October 02, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Records Fresh 41 Cases of Monkeypox in 7 Days
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported additional 41 new cases of Monkeypox disease between August 29 and September 4, from 12 states of the federation. Read more »
Nigeria: Independence Day - Buhari, Jonathan, Osinbajo, Others Celebrate At Eagle Square
As Ganduje, Sanwo-Olu, Wike, Zulum, others mark day Read more »
Nigeria: 'Nigerian Politics Turning to Comedy Show,' Tweeps React to Videos of Tinubu, Atiku
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have set tongues wagging with videos which they released… Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija S7 - Daniella, Chi Chi, Adekunle, Bella Evicted
Today is the last day the contestants of the Big Brother Naija season 7 would spend in Biggie's house. With six housemates who made it to the finale, Daniella has become the first… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Am Not Dead', Tinubu Breaks Silence
Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says he is alive and kicking. Read more »
September 30, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Air - More Questions, Doubts As Govt Unveils Ethiopian Airlines As Core Investor
The unveiling of Ethiopian Airlines as the core investor for Nigeria's national carrier, Nigeria Air, is generating misgivings in the aviation industry. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity Hindering Data Collection for Surveys - NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says insecurity is hindering its efforts towards providing data for public consumption when it involves field surveys. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Is Like a Car Driven By Drink-Driver - Dino Melaye
The spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign, Senator Dino Melaye, has said likened Nigeria to a car being driven by a drink driver, saying no part of the country is… Read more »
Nigeria: Election Litigations - Be Honest in Your Rulings, Buhari Tells Judiciary
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday advised the judiciary to sustain rule of law in Nigeria and ensure the integrity of participatory democracy by remaining honest arbiters in pre… Read more »
Nigeria: 65 Percent of Containers Berthing in Nigeria End Up in S/East - NIWA
The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), George Moghalu, says at least 65 per cent of cargo berthing in Nigeria end up in the South-East, especially… Read more »
Nigeria: Ethnic Profiling - Fulani Nomad Files N100m Suit Against 9 Media Outlets
A civil rights activist and academic has sued Attorney General of the Federation, National Orientation Agency (NOA), national human rights commission and nine media outfits as… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Strike - IPPIS, UTAS Failed Integrity Tests, NITDA Insists
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) yesterday restated that the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS), the Integrated Payroll and… Read more »
Nigeria: Peace Accord Signing - Don't Fight Dirty, Buhari Tells Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appealed to the 18 presidential candidates and their political parties against incitements, saying they should commit to issue-based… Read more »
Nigeria: Govs Reject Govt's Plan to Privatise Power Plants
The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) yesterday opposed the Federal Government's proposal to privatise National Integrated Power Plants (NIPPs). Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Airport Processed 5.3m Passengers in 2021 - FAAN
The Federal Airports of Nigeria (FAAN) has said the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja processed 5,323,905 passengers in 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Says $1.3bn Ondo Deep Seaport Ready Next Year
The federal government has promised that it would ensure that the proposed Ondo Deep Seaport would become operational before May 29, 2923. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Warns Presidential Candidates Against Hate Speech - Campaign
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the 18 presidential candidates and their political parties against incitement, urging them to commit to issue-based campaigns to ensure the… Read more »
Nigeria: Soludo Suspends Tricycle Union in Anambra, Orders Operators to Pay Taxes
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo has suspended tricycle and shuttle bus union operators in the state for six months. Read more »
Nigeria: Race to Presidency - I'm Out to Rescue Nigeria - Atiku
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday said his party has a plan to tackle the challenges bedevilling the country, urging all… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Panel Summons NNPC Boss Over Oil Theft, Dilapidated Refineries
The Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) yesterday summoned the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, over oil theft. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Victims Groan As Ogun Fails to Implement Report One Year After
More than one year after the Judicial Panel of Investigation on Police Brutality and Extra-Judicial killings set up by the Ogun State submitted its report, Governor Dapo Abiodun… Read more »
Nigeria: World Literacy Day - Nigeria's Non-Literate Rate Reduces From 38 to 31% - Govt
Executive Secretary of National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, Prof. Simon Ibor Akpama, has disclosed that the extant statistics of 2022 based on… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Over 900 New Non-Formal Education Centers Opened in North East'
The Founder and CEO of Education.org, Dr. Randa Grob-Zakhary, has disclosed that over 900 new non-formal education centers have been opened in North Eastern Nigeria to fast-track… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo to Clerics - Don't Allow Politicians Wreck Nigeria in 2023
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday warned religious leaders against allowing politicians with "no fear of God" to wreck Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Ministry Sues for Calm As Uncertainty Hangs Over 2022 NFF Elections
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has urged Nigerian football stakeholders to remain calm and abide by the Federal High Court Order by refraining from acting or… Read more »