February 01
Nigeria: Kwara Ex-Governor Breaks Silence On Frosty Relationship With Saraki, PDP
A former governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has debunked reports that he is at loggerheads with his predecessor, Bukola Saraki. Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Govt to Introduce Malaria Vaccine in 2025 - NPHCDA
The federal government has commenced the process of introducing malaria vaccine in Nigeria between the end of this year and early 2025, the National Primary Healthcare Development… Read more »
Nigeria: End Fund, IHS Nigeria Partner to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases
END Fund and IHS Nigeria, part of IHS Holdings Limited, have announced a renewed commitment to support the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Read more »
January 29
West Africa: Nigeria Expresses Concern Over Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso's Withdrawal From Ecowas
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its sadness over the pronouncement by the Military authority in the Republic of Niger indicating that the Republics of Burkina Faso,… Read more »
Nigeria: Procurement Act - Don't Succumb to World Bank's Blackmail, Govt Warned
The Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development (NEFGAD) has faulted a World Bank recommendation on the draft Public Procurement Bill 2023. Read more »
January 28
Nigeria: NUJ to Confer Merit Award On Tompolo
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) said it will confer a national merit award on a former militant commander in the Niger Delta, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. Read more »
Nigeria: Community-Based Online Newspaper Unveiled in Abuja
FCT News Online, a community based premier online news platform that seeks to provide credible, authoritative and timely public-interest news in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT)… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspect Linked to Nabeeha's Death
The Nigerian Police Force has arrested a suspected kidnapper reportedly linked to the abduction and murder of Nabeeha, one of the victims abducted in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation - Five Ways to Cope With High Cost of Living
Rising cost of living due to galloping inflation in Nigeria has continued to take a toll on many families. Read more »
Nigeria: Nabeeha Trends As Police Unveil 'Murderer's' Identity
Nabeeha, a 400-level student of Biological Science at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria,who was abducted and killed by her kidnappers, trended on Twitter (X) after police… Read more »
Nigeria: How Guard Mistakenly Killed U.S. Professor in Osun
Tragedy struck in Ejigbo, Osun State, at the weekend when Richard Adeoriokin, a United States Professor and politician, was shot dead by a local security guard. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Breaks Record for Number of Judgments in 2023
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has recorded yet another milestone in the number of Decisions delivered in 2023. Read more »
West Africa: 'You Are Still Part of Us', Ecowas Rejects Exit of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) says it is yet to receive a formal notification from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso about their… Read more »
January 26
Nigeria: Sanusi Backs Relocation of CBN's Departments to Lagos
A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has supported the planned relocation of five CBN departments from the head office in Abuja to Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: 13 Kaduna Villagers Still in Captivity 46 Days After Abduction
Thirteen villagers remain in captivity 46 days after their abduction by bandits at Unguwar Liman under Gwada ward of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Tinubu Receives Blinken, Seeks U.S. Support for G20 Membership
Nigeria has sought the support of the United States in its bid for membership of the G20 and a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council. Read more »
Nigeria: 10 People Still Missing From Ibadan Explosion - Bodija Community
Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) on Wednesday in Ibadan said no fewer than 10 people were still missing following the Jan. 17 explosion in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Babangida Backs Super Eagles to Reach Afcon Finals
Despite underwhelming performances so far at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d' Ivoire, a former international, Tijani Babangida, has said the Super Eagles are… Read more »
Nigeria: Relocation of CBN, FAAN Offices Should Not Be Tribalised - Ex-Minister
A former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has said that the issue of relocating the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) headquarters and some departments of the… Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: I'm Officially Done - Harrysong's Wife Says Amid Marital Crisis
Wife of Nigerian singer Harrysong, Alexer Perez Gopa, has hinted that she "is done with her marriage". Read more »
Nigeria: Lekki Deep Seaport Berths Another Large Container Vessel
The Lekki Deep Seaport has berthed the largest container carrier to sail on Nigerian territorial waters on Sunday 21st January, 2024. Read more »
Cameroon/Nigeria: Cameroon to Face Nigeria in Round of 16
Christopher Wooh scored the winner in added time as Cameroon came from behind to defeat Gambia 3-2 in their final AFCON group stage match on Monday. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Crash Out of Afcon As Egypt Squeeze Through
The Black Stars of Ghana suffered another black day as they crashed out of the ongoing AFCON 2023 following a 2-2 draw against minnows Mozambique on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Kaduna Recorded 325 Fire Cases, 12 Deaths in 2023'
The Kaduna State Fire Service said it recorded 325 fire outbreaks and 12 deaths in 2023. Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Review of Global Tax System
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that redressing the imbalance in the international tax regime has become imperative, calling for a review of global taxation. Read more »