October 21, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Revokes 3400 Mining Licences in One Year
The federal government has revoked over 3400 mining titles issued to potential miners between the middle of last year and now. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Come to the Aid of Kogi Flood Victims
In Kogi State, it's apparent that the devastating effects of flooding have made hundreds of people homeless while many lost their lives and properties worth billions of naira were… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Nigeria: Kogi Becomes First Northern Oil Producing State to Get Derivation Allocation
Kogi State has received its first derivation allocation as an oil-producing state, making it the first northern state to enjoy such privilege in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: We Apologise to Nigerians, We're Not Sure If This Govt Has Met Their Expectations - Aisha Buhari
SUB: Nigeria's First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has said that due to many expectations Nigerians have of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, she is not sure if... Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid's Manager, Baby Mama Shares Picture of Second Child
Jada Pollock, talent manager and baby mama of Nigerian superstar singer, Ayo Balogun popularly known as Wizkid for first time has shared a picture of her newborn baby and her first… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Kills 256 Nigerians in 10 Months
A total of 10, 745 suspected cases of cholera, including 256 deaths, have been recorded in 31 states this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Cameroon's Lagbo Dam Not Responsible for Nigeria's Flood - Govt
The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, yesterday dismissed insinuations that the water released from the Lagbo Dam in Cameroun was responsible for this year's devastating… Read more »
Nigeria: APC, PDP Bicker in Sokoto Over Intimidation of Traditional, Religious Leaders
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are bickering over alleged intimidation of traditional and religious leaders in… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Insecurity Is a Major Problem in Nigeria
The Food and Agriculture Organisation has estimated that Nigeria's food security situation has worsened in the last 15 years. Read more »
October 19, 2022
Nigeria: INEC Summons Parties Over Electoral Act Violation, Attacks On Opponents
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will convene a meeting with leaders of political parties next week over the spate of violence heralding campaigns… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Not Tolerate Lawlessness During Campaigns, Wamakko Warns APC Members
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has warned members of the party… Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Killed 100,000, Displaced Over 2 Million - Defence Chief
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, yesterday said the Boko Haram insurgency led to the deaths of 100,000 persons and the displacement of over two million others. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Opec Countries Back 2m Barrel Crude Oil Cut
The Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, yesterday said Nigeria was part of the decision by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to cut 2… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Apologises for Shutting Down Broadcast Stations
The Chairman, Committee on Prosecution of Banditry Related Offences and member of the State Committee on Security and Intelligence Gathering, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, yesterday… Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Mobilises Nigerians to Collect Mr Tony Ojukwus, Campaigns Against Hate Speech
The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr Tony Ojukwu, has commenced a campaign to mobilise Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs)… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Backs Tompolo's On Fight Against Oil Theft
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed the rationale behind the recruitment of private security contractors in the fight against crude oil theft,… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Nigeria: Atiku Flies to Europe Amid Campaign
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has travelled to Europe. Read more »
Nigeria: How Alignment 2.0 Will Help Nigeria's HIV Response
Since the first case of HIV was reported in Nigeria in 1986, the country has continued to make strides and face challenges in preventing and managing the disease. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Aviation Sector Crisis Persists, Stakeholders Tell Reps
Stakeholders in the aviation sectors have disclosed that the crisis in the industry persisted because of some salient issues that have not been adequately addressed. Read more »
Nigeria: 33 Arrested, 141 Motorcycles Impounded As Taskforce Raids Lagos Black Spots
No fewer than 33 social miscreants were on Sunday arrested as officials of the Lagos State taskforce carried out coordinated raids on criminal hideouts in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Schools' Evening Lessons Affecting Islamiyya Education In FCT - Proprietor
The Proprietor of Isbatuddin Islamiyya School, Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Yakubu Julde, has attributed the collapse of many Islamiyya schools in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Malnutrition - CSO Tasks Govt, Mothers On Right Feeding For Children
The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) has called on the government, mothers and other stakeholders to ensure the right feeding for children in order to tackle… Read more »
Nigeria: I'll End Insecurity, Revive Industries, Others - Atiku To Kaduna Voters
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday urged voters in Kaduna to vote for him during the February 25 presidential elections,… Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Scarcity Yet To End In Abuja As Gridlock Persists In Lokoja
The scarcity of petrol is yet to end in Abuja just as some tanker drivers blame persistent gridlock in Lokoja, Kogi State. Read more »
October 17, 2022
Nigeria: Flood Death Toll Hits 603, 2.5 Million People Affected - Federal Government
Food scarcity looms, experts warn Read more »