April 19
Nigeria: Enugu Govt to Give Mr Ibu, Jnr Pope Befitting Burial
The Enugu State Government says it is working with the families of the late Nollywood actors. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Tinubu Vows Not to Pay Ransom to Kidnappers
"As president, I have been clear that ransoms stop. Resolution through payment only perpetuates the wider problem. This extortion racket must be squeezed out of existence.… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue Three Children, Arrest Grandmother for Locking Them Up - Official
"The three children are looking malnourished and unhealthy. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Kaduna Community, Kill 23 Residents, Kidnap Others
Residents and officials said many other residents of the Kaduna community have either been kidnapped or have not been accounted for. Read more »
April 18
Nigeria: Tinubu a Proactive President - Nuhu Ribadu
Mr Ribadu says the Tinubu-led administration's holistic framework is addressing insecurity and poverty, Read more »
April 19
Nigeria: PDP to Elect New Chairman in August As NEC Extends Damagun's Stay
NEC also asked President Tinubu to review all policies and programmes which are stifling the economy with suffocating effect on the lives of citizens . Read more »
Nigeria: 'EFCC Cell Is Big Man's Place,' Cubana Chief Priest Counsels Invited Suspects
Cubana Chief Preist gave his counsel in an Instagram to suspects who have received EFCC invitations. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote's Bid to Merge Sugar, Salt, Rice Businesses Hits Brick Wall
The suspension "centred around the current non-operational status of Dangote Rice Limited" by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nascon Allied Industries said. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Terrorist Attack in Katsina, Kill One - Official
"They engaged the suspected bandits in a fierce gun duel. The team successfully foiled the planned attack." Read more »
April 18
Nigeria: Four in 10 Nigerian Children Trapped in Child Labour - NBS
"Stakeholders cannot ignore the urgency to act decisively to safeguard the rights and restore the childhood of the children trapped in child labour," ILO Country Director Vanessa… Read more »
Nigeria: Developing - Record-Chasing Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya Completes 24 Hours Undefeated
With a target of 58 hours, Onakoya is determined to make a difference in the lives of millions of children across the world Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Grid Collapse - TCN Deploys Generation Loss Detection System
"This new innovation stands as a testament to the company's commitment to advancing grid management capabilities," Ms Mbah said. Read more »
April 18
Nigeria: PDP Extends Damagum's Tenure As Acting National Chairperson
"Umar Damagum will continue to be the acting national chairman of the party until the next meeting of NEC. The party considers that it is important to have more consultation on… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Gets Nine-Month Sentence for Assaulting Kai Officer in Lagos
For assaulting an enforcement officer and failing to use the pedestrian bridge, a Lagosian will spend nine months behind bars. Read more »
Nigeria: Jnr Pope - Between Common Sense, Spiritualism and Medicine
After the mortician discovered that Jnr Pope was still alive, the instinctive reaction was to take him to a shrine rather than a hospital, showcasing a bewildering reliance on… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Gains At Official Market Amidst Depleting Reserve
Market data published on the FMDQ website on Wednesday indicated that the naira closed at N1,072.74 against N1,148.14 recorded in the previous market session on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games - 1500 Athletes Set to Represent 13 Companies
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, his FCT counterpart, Neysom Wike, and top officials from the Petroleum Ministry, among other dignitaries will grace the occasion Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: EFCC Set to Arraign Ex-Governor Bello for N80 Billion Money Laundering
EFCC says the scheduled arraignment of former Governor Yahaya Bello "is coming on the heels of a warrant of arrest and enrolment order granted the EFCC by the court on Wednesday,… Read more »
April 18
Nigeria: Flooding - Ekiti Govt Allocates N88.3 Million for Dredging of High-Risk Zones
The approval came on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after the Federal Government warned that no fewer than 31 states were at risk of severe flooding. Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Those Threatening Nigeria's Sovereignty Will Pay Heavy Price - Tinubu
President Tinubu said his administration is resolute in achieving economic security in a fair and equitable system for all Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - EFCC Lays Hours-Long Siege to Ex-Governor Bello 'S Abuja Residence
It was learnt that EFCC operatives arrived at the house at about 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday in a bid to effect Mr Bello's arrest. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria, Neighbours Can Defeat Iswap Terror Group
Mass defections crippled JAS, one of two Boko Haram factions, but the same fate is unlikely to befall ISWAP. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Court Upholds Suspension of APC Chairman
The application granted by Usman Na'abba on Tuesday follows an exparte motion filed by Ibrahim Sa'ad on behalf of two executive members of APC Ganduje ward, Dawakin-Tofa Local… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Suspends Mining Activities Within Obafemi Awolowo University, Environs
Mr Bamire, a professor, expressed gratitude to the minister for the audience, highlighting the capacity of the university to play an active role in exploration, research, and other… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Forgive Me If You Have Videos of Me Spraying Money' - Portable to EFCC
"I use my money to build love. I used my money to build relationships. Did I spray money at the club? I was spraying money in the area where they need me". Read more »