nigerian and Emirati businesses. Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Police Arrest Portable Over Unpaid G-Wagon Debt
Lagos State Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed Portable's arrest. Read more »
Nigeria: 37-Year-Old Man Arraigned for Allegedly Raping Minor
The court remanded the man in a correctional facility Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Burna Boy Teams Up With Titom, Yuppe, Sne for 'Tshwala Bam' Remix
The track was released on Wednesday Read more »
Nigeria: Convicted Notorious Kidnapper, Evans, Opts for Plea Bargain in Another Trial
Evans has been previously sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo 2024 - Confusion Over APC's Reported Suspension of Jimoh Ibrahim
Chairman of APC in Igbotako Ward II, Adetokunbo Omotola, spoke on the reported suspension of Mr Ibrahim. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Why NECO Can't Migrate to Computer-Based Examinations for Now - Registrar
NECO Registrar cites the nature of the examinations the body conducts. Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: State House Top Official Urges Staff to Imbibe Highest Ethical Standards
The permanent secretary said the staff of the State House must be well-informed about government policy formulation processes to counter misinformation and misrepresentation. Read more »
Nigeria: Giaba, EFCC, Governor, Others Speak On Tackling Terrorism Financing, Violent Conflicts
Speakers at a 'Multi-stakeholder National Dialogue on Preventing Terrorism Finacing and Violent Extremism' called for collective measures to combat terrorism financing, extremism… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Insecurity - Zamfara Gov Hails Troops Over Renewed Onslaught Against Bandits
A statement by the spokesperson for the Zamfara governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, described the ongoing military onslaught as a necessary measure to disrupt the criminality of bandits… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Kukah Visits Tinubu, Says Nigerians in Various Levels of Pain
Mr Kukah said he visited President Tinubu to remind him of the invitation to a conference on national cohesion organised by the Kukah Centre. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Zamfara Seeks Jigawa's Support On Public, Civil Service Reforms
According to the Head of Civil Service, service reforms in Jigawa entails poverty eradication, sustainable economic growth through infrastructural renewal and development. He added… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: CBN Approves 14 New IMTOs to Boost Remittances
The approval aims to strengthen the flow of foreign currency into the country through official channels. Read more »
Nigeria: G-Wagon - Portable Released On Bail
Portable was arrested on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - Enugu Community Where Residents Rely On Polluted River, Deplorable Phc
For residents of Umuenwene Iji Nike, a community in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, Mmiri Ihe Ọjọọ river is both a blessing and a curse. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions in Niger As Speaker Halts Mass Wedding of Orphans After Minister's Intervention
Mr Sarkindaji announced his withdrawal from arrangements for the ceremony following the intervention of the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye Read more »