March 03
Nigeria: Super Falcons Seek Redemption Against Lionesses in Second Game
Ten-time African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, are keen to redeem themselves after losing to a late goal by Cameroon's Indomitable Lionesses on Saturday in the first of… Read more »
Nigeria: How Athletics Seized Show At Niger Delta Games
The just concluded Niger Delta Games in Benin City, the Edo State capital, provided ample opportunity for Nigeria athletics to show what the future holds for the country's track… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Man With Gun in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 55-year-old Shuaibu Adams for allegedly being in possession of a firearm. Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Probe of Officers Over Alleged $1,000 Extortion in Lagos
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered an investigation into allegations that some police officers in Lagos demanded $1,000 from a National Youth… Read more »
Nigeria: Peace Committee Will Provide Neutral Platform for Dialogue - Abdulsalami
Former Nigerian Head of State and chairman of the National Peace Committee (NPC), General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) has affirmed the committee's commitment to providing a neutral… Read more »
March 02
Nigeria: Fuel Price May Rise As Middle East Tensions Escalate
Rising tensions in the Middle East, triggered by ongoing US and Israeli attacks on Iran, may push fuel prices higher in Nigeria, as crude oil prices reached $72.87 per barrel on… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Governors Are Leaders of Their Parties in the States
Nigeria's Fourth Republic, which commenced in 1999, introduced a distinctive political culture that has since become entrenched in the nation's democratic practice, governors… Read more »
Nigeria: Chaos At Lagos, Abuja Airports As Faan Begins Cashless Policy
Passengers and motorists were stranded for hours on Sunday as confusion and heavy gridlock trailed the commencement of a cashless toll payment system introduced by the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Ramadan/Lent - Zazzau, Jama'a Emirs Host Interfaith Iftar
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to supporting peace-building and development initiatives across Southern Kaduna and other… Read more »
Nigeria: Four Die in Katsina Ramadan ALMS Stampede
No fewer than four persons were killed in a stampede during the distribution of annual Ramadan alms at Kofar-Guga quarters, Katsina, the state's Police Command has confirmed. Read more »
Nigeria: Full Speech - Gov Fintiri's Address On Defection to APC
In the Best Interest of Adamawa state and our People: A speech delivered Read more »
Nigeria: Back to Where It Began - Experience Meets Opportunity
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not an act of political wandering. It is a declaration of strategic clarity. Let us be honest:… Read more »
Nigeria: How Peace Deals Differ From Amnesty in Preventing Crisis
Every now and then, in a cycle that has no structured order, a familiar dread descends on various communities of Nigeria's Middle Belt. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 3,000 Athletes Set for 3rd National Para Games
Over 3,000 physically challenged athletes are expected at the 3rd National Para Games, Nigeria's largest and most prestigious para-sports event, scheduled to hold from March 26 to… Read more »
Nigeria: My Appointment As NYCN Diaspora Ambassador Will Boost Nigerian Football - Akpehe
Following his appointment as the Ambassador of China for the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Diaspora, Hon. Austin Akpehe, has said the Nigerian football community stands… Read more »
Nigeria: Diri Performs Ceremonial Kick-Off of Bayelsa Gov's Cup
Senator Douye Diri has officially kicked-off the season 8 of the Bayelsa State Governor's Cup popularly called 'Prosperity Cup,' urging the youths of the state to develop their… Read more »
Nigeria: Insurance Dent Ikorodu City's Title Ambition - Rangers Dethrone Rivers Utd
Ikorodu City's title hopes suffered a serious setback after a crushing 4-0 defeat to Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Week 28 fixture played yesterday… Read more »
Nigeria: Retired Naval Officer Joins Benue 2027 Guber Race
A retired naval officer, Commander Henry Ojowu (rtd), has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: Voice Vote Support for Amaechi, Does Not Foreclose Support for Others - Usani
The National vice-chairman South - South of the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) Usani Uguru Usani, has stated that the endorsement of Rotimi Amaechi's 2027 presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Ombugadu Dumps PDP
Former gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, Rt. Hon. David Ombugadu, has resigned from the party. Read more »
Nigeria: Equities Market Shreds N1.4tr in One Week
The Nigerian equities market reversed gains last week as investors lost N1.4 trillion in the just-ended trading week. Read more »
Nigeria: Bank Directors Appoint New Chairman As Chike-Obi Retires
The Bank Directors Association of Nigeria (BDAN) has appointed Dr. Oluwayemisi Olorunshola as Chairman of its Board of Directors, following the retirement of Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi… Read more »
Nigeria: State Governments Running Airlines Must Have Exit Plans - Capt. Sanusi
Capt. Ado Sanusi is a renowned aviator and Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors Airline, Nigeria's oldest carrier. In this interview with our correspondent, he bares his… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil&gas - Nigeria Tightens Local Content Rules, Rejects 186 Expatriate Slots
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has stated that it approved 1,417 of the 1,603 expatriate quota applications it… Read more »
Nigeria: Banditry - Over 300,000 Displaced in Niger - Bago
Terrorists kill 15 in fresh attacks Read more »
