August 22, 2023
Nigeria: Security Threats Emerging From Rubbles of Boko Haram Insurgency - Military, DSS, Shehu, Others
State directors of security and other stakeholders have raised concern over emerging security threats from the rubbles of Boko Haram insurgency in Borno and across the northeast… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons Ranked 10th Best Team At 2023 Women's World Cup
Football governing body, FIFA has ranked Nigeria's senior female football team, Super Falcons the 10th best team of the just concluded 2023 Women's World Cup. Read more »
August 21, 2023
Nigeria: Peace, Security Will Improve Under My Watch - Niger Delta Minister
The newly sworn-in Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh, has assumed office. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Majority Leader Denies Sponsoring 'Fake News' Against SGF
The majority leader of the Benue State House of Assembly, Comrade Saater Tiseer, has denied sponsoring a press conference against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation… Read more »
Benin: Benin, Niger, Togo Owe Nigeria N132.2bn Energy Bills in 4 Years
Foreign customers in Benin, Togo and Niger have failed to pay over N132.2bn worth of electricity bills supplied to them by Nigeria from 2018 to the first quarter of 2023. Read more »
August 20, 2023
Niger: ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta's Transition Plan
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected Niger junta's three-year power transition plan. Read more »
Niger: We'll Hand Over in Three Years - General Tchiani
General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of the Niger Republic junta, on Saturday said that the army would hand over power to a civilian government within the next three years. Read more »
Nigeria: First Northern Professor of Education Launches New Books
The first professor of education in northern Nigeria, Adamu Baikie, yesterday launched his books on education and Sabon-Gari, the multi-ethnic quarters in Kano. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Children of Politicians in Sensitive Governance Roles
Children of prominent politicians have continued to make inroads into governance across the country as they occupy sensitive roles at the state and national levels, Daily Trust on… Read more »
Nigeria: Deadly Air - How Pollution is Shortening Life Expectancy in Nigerian
If you think air pollution in Nigeria is just a minor inconvenience, think again. It could be the silent killer slowly taking years off your life. Read more »
August 19, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - President Tinubu Approves Compressed Natural Gas Initiative
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) in furtherance of his commitment to easing the impact of… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger - Don't Worsen Bazoum's Health, Tinubu Cautions Junta
President Bola Tinubu has warned of impending "grave consequences" should the military rulers of Niger Republic allow deposed President Mohamed Bazoum's health to deteriorate while… Read more »
Nigeria: How Widows Survive in Niger IDP Camps After Bandits Killed Husbands
The renewed attacks on farming communities in Shiroro, Munya, Wushishi, Rafi, Mariga and part of Mashegu local government areas of Niger State have again worsened the humanitarian… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Nigeria: We Tackle Security Threats in Yobe Through Intelligence Gathering - Immigration
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says its commitment and collaboration with security agencies through intelligence gathering have helped address security threats from… Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Commander Behind Ethnic Clash, Killing of 82 Fighters Surrenders
The Boko Haram Commander that instigated an ethnic clash between insurgents leading to the killing of 82 fighters has surrendered to the military. Read more »
Nigeria: Ministers - Some Portfolios Are Mismatched - Atiku's Aide
Daniel Bwala, an aide to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in the last general election, Atiku Abubakar, has said that some of the positions… Read more »
Nigeria: Prosecute Bandits for Raping, Killing Women, Children - UNICEF to Govt
The Country Representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, has urged the Federal Government to apply relevant laws to prosecute… Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: AFRIMMA 2023 - Davido Leads With Six Nominations
The organisers of the Africa Muzik and Magazine Awards have released the nominees list for this year's edition of the ceremony. On the list, music superstar, Davido, leads the pack… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Benefit From UK Funding to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance
The UK government has announced that state-of-the-art laboratories, cutting-edge disease surveillance systems, and a bigger global workforce to tackle deadly antimicrobial… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Stop Doing Drugs,' Naira Marley Campaigns for NDLEA
Nigerian artiste, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as 'Naira Marley', has urged his fans, fondly referred to as Marlians, and Nigerian youths at large to stop "subtance… Read more »
Nigeria: Coup - America, France May Fuel Crisis Between Nigeria, Niger - El - Zakzaky
Leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, has said America and France may trigger a crisis between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger. Read more »
Nigeria: Fleeing Suspected IPOB Member Arrested in Lagos With Pistol, Bullets
A 32-year- old suspected member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Fabian Ndibuisi, has been arrested in Lagos. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu to Swear in New Ministers Monday - Akume
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Monday, August 21, swear in newly appointed ministers at the State House Conference Centre, Aso Villa, Abuja by 10:00am. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Hope Wike Won't Demolish PDP Secretariat', Reactions Trail Portfolios of Ministers
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday unveiled the portfolios of his ministers. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram 'Captures' ISWAP Commanders
Boko Haram fighters have reportedly captured 60 terrorists of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), including three key commanders of the sect. Read more »