February 14
Nigeria: Forex - Lagos Assembly Urges Tinubu to Reduce Foreign Trips, Pilgrimages
The Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, called on the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to reduce foreign trips for seminars and conferences by ministries and… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano - Ipac Raises Alarm Over 'Plans' to Appoint Caretaker Council Committee
Following the expiration of the tenure of the elected chairmen of 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has raised the alarm that the… Read more »
Nigeria: Oluwo Advises Tinubu to Open Borders, Lift Ban On Grains, Others
The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, HIM Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has advised President Ahmed Tinubu to open the country's borders as part of measures to mitigate the food… Read more »
Nigeria: Femi Falana, Covid-19 Fund and the Art of Misrepresentation
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Nigeria: Amid Insecurity, Senate Passes Vote of Confidence On Service Chiefs
The Senate yesterday passed a vote of confidence in security chiefs after about nine-hour meeting with them behind closed doors. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 2 Policemen, Abduct 40 in Zamfara
Two policemen were killed in the wee hours of yesterday when armed bandits attacked Kasuwar Daji village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Insecurity, Senate Passes Vote of Confidence On Security Chiefs
The Senate has passed a Vote of Confidence on Security Chiefs for their efforts in fighting the security challenges bedevilling the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Gas Explosion Razes Yobe Varsity Female Hostel
A fire outbreak from a gas explosion has burnt down a female hostel block in the Yobe State University, Damaturu. Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Destroys Over 200 Case Files in Kwara High Court
A fire incident at the Kwara State high court complex has destroyed no fewer than 200 case files and office equipment. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspended Ondo PDP Chair Dies
The suspended Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Mr Fatai Adams is dead. Read more »
Nigeria: Notorious Kidnappers Arrested in Abuja, N9m Ransom Recovered
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command have arrested seven notorious kidnappers in Abuja, recovering N9 million ransom. Read more »
February 13
West Africa: We Won't Return to Ecowas - Niger Coup Leader
The head of military junta in Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has vowed that none of the three Sahel countries would rejoin the regional bloc, Economic Community of… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Resolves January Salary Delay, Commends Workers for Patience
The federal government has said all affected federal workers in about 90 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have received their January salaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Alliance Hospital Sues Media Trust Over Kidney Harvest Story
The Management of Alliance Hospital and Services Limited has sued Media Trust Ltd, the publishers of Daily Trust newspaper and owners of Trust TV, over its investigative report… Read more »
Nigeria: Bolaji Agbede Replaces Late Wigwe As Access Holdings Acting Gceo
Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Ms. Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer. Read more »
Nigeria: Herbert Wigwe - Access Holdings Stocks Fall By 6.26 Percent
Access Holdings shares, yesterday, declined by 6.26% at N23.20 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) on the first trading day after the death of its Group Chief Executive… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: We'll Retain Our Open-Defecation-Free Status, Jigawa Vows
The Jigawa State government has pledged to retain the state's open-defecation-free status. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Experiencing Stalled Per Capita Growth, Poverty, Food Insecurity - IMF
Advises complete phase out of fuel, electricity subsidies Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Super Eagles Lose Afcon Final to Cote d'Ivoire
Three-time African champions, the Super Eagles have failed in their bid to win a fourth title after suffering a 2-1 defeat against host Cote d'Ivoire in the final of the 2023… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Reiterates Ban On Flights From Nigeria
Niger Republic has restated its prohibition of flights from Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Workers in 90 MDAs Yet to Get January Salaries
Federal civil servants in about 90 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are yet to receive their January salaries, Daily Trust can report. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon - 'Close Your Church,' Yule Edochie Knocked Over Fake 'Prophecy'
A popular Nigerian actor and self-acclaimed pastor, Yul Edochie, has been criticised after his "prophesy" about the AFCON final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast turned out to be… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina - Radda Seeks Tetfund Support to Tackle Insecurity
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina state has sought support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to tackle the challenges of insecurity affecting tertiary institutions in… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - Nedc to Establish Waste Recycle Plan for 6 States
The North-East Development Commission is planning to establish a waste recycling plant for the 6 northeast states to combat climate change in the region. Read more »
Nigeria: Refrain From Regulating Social Media, Adeyanju Tells Gbaja
Deji Adeyanju, human rights activist and social commentator, has kicked against the move to regulate social media. Read more »