July 02
Nigeria: How 25 People Died, 127 Got Injured in Kano Road Crashes
Twenty-five people were killed and 127 others injured in two road accidents in Kano State on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Yoruba Movie Actor Accuses NURTW Leader, Koko Zaria of Assault
A popular Yoruba movie actor, Lawori, has accused one of the leaders of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Ganiyu Oyedepo, popularly known as Koko Zaria, of assault. Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Why I Rejected N250m Bribe for Third Term Agenda - Wabara
A former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara, has revealed that he turned down a bribe of N250 million aimed at swaying him to the side of the pro-third term senators in 2006 because… Read more »
Nigeria: Father, Son Die in Niger Auto Crash, 11 Perish On Abuja-Lokoja Road
A man, Alhaji Ja'afaru, popularly known as Alhaji Ja'afaru Mai Maganin Feshi and his son, Ibrahim Ja'afaru, have reportedly lost their lives in an auto crash. Read more »
West Africa: Why Insecurity Is Growing in Sahel Region - CSOs
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have stressed the need for Nigeria and other countries in the Sahel region to step up efforts in addressing issues that lead to insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Died, 7 Injured As Heavy Downpour Destroys 50 Houses in Yobe
No fewer than three people have been confirmed dead while seven others sustained injuries after a building collapsed due to heavy downpours in Nangere Local Government Area of Yobe… Read more »
Nigeria: Absenteeism - Kwara Directs Monitoring of Registers, Time Book for Civil Servants
The Kwara state government had directed Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to monitor time books and movement registers in their respective offices… Read more »
Nigeria: Herb Seller Remanded Over Sex With 8-Year-Old Daughter
Mufutau Taiwo, a herb seller, otherwise known as "concoction" in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has been dragged before a Family Magistrates' Court for allegedly engaging in an… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Sued for Insulting Neighbour Over Stray Dog
A man identified as Mustapha Yahaya has been dragged to a Shari'a Court at Shahuchi in Kano State over alleged defamation of character of his neighbour following a disagreement on… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 60 At Abuja Drug Party
2 excrete 150 cocaine wraps in Lagos Read more »
Nigeria: Breastfeeding - Employers Urged to Provide Creche in Workplaces
The chairperson of the Necas Network for Entrepreneurial Woman (NNEW), Abuja chapter, Mrs Gertrude Bashorun, has urged employers of labour to provide creche/lactation room for… Read more »
Nigeria: Cybercrimes Act - Despite Amendment, Clampdown On Journalists Persists
25 reporters faced prosecution since 2015 Nigeria one of W/Africa's most dangerous places to practice Police, FG, presidency mum Read more »
June 30
Africa: '3 Out of 5 Young Activists Face Online Harassment Globally for Posting Human Rights Content'
Three out of five child and young human rights defenders face online harassment in connection with their activism, according to a new analysis of 400 responses to an Amnesty… Read more »
Nigeria: How State House Spent N3.7 Billion On Vehicles, Tyres Within 10 Days
'Villa may exceed its budget' Read more »
Nigeria: Collapsed Mosque - Lagos Govt Abdicating Responsibility - MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Lagos State government of abdicating its responsibility in the collapse of the Al-Mutmahinat Mosque at Mushin last month. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu - Abia Rep Visits Daura, Seeks Buhari's Intervention
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Obi Aguocha, has visited former President… Read more »
Nigeria: How Govt's 2,350 Housing Units Are Bridging Deficit in Yobe
In a bid to bridge the housing deficit and provide quality and affordable housing to civil servants and assist the vulnerable population, the Yobe State government in collaboration… Read more »
Nigeria: Obono-Obla - Recovered Loot Returned to Looters Under Buhari
The loot recovered under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's administration was returned to the looters, according to Okoi Obono-Obla, former Chairman of the Special Presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Records 118 Suspected Cholera Cases, Zero in Kaduna, Kano
As Nigeria grapples with a surging cholera outbreak, available data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) showed that no fewer than 31 states have so far recorded 528… Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Dead, 50 Houses Destroyed As Rain Wreaks Havoc in Yobe
At least three people were killed while 7 sustained injuries after a building collapsed due to heavy downpour in Nangere Local Government area of Yobe State. Read more »
Nigeria: How to Transition From Eyeglasses to Contact Lenses
Switching from eyeglasses to contact lenses is a significant decision that can greatly improve your vision and lifestyle. Many eyeglass wearers contemplate this change for various… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Arrests, Whereabouts of Rarara's Mother Unknown
Despite the arrest of two suspects in connection with the kidnap of Hajiya Halima Adamu, mother of the famous Hausa Singer, Dauda Adamu Rarara, her whereabouts still unknown 24… Read more »
Nigeria: Executive Order - NAFDAC Hails Tinubu On Move for Drug, Health Security
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing an executive order to ensure drug and health… Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima Leads Delegation in Condolence Visit to Police Affairs Minister
Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday led a federal government delegation to Keffi, Nasarawa State to console Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajiya Imaan… Read more »
Nigeria: Four Suicide Bombers Kill Many in Borno
Many people including a soldier and some wedding guests have been killed, and several others injured on Saturday, when four suicide bombers launched attacks at different spots in… Read more »