July 25, 2023
Nigeria: Amnesty Int'l Asks Lagos to Halt Mass Burial of 103 #EndSARS Victims
Amnesty International and some activists have challenged the Lagos State government to disclose the identities of the 103 #ENDSARS victims billed for mass burial. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Nigeria: FCTA Begins Mass Vaccination of Cattle to Curb Spread of Anthrax
The Agricultural and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday, began a four-week mass vaccination of cattle to curb the… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Tunisia: Vondrousova Stuns Jabeur to Win Wimbledon Title
Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women's singles title as Ons Jabeur's wait for a major goes on. Read more »
Nigeria: Maiduguri Residents Bemoan Indiscriminate Dumping of Refuse
Residents of Maiduguri have expressed concern over indiscriminate refuse dumps as a result of plastic waste which could lead to health hazards in the state capital. Read more »
July 15, 2023
South Africa: How British Airways Pilot Was Stabbed During Stopover in South Africa
A British Airways pilot was held at a gunpoint and stabbed while going for a run between flights in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Doctors Seek Urgent Action on Maternal, Neonatal Mortalities
Medical professionals have called on the federal government to take urgent action to cut down the rising number of women and babies dying due to complications during childbirth. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal - Cost of Smaller Vehicles Skyrocket
Car owners are currently reconfiguring their usage patterns by shifting focus to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles to cope with the rising cost of fuel after the removal of… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Wades Into Farmers-Herders' Dispute in Benue
Military squad codenamed Operation Whirl Stroke's (OPWS) leadership has pledged commitment to work towards ensuring a harmonious relationship between farmers and herders in its… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts 64,863kg 'Laughing Gas' Consignments From China, Nabs Suspects
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted over 64, 863.5kgs consignments of nitrous oxide, otherwise known as 'laughing gas' at the Apapa… Read more »
Nigeria: Saraki on Radar as Plot to Install New PDP Chair Thickens
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is presently battling to salvage what is left of its structures following the unending crisis that had engulfed the party and one of the reasons… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Emefiele's Release 36 Days After Arrest
There is confusion over the status of the charges said to have been filed against the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, by the State… Read more »
Nigeria: Asake Earns Highest Nominations for 2023 Headies Awards
Ahmed Ololade, better known by his stage name Asake, has broken the previous record by receiving the most Headies nominations for a new artiste. Read more »
Nigeria: Smuggling Has Drastically Reduced After Removal of Subsidy - Customs
The Kwara State Command of the Nigerian Customs Friday said smuggling of fuel and other commodities has drastically reduced after the removal of subsidy by President Bola Ahmed… Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Benue Priest Who Feeds IDPs, Destitutes
Reverend Father Solomon Mfa, a Catholic priest, leaves no one in doubt about his penchant for bettering the lives of the less privileged, especially those of Internally Displaced… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Kenya: Tinubu Off to Kenya for AU Meeting
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday, July 15, to participate in the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (5thMYCM) of the African Union (AU). Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: 'Don't Get Under Pressure to Marry', Funke Akindele Open Up On Failed Marriage
Multiple-award winning Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has recounted her ordeal over her first failed marriage. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Release New Gas Pricing Template
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) is set to release the new gas pricing template any moment from now Read more »
July 12, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu's Govt Repays $500m Eurobond Borrowed By Jonathan
Nigeria has redeemed a $500 million Eurobond taken by the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in 2013. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Confidence All Time Low, Political Scientists Tell Tinubu
The Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) has said the confidence of Nigerians is at all times low and only fairness, equity and justice can give new hope to them. Read more »
Nigeria: We Are Not Merging Revenue Generating Agencies - Govt
The federal government has disclosed that it has no plans to merge revenue-generating agencies as speculated in some sections of the media. Read more »
Nigeria: We Are Not Merging Revenue Generating Agencies - Govt
The federal government has disclosed that it has no plans to merge revenue-generating agencies as speculated in some sections of the media. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Nigeria: 11,000 Patients Suffering From Sickle Cell in Delta - Expert
The Delta State Sickle Cell Focal Person, Dr Uche Okwe, has disclosed that over 11,000 persons are suffering from sickle cell disease in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa United Triumph Over Rival Rivers United in Naija Super 8 Clash
Akwa United have secured a 1-0 win against fierce rivals, Rivers United in the Match Day 2 of the Naija Super 8 yesterday. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Nigeria: Why Local Rice Price Continues to Rise - Millers, Farmers
Stakeholders in the rice value chain have identified insufficient paddy rice and poor irrigation that are hindering all-year-round farming as the major factors responsible for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Barcelona's Oshoala Leads World Cup Charge for Nigeria's Super Falcons
Sporting a pair of sunglasses, Asisat Oshoala celebrated Barcelona's UEFA Champions League triumph with her teammates in early June, but Nigeria was already on her mind. Read more »