May 14
Nigeria: Veteran Actress, Liz Benson, Makes Nollywood Comeback
The 58-year-old actress was one of the actresses who dominated Nollywood in the 90s. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Nigerian Regulator Accuses MTN MD of Evading Court Service
"We sent our officers to the MTN office in Lagos to serve them but we were denied access." Read more »
Nigeria: 20 Projects, Policies Approved By Nigeria's FEC At Two-Day Meeting
The Federal Executive Council also approved the award of contract for the building of bus terminals and other transport facilities in the Federal Capital, Abuja. Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Tinubu, Shettima, Others Now to Pay Tolls At Nation's Airports' Gates
Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, says the aviation sector loses billions of naira because some VIPs are exempted from paying tolls. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Assembly Orders Compulsory Use of Life Jackets On Waterways
The Assembly called on the governor of the state to enforce the compulsory use of life jackets on waterways in Anambra State. Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Gov Urges Northern Colleagues to Checkmate Out-of-School Syndrome
"The most unfortunate thing is that we are in the 21st Century, but we are yet to key into the development agenda of the world." Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Minister Hadi Sirika's Absence Stalls Arraignment On Fresh Corruption Charges
The former aviation minister was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, days after the EFCC arraigned him alongside his daughter, Fatima, and her husband, last Thursday on similar… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Files Suit, Petitions Police Against Plan to Marry Off 100 Orphans in Niger
The minister described the plan to marry off the 100 orphans as "unacceptable" emphasising that a full-scale investigation has commenced on the issue. Read more »
Nigeria: At TEF, We've Supported 700 African Health Entrepreneurs - Elumelu
Tony Elumelu Foundation, African health entrepreneurs, Abu Dhabi Health Leaders' Forum Read more »
Nigeria: Explosion Reported Near Shell Gas Plant
Confirming the incident, SPDC spokesman Michael Adande noted that the incident occurred near the facility. Read more »
Nigeria: We Made Mistake Adopting Western Liberal Democracy - Obasanjo
"Let me go back to the beginning where we got it wrong--the western liberal democracy, that is what the Europeans have. When you look at the western liberal democracy, it is a… Read more »
Nigeria: University Governing Councils - ASUU Issues Fresh Ultimatum to Tinubu
The universities have operated without a governing council for close to a year since Mr Tinubu dissolved them in June. Read more »
Nigeria: Wafu B U17 Championship - Nigeria's Golden Eaglets Pass Age Test
The declaration of eligibility of all 20 players is testimony that the tests conducted on the players by the Nigeria Football Federation before the team's departure were perfect Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Supported Marriage of 100 Orphans - Niger Speaker
The Niger Speaker denied forcing the girls into marriage. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves Initiative to Transform Nigeria's Infrastructure, Housing Sectors
The initiative, as approved by the council, is tailored to meet the urgent demand for critical infrastructure. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves New Visa Regime, Airport Ticket Payment By Highly Placed Nigerians, Others
The FEC meeting, which began on Monday and was presided over by President Bola Tinubu, also approved memos from the ministries of works, communications, power and FCT. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Adjourns Plenary in Honour of Late Lawmaker
Until his death, Mr Dogonyaro was the Vice Chairman of the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils Software to Showcase Mineral Resources to Investors
The DSS is a comprehensive software platform that serves as a one-stop shop for investors seeking credible and decisive information on Nigeria's mineral resources, facilities and… Read more »
Nigeria: Six More Kidnapped Kogi University Students Rescued
20 of the 24 students of the university kidnapped last week have been rescued by security operatives and local hunters Read more »
Nigeria: Ikpeazu Reacts to Allegation of Diverting N10 Billion for Airport Project in Abia
Mr Otti, during his recent trip to the US, accused Mr Ikpeazu of allocating N10 billion to a non-existent airport project in Abia State, an allegation the former governor denied. Read more »
Nigeria: AGN Prohibits Unnecessary Photographs, Videos At Jnr Pope's Burial
Jnr Pope will be buried in Enugu State. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Robber Arrested in Bank With IED After Demanding N100m
The yet unidentified man had approached a teller with a note demanding N100 million Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Ltd/First E&p Joint Venture Launches 'Impact First' Initiative, Donates Over N50m to NGOs
The 'Impact FIRST' programme is designed to provide much needed support to NGOs that are addressing critical issues ranging from healthcare access, education access, poverty… Read more »
Africa: African Union, Ethiopia, and New Developments in Transitional Justice in Africa
While the transitional justice agenda in South Sudan has experienced setbacks, the same cannot be said for The Gambia, Liberia, and Ethiopia. Read more »
Nigeria: Table Tennis - Toriola Speaks On New Coaching Role As Nigerian Players Gun for Glory in Rwanda
Three Egyptians and a Nigerian will slug it out for passage into the final match for the women's singles title, while the semifinal battle in the men's singles will be between… Read more »