September 19
Nigeria: Flood - Relocate to Safer Grounds Now, Kwara Tells Residents
The Kwara State Government has called on residents living in flood prone areas to relocate to safer places and advocates the dredging of the River Niger to permanently solve the… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Teachers Resume Strike Over Arrears, Others
Primary school teachers of the Local Education Authority (LEA) in the FCT have resumed their suspended strike over non-payment of their minimum wage arrears and other entitlements… Read more »
Nigeria: Wanted - A Viable Opposition in Nigeria
As the country inches towards the 2027 elections, the attention of Nigerians has been turned to the major opposition parties: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP) and… Read more »
Nigeria: On Fear On Ambitious Women, Victim Blaming and Toxicity
There's a nonsensical post making the rounds on social media about a Nigerian man in Florida who allegedly disclosed that he killed his wife because, among other things, she was… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Cocoa Farmers Are Relocating From Edo
Cocoa is one of the major crops in Edo but the farmers said lack of forest for planting and other challenges are affecting production in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Tomato Farmers Face Tough Times
Tomato and pepper farmers in Bula, a community in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, are reeling from the sudden collapse of tomato prices, by 90% in just two weeks. Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Illegal Arms Importation - Govt Begins Prosecution of 10 Suspects
The federal government has said that arrangements have been concluded to destroy all seized illicit arms and ammunition from suspects and other criminals by the end of September. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Split Unity Colleges Into Basic, Secondary Schools
The federal government has announced that the 115 Federal Unity Colleges in the country will soon be unbundled into basic and secondary schools. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Engage Sultan, Shehu of Borno, Others On Tsangaya Education Reforms, Out-of - School Children
The House of Representatives Committee on Alternate Education has embarked on a wider consultation engaging the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, the Shehu of Borno, Shehu… Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: Reactions As Minister Says Tinubu Too Rich to Loot Nigeria's Resources
Mixed reactions have trailed comments by Ayodele Olawande, Minister of State for Youth Development, that President Bola Tinubu is an "epitome of wealth" with no interest to loot… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Mawlid Celebrants Killed in Kaduna Road Accident
Many people travelling to celebrate the Eid-el-Mawlid have died in a road accident along the Kaduna-Saminaka road in Lere LGA of Kaduna State. Read more »
Africa: For a Mutually Beneficial China-Africa Relations
China-Africa relations made global headlines in Beijing at the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held September 4-6, 2024. With the theme "Joining hands to advance… Read more »
Nigeria: 'No More Excuses', Danjuma Asks Service Chiefs to End Killings Now
Elder statesman and former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has tasked all service chiefs to end banditry and return the country to the path of peace. Read more »
Nigeria: Mawlid - Govs Urge Peace, Unity As Okoh, Obi Felicitate With Muslims
As Muslims celebrate Mawlid, state governors across the nation have urged Nigerians to emulate Prophet Muhammad and engender peace and unity in their communities and the country at… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 5 in Fresh Plateau Attack
Gunmen have attacked Mbar community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday night, killing five people just 11 days after a similar attack in Congo community… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger LG APC Stakeholders Urge Respect for Resolution On Chair's Suspension
The Suleja LGA of Niger State APC Stakeholders Forum has condemned the recent decision by the State Working Committee (SWC) to confirm Mallam Idris B. Nana as the substantive… Read more »
Nigeria: Nin Enrolment Hits 110m - NIMC DG
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said without proper identity management, there will not be adequate security and prosperity for the citizens in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Man Arrested for Murder of Neighbour's Wife, Son
The Lagos Police Command has arrested one Vincent Ukpai for the murder of his neighbour's wife and son in the Lekki area. The incident occurred during a dispute over the… Read more »
Nigeria: The Growing Importance of International Education for Career Advancement
In today's increasingly interconnected world, international education has become an important component for individuals seeking to excel in their chosen careers. As businesses and… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Probe Naval Officer's Detention
The House of Representatives Committee on Navy has promised to investigate the alleged unlawful detention of a Seaman, Abbas Haruna, for nearly six years following the directive of… Read more »
Nigeria: Recover Body of Our Monarch for Decent Burial, Gobir Elders Tell FG, Sokoto Govt
The Gobir Development Association (GDA), representing the elders of the Gobir community, has called on the federal government and the Sokoto State government to deploy all… Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Govt, Sen Buba Clash Over Charcoal Seller Killing
Tensions have escalated between the Bauchi State Government and Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, over the recent shooting in Zaranda village,… Read more »
Nigeria: Banks Sack 49 Employees Over Fraud in Q2 2024
Deposit money banks in Nigeria sacked 49 employees due to their involvement in fraudulent activities between April and June this year. Read more »
Nigeria: How Dangote's Petrol Dashed Nigerians' Hopes
The ongoing conflict between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery on the pricing of petroleum products, has led to widespread… Read more »
Nigeria: Zulum Decries Infiltration of IDP Camps By 'Fake Victims'
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has decried the infiltration of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps by those not directly affected by the recent flooding in Maiduguri… Read more »