February 12
Nigeria: Seek Help From International Creditors, Babalola Tells Tinubu
The Chancellor and Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Are Afe Babalola, SAN, has again called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek debt relief from… Read more »
Nigeria: Forex Crisis - Hajj Registration Below 50 Percent As Payment Closes Today
Nigeria may not be able to fill all the 95,000 hajj seats allocated to it for this year's pilgrimage as many intending pilgrims are yet to either deposit the fare or pay the… Read more »
Nigeria: Mishaps - Niwa to Remove 5 Wrecks, License 2,200 Boats in Lagos
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) said it would remove five wrecks obstructing navigation along the Lagos backwaters as part of efforts to tackle boat mishaps. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Warn Against Hostilities Towards Medical Personnel in Kano
The police command in Kano State on Sunday warned the public against hostile actions towards medical personnel discharging their primary assignments in the state. Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe and Family Die in U.S. Chopper Crash
Herbert Wigwe, the immediate past Managing Director of Access Bank and current Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, is dead. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Exit - Tinubu Sends Delegation to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
President Bola Tinubu has sent some of his cabinet members to the governments of Republic of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso over the trio's recent move to exit the regional bloc,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Vs Argentina Friendly Cancelled Over Messi Drama
The proposed friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Argentina would no longer take place. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Declares Emefiele's Wife Wanted
The Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has declared wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, wanted. Read more »
February 09
West Africa: Diplomacy for Ecowas Stability - Nigeria's Strategic Role
In a region as complex and dynamic as West Africa, the recent political upheaval in Niger Republic presents a pivotal moment for Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu's leadership.… Read more »
February 08
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: I Can't Wait to Watch Afcon Final - Burna Boy
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has expressed delight over the Super Eagles' win against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the Wednesday Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Ministers Meet Over Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Exit
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Commission on Thursday convened an Extraordinary Session of its Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the ministerial… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal - U.S., CDD Condemn Presidential Poll Shift
The United States and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD West Africa) have condemned the postponement of the highly anticipated presidential election in Senegal, which… Read more »
February 07
Senegal: Delaying Senegal Presidential Poll 'Not Legitimate' - U.S.
The US State Department said a vote by Senegal's parliament to delay presidential elections until December "cannot be considered legitimate", urging the country to move forward… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Congo-Kinshasa: Host Ivory Coast Determined to Continue 'Miraculous' Run
Ivory Coast's interim coach Emerse Fae has urged his team to go into Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal against the Democratic Republic of Congo with the mindset that has… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Vs South Africa - Matters Arising
The semi-final clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa has created a tense atmosphere among citizens of both countries. There is a palpable… Read more »
February 06
Nigeria/South Africa: Peseiro Demands More Super Eagles Goals Despite Watertight Defence
Nigeria manager José Peseiro has called on his side to be more clinical up front despite boasting the strongest defence at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - Declare State of Emergency On Export Sector, FG Urged
The federal government has been urged to declare a state of emergency in the Nigerian export sector by removing all bottlenecks hampering export of goods and services from Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Must Invest in Cancer Treatment
As the world marked the 2024 World Cancer Day on February 4, one issue that dominated public health discourse was how to win the war against cancer in its various forms. Given its… Read more »
Africa: Afcon - Be Mindful of Where You Watch Semi-Final Match, High Commission Warns Nigerians in South Africa
Nigerians in South Africa have been warned against wide celebration should Super Eagles defeat Bafana Bafana. Read more »
Nigeria: Fear Grips Kaduna Villagers As Troops Hunt for Bandits, Set Herders' Camps On Fire
There was palpable fear in some villages in Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State as troops hunting for bandits set some herders' camps ablaze. Read more »
Africa: Nwabali Anticipates Interesting Clash Against South Africa
Super Eagles new number one, Stanley Nwabali has said he is looking forward to Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa in Bouake. Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Nigeria Fails to Meet Oil Production Targets in 10yrs
Despite having crude oil in abundance, Nigeria has consistently failed to meet oil production targets as stipulated in national budgets over the last 10 years, investigations by… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunshots As Niger Residents Troop to Streets Over Hardship
Gunshots were fired by the Police to disperse residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, who were protesting against the rising cost of living. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Shuts Bridge
The Lagos State Government yesterday diverted traffic from the Kodesoh Bridge for maintenance work which would last till March 4, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Elections Body Suspends Officer Over 'Missing' Ballot Papers
The Independent National Electoral Commission has suspended the Electoral Officer for Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Fred Ogboji, over alleged missing ballot… Read more »