May 16
Nigeria: What Autopsy Report Says About Cause of Mohbad's Death - Pathologist
Mohbad died on 12 September 2023 at 27 years old. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Asks Tinubu to Convene National Dialogue On Local Govt Autonomy
The Senate said the dialogue should involve the governors, state legislators, local government officials, civil society organisations, community leaders and others. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Tinubu Subsidises Cost of 2024 Hajj With N90bn - Shettima
Mr Shettima said the government of Renewed Hope led by President Tinubu attaches immense importance to religious pilgrimage due to its role in transforming behavioural and social… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Announces Suspension of 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy
So, I can tell you that the cybersecurity levy has been put on hold. It is being reviewed by the government Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Distract Our Transformation Plan for Electricity Sector - Power Minister Tells Labour
"My appeal again is that they should please not derail or distract our transformation plan for the industry," Mr Adelabu said Read more »
Nigeria: One Worshipper Killed, 24 Injured in Kano Mosque Bomb Explosion
The police say the 38-year-old suspect set off a petrol bomb in the mosque following a family dispute over inheritance. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele On Charges of Illegal Printing of Naira Notes
EFCC arraigned Mr Emefiele on the fresh charges at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court at Maitama in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Mass Metering - Senate Approves Tinubu's $500m Loan Request
The $500 million loan is part of the $7.94 billion loan and €100 million which President Tinubu requested permission from the National Assembly to obtain last November. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Disburses $250,000 ACReSAL Loan to 10 Farming Communities
The ACReSAL project in the state entails the disbursement of $25,000 (about N37 million) each to Agufa, Hantsu, Gilima, Dabi, Gamsarka, Yandutse, Shafar, Safa Babba, and Gamafoi… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors Illegally Diverting LG Allocations - Deputy Senate President
The deputy senate president alleged that some of the state governors are frustrating local government autonomy because of their interests. Read more »
Nigeria: NUC Begs ASUU, Says Nigerian Govt Reconstituting Universities Governing Councils
Mr Maiyaki urged ASUU to trust the ability of the federal government and the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, to deliver on reconstituting governing councils. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Funmilayo Ransome Kuti' Biopic Set for Nationwide Cinema Release
The film tells the life story of the late Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, a renowned Nigerian educator, political campaigner, women's rights activist, and mother of Afrobeat legend, Fela… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval of N24bn As Reimbursement for Kebbi, Nasarawa Airports
President Tinubu said the federal government had taken over the control and ownership of the two airports, which necessitated reimbursement to the state governments. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Fleet - Reps Probe Breakdown of Aircraft, Summon NSA, Commandant
Lawmakers are divided on a proposal for the president and vice president to use commercial flights. Read more »
Nigeria: Abacha's Family Challenges Revocation of Abuja Land
The suit seeks to reclaim a developed piece of land in a choice area of Abuja that was revoked from the Abacha family by the FCT authorities. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Fubara Attacks Wike Over Rivers' 'Huge Debt Burden'
Mr Fubara said contractors were coming for payments running into billions of naira for projects commissioned by his predecessor. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Lawmakers Defect to Labour Party in Abia
With the latest development, the LP has 11 members, while the PDP retains its majority position with 12 members. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Group in UK, Canuk, Using Seminars to Recruit New Members
Canuk was formed by the Nigeria High Commission in the United Kingdom in 2005. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, UN Seek U.S.$306 Million for Urgent Food, Nutrition Crisis Response
The fund will provide drinking water, sanitation facilities, hygiene, and nutrition to combat the spread of infectious diseases in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. Read more »
Nigeria: Table Tennis - Aruna Quadri Reclaims African Title in Rwanda
Aruna registered a commanding win in the final in Rwanda. Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Peter Obi Relives Legal Battles He Fought to Become, Remain Anambra Governor
Mr Obi said he was a beneficiary of a strong, credible, independent judiciary. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Matric Board Releases More Results
Over 26,000 UTME results are still withheld and under investigation over possible examination misconduct. Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Outrage As Korra Obidi Announces Hawaii Vacation After Receiving $50,000 GoFundMe Donations
Korra launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $100,000 to support her with legal fees for a child custody battle with her ex-husband, Justin Dean. Read more »
Nigeria: UK's Watching Debates On State Police, Gender Inclusivity, Others - British Envoy
"And I'm sure there are other distinguished senators or principal office holders who may want to weigh in. But we are watching your debate about issues like state police, issues… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Nigeria Begins Allocation of New Oil Blocks
The commission said the 2024 block licensing round would last for approximately nine months. Read more »