January 03
Nigeria: Delta First Lady Offsets N1.681million Patients' Medical Bills
Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, the First Lady of Delta State, has paid medical bills of N1.681million of indigent patients at the Asaba Specialist Hospital. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Striker Pays Health Insurance Fees for 110 Beneficiaries
Super Eagles striker, Sunusi Ibrahim has paid the Nasarawa State Health Insurance Agency (NASHIA) enrollment fees for 110 beneficiaries in Nasarawa state for a period of one year. Read more »
December 29, 2023
Nigeria: Mikel Obi Tips Super Eagles to Win 2023 Afcon Trophy
Former international, John Mikel Obi has indicated that the Super Eagles are the top favourites to win the forthcoming CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2023. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: 'We've Paid,' British American Tobacco Speaks On $110m Govt Fine
The British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) has formally reacted to the recent $110m fine imposed on it by the Federal Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer… Read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo Mourns Akeredolu, Describes Him As a Friend of Over 40 Years
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has paid a glowing tribute to his departed longtime friend and brother, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, of Ondo State, who died on Wednesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Decorates 47 New Generals
The promotion of 47 Brigadier-Generals to the rank of Major General has been approved by the Army Council. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Six Things to Know About Late Speaker Ghali Na'abba
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ghalli Na'abba, died Wednesday morning, aged 65. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Leader - National Assembly Will Pass 2024 Appropriations Bill Dec 30
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has insisted that the National Assembly would pass the 2024 appropriations bill on December 30 to sustain the January-December… Read more »
Nigeria: Farming Communities, Miyetti Allah Trade Blame Over Plateau Killings
Farming communities and herders are trading blame over the attacks in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas of Plateau State. Read more »
Nigeria: Outrage Over Plateau Massacre As Death Toll Hits 155
Outrage on Tuesday greeted the coordinated attacks on 23 villages in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas of Plateau State, which left over 150 dead and many others… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: 20 Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Pipeline in Rivers
No fewer than 20 persons were feared dead following an explosion from a vandalised oil pipeline in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Flight Delays, Cancellations Worsen As NCAA Pleads With Passengers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has pleaded with passengers over inconveniences being experienced as a result of flight delays and cancellations in the last few days. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Workers Observe Christmas Without December Salaries
Federal civil servants across the country are grumbling over the delay in payment of their December 2023 salaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions As Govt Workers Observe Christmas Without December Salaries
The delay in payment of federal civil servants' December salaries has attracted mixed reactions on social media. Read more »
Burkina Faso/Cape Verde: 2023 Afcon - Super Eagles to Play Burkina Faso, Cape Verde Friendlies Jan
Ahead of the next month's Africa Cup of Nations, Super Eagles will play two friendly matches against Burkina Faso and Cape Verde in January. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Calls for Adoption of Climate Resilient Techniques
Farmers in Nigeria have been charged to adopt climate resilient techniques, as a measure toward sustainable agricultural revolution, amid rising global temperature. Read more »
Nigeria: Claims of Cabinet Reshuffle Plan Cloud Ondo Acting Gov's First Week
The political unrest in Ondo State appears to be far claims that the acting governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is planning to reshuffle the State Executive Council, amid the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tasks Before the New ICPC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu on December 13, 2023 administered the oath of office on Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Overcome Challenges, Build a Strong, Prosperous Nigeria - Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said the country under the leadership of his party will overcome the challenges bedeviling… Read more »
Nigeria: The Many Silver Linings of Tinubu's 7 Months in Office
The removal of fuel subsidy and the move to merge foreign exchange rates, two headline reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration since late May, triggered problems such as… Read more »
Nigeria: 145 Killed As Bandits Attack 23 Plateau Villages
No fewer than 145 persons are said to have been killed in bandits' attacks on 23 villages in Plateau State. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Non-Serving Senators Celebrate Ganduje At 74
The 108 APC Non Serving Senators have extended birthday wishes to the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who marked his 74th anniversary saying over the years,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 4 Missing Children, Arrest Abductors in Abia
The Abia Police Command on Sunday said it has rescued all four missing children allegedly stolen in Umuahia. Read more »
Nigeria: Yuletide - Sultan Beach Wears New Look
Sultan Beach in Badagry now wears a new look with the 2023 Christmas and New Year festivities, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun CP Visits Nollywood Actor in Hospital, Flays Shooting
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Abiodun Alamutu, has paid a visit to Azeez Ijaduade, the Nollywood actor who was reportedly shot by a policeman at Iperu, Ikenne Local… Read more »