May 05
Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Army Chief Ihejirika Gets New Job
Mr Ihejirika served as the country's chief of army staff between September 2010 and January 2014, when he retired from service. Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: 'Don't Rush Abroad' - Ex-Seattle Sounders Striker Advises Nigerian Players
Josiah Emmanuel has called on players plying their trade in the domestic leagues in Nigeria to be grounded and spend some time in the country before thinking of going abroad. Read more »
Nigeria: Long Trail of Exiting Companies Threatens Nigerian Exchange's Drive to Grow Listings
MTN Nigeria's public shares sale, held in December 2021, remains the only IPO to be recorded by the NGX in the past five years. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Should Adopt State Police - - Governor
There have been renewed calls from various quarters to create state government-controlled police in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria UP N982 in March - NBS
The NBS said this is 4.7 per cent higher than the amount recorded in the previous month Read more »
May 02
Nigeria: West African Journalists Decry Govts' Neglect of Environmental Crises
West African journalists decried growing environmental crises in the region. Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: Meningitis - WHO Inaugurates Vaccination in Niger After Scores Died
The UN health agency, in a statement, said the vaccination campaign against the meningitis outbreak began on Thursday. Read more »
May 01
Africa: Higher Education and the Transformation of Africa, By Toyin Falola
The role of higher education encompasses a wide range of responsibilities and has a broad impact. Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: Wike Urges Speedy Review of Abuja Master Plan
"We believe we need to speed up the process to ensure completion, ideally, by 2026. This is crucial for us as an administration." Read more »
Nigeria: Demand for Mining Marshals Shows Sector Support for Policy - Alake
Mr Alake revealed that processes for enacting legislations for the establishment of the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation are already underway in the National Assembly, through… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects Obasanjo's Request to Relist N1 Billion Defamation Suit Against Punch
"The claimant is clearly under a mistaken belief that this suit already dismissed can fall under the category of a struck-out suit," the court said of Mr Obasanjo's request for… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Former Kwara Finance Commissioner for N1.22 Billion Fraud
The former Kwara State Commissioner for Finance is being tried alongside former Governor Abdulfatah over N1.22 billion money laundering charges. Read more »
Nigeria: Jnr Pope - Sound Engineer Precious Ofurum Buried in River State
Precious Ofurum, alongside Jnr Pope and three others, died on 10 April in a boat mishap. Read more »
May 02
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Court-Martials 12 Personnel Over Kaduna Bombing
About 85 civilians were on 3 December, 2023, mistakenly killed in military drone attacks in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Overcame Saudi Arabia Drug Trafficking Allegations, Death Rumours - Sola Sobowale
"God has compensated me because so many things were written about me." Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Receives 268 Cases of Alleged Rights Violations in 4 Months in Kaduna
NHRC says most of the cases are linked to domestic violence, forced marriage, parental issues, unlawful arrests and detention, as well as issues around entitlements and inheritance Read more »
Nigeria: Cyber Politics - Exploring Nexus Between Political Conversations and Election Outcomes
Omoniyi Ibietan's book speaks to the reality of how the demographics of voting is now in favour of digital natives. Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: Burna Boy Is First-Ever African Artist to Stage Highest-Grossing Arena Concert in U.S.
Popularly known as the giant of Africa, Burna Boy has proven himself deserving of the title. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 17 in Enugu-Nsukka Lone Accident - FRSC
"The remaining surviving passenger, who had 64 per cent fire burn injury, is stable and responding to treatment." Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Anti-Graft Agency Vows to Rid State of Corruption, Financial Crimes
The commission plans to open liaison offices in the three senatorial districts in the state to provide easy access for the public. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Alert - Ogun Govt Urges Residents in Wetlands to Relocate
Mr Oresanya noted that the wetlands were predominantly border towns between Lagos and Ogun states. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Salutes Nigerian Workers On May Day
President Tinubu assured Nigerian workers of his dedication to not only improving their welfare but also enhancing their working conditions and providing the necessary tools for… Read more »
Nigeria: Timeline of Davido, Wizkid's Decade-Long Rivalry, Feud
What began as a friendly competition between two rising stars evolved into a ten-year feud and silent rivalry marked by moments of collaboration, contention, and everything in… Read more »
Nigeria: Pregnant Woman, Children, Others Injured As Gas Explodes in Lagos
The fire service said preliminary investigations suggested that a gas leakage may have triggered the explosion. Read more »
Nigeria: Jnr Pope Burial - Family Urges Public to Rely On Information From Planning Committee
Jnr Pope and four other crew members drowned after their boat capsised in Anam River in Anambra State on 10 April while returning from a movie shoot. Read more »