July 05
Nigeria: Govt Puts 18 States, FCT On Flood Alert
The federal government yesterday raised the alarm over possible severe flooding beginning from the end of this month, saying 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are… Read more »
Nigeria: Malaria - the Silent Killer, a Major Public Health Concern
Malaria is a life-threatening disease that continues to ravage Nigeria, accounting for a significant proportion of global cases and deaths. As a tropical country, Nigeria is prone… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Polio Is Spreading After Nigeria Was Declared Free - Unicef
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has said polio has returned to Nigeria and is spreading to many states after the country was declared polio-free… Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: Our Law On Same Sex Marriage Supersedes Samoa Agreement - Govt
The Federal Government has confirmed signing Samoa agreement, saying the law on same sex marriage supersedes the agreement. Read more »
Nigeria: Gwoza Suicide Bombings Signal End to Terrorism - Military
The military high command says the recent suicide bomb attacks in Gwoza area of Borno have signalled an end to terrorism, reiterating that "Nigeria is at war" with the way… Read more »
West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Not Showing Intention to Return - Ecowas President
The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has lamented that despite several efforts being made by the regional bloc… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Terrorists Killed in Aerial Bombardment in Borno - NAF
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has eliminated several terrorists in an aerial bombardment in their hideouts in Borno. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Workers Spend 65% of Salary On Foods - UN
The United Nations (UN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government to make dedicated budgetary allocation to curb food insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna, Jigawa, Delta, Govt Lists States to Experience Devastating Flood
The Federal Government has warned that River flooding will begin by the ending of July, saying 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are likely to be severely impacted. Read more »
Nigeria: LGBT - Nigeria Signs $150 Billion Samoa Deal
Some clerics, rights activists, and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria are furious following the decision of the federal government to sign the controversial Samoa… Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Super Eagles Face Familiar Foes Benin, Rwanda in Afcon Qualifiers
The Super Eagles have been given another chance to avenge their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan following the pairing of both… Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: 50,000 Jobs for Nigerians Underway in U.S., Canada, Others - NATEP
The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), in partnership with the National Talent Export Programme - Nigeria (NATEP), has commenced a three-day workshop on how to… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Launches Initiative to Transform Nigeria Into $1 Trillion Economy By 2030
The federal government has launched a new initiative to establish an operating model and framework for economic and financial inclusion, aimed at transforming Nigeria into a $1… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Denies Discussing Nnamdi Kanu's Release With South-East Govs
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied that the issue of releasing Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was part of his discussion… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Many Structures Will Go Down', Lagos Blows Hot Over Flood
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday, vowed that many structures obstructing the free flow of rain water will be removed. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Asks Govt to Include North East in 'Legacy Road Projects'
The Senate on Wednesday asked the federal government to further expand the 'renewed hope legacy road infrastructure projects' in the country to include the North-East region. Read more »
Nigeria: Volkswagen Shuns Nigeria, Sets Up Auto Assembly Plant in Egypt
Volkswagen Group Africa has signed an agreement with the Egyptian government to build and operate a new Body Shop and Assembly plant in the East Port Said Automotive Zone (EPAZ). Read more »
Nigeria: The Faces of Federalism - A Perspective for Advocates
Federalism has been a hot topic in Nigeria, with many calling for 'true federalism' without fully understanding what it means. True federalism is often used in political discourse… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN's Interest Rate Hike Hindering Growth, Job Creation - Dangote
Microeconomic environment stifling manufacturing sector - MAN FG harps on local content, made-in-Nigeria goods Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio, Abbas-Led N/Assembly Has Failed - Salihu Lukman
We've surpassed previous records - Speaker Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Community Appeals to Govt Over Erosion
The traditional ruler of Ikabigbo community, Uzairie, Etsako West LGA of Edo State, Chief Braimah Alegeh, has called on the federal, state and local governments to come to his… Read more »
West Africa: Why Nigeria Must Pay Attention to UK's Elections Tomorrow
Voters in the United Kingdom will go to the polls tomorrow in what some analysts have described as a defining moment for one of the countries that prides itself as a beacon of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Threatens to Jail Local Chiefs Wearing Crowns
The Ondo state government has threatened to jail any 'minor' traditional chief who wears beaded crowns in the state for three years. Read more »
Nigeria: Northerners Plotting Against Tinubu Unpatriotic - Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has criticised those he tagged "unpatriotic politicians in the northern region" for allegedly plotting against President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Nedc Consoles Victims of Gwoza Suicide Bombings
The Managing Director and CEO of the North East Development Commission, NEDC Mohammed G. Alkali led Management and Staff to commiserate with the people and Government of Borno… Read more »