October 08, 2023
Nigeria: Organizers Flag Off 2023 National Anti-Corruption Marathon Race
Organizers of the National Anti-Corruption Marathon race has flagged off the 5th edition with the commencement of registration for participants for the event scheduled for December… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Targets 40 Million Jobs in 2 Years From Methanol Technology
The federal government said its methanol fuel technology programme would create over 40 million new employment opportunities for Nigerians in two years. Read more »
Nigeria: How and Why President Buhari Failed in Leadership
Judging by the high spate of insecurity, collapsed economy, endemic corruption in public affairs, among several other vices pervading the country at the time President Mohammadu… Read more »
Nigeria: Dyeing Business Dying as 525-Year-Old Kano Pit Faces Extinction
The popular and historic 525-year-old Kano dyeing pit situated in the ancient Kofar Mata area in Kano State is currently facing extinction. In a recent visit to the once… Read more »
October 07, 2023
Nigeria: 'Nigeria Produced 38 Female Vice Chancellors Out of 760 in 60 Years'
The secretary-general of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), Professor Yakubu Ochefu, has disclosed that over 720 individuals have held the position… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Marley in Fresh EFCC Trouble
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, yesterday issued a production warrant against Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Prove It in 30 Days or Face Law', Soyinka Dares Those Disputing His Academic Records
Nigerian literary icon, Professor Wale Soyinka, has given those challenging his academic records a 30-day ultimatum to offer their proof over allegations. Read more »
Nigeria: Quack Nurse Who Administered Injections on Mohbad Caused His Death - Police
A fresh twist has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, a singer, also known as Mohbad as the Lagos State police… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Nigeria: New Twist in Rivers APC Crisis As Factions Bicker Over 'Amaechi's Directive' to Back Atiku
There is a renewed hostility and acrimony in the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the two warring factions have both visited the party's national… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Backs Local Manufacturers, SMEs to End Importation
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday emphasised the need for the government to encourage local manufacturers and entrepreneurs as part of efforts to stop importations. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Records 53 Deaths From 6 Boat Mishaps in 1 Month
At least 53 people, including women and children, have been killed in six different boat mishaps in four LGAs of Mokwa, Shiroro, Agwara and Borgu of Niger State in the last one… Read more »
Nigeria: World Teachers' Day - Nigerian Teachers Speak As They Grapple With Poor Salary, Incentives
"Teachers give a lot more than we get compensated for. Standing an hour to teach is more than what most people do a whole day in their offices; that's why you see most teachers… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Nigeria: Investors in Nigeria Gain Access to Nairobi, Ghana Stock Exchanges
Investors in Nigeria can now invest in securities listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). Read more »
October 03, 2023
Nigeria: Yobe to Immunise 1m Children Against Polio, Others
The Yobe State government has commenced the immunisation of 1.1 million children against polio and other diseases across the 17 local government areas of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Mum As Chicago Varsity Releases Tinubu's Records, Authenticates Certificate
The Chicago State University (CSU) yesterday released the academic records of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in compliance with the order of the District Court of Northern District of… Read more »
Nigeria: Diphtheria - Save the Children Launches Response in Kano, Yobe, Katsina
Save the Children has launched a wide-scale health response to diphtheria in the three most impacted states of Kano, Yobe and Katsina. Read more »
Nigeria: Japa - Govt Advised to Use Expertise, Resources of Diaspora to Improve Health
Governments across all levels in the country have been advised to focus on ways to benefit from the Japa syndrome rather than lamenting over the situation. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Kills 181 People, Infects 1,068 in 28 States
Lassa fever has killed 181 persons across 28 states since the beginning of the year. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Illegal Refinery in Rivers
Many people are feared dead following an explosion in an illegal oil refining site in Ibas Community, Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Chicago University Saga - Five Things Atiku Planning to Use in Nailing Tinubu
The ongoing legal battle between President Bola Tinubu and his main rival in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, in the US, is coming to close following the order that the… Read more »
October 01, 2023
Nigeria: Under Emefiele, CBN Was 'Den of Malfeasance' - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, has described the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under the immediate past governor, Godwin Emefiele, as a "den of malfeasance." Read more »
Nigeria: It May Be Difficult Now but Nigeria Will Rise Again - Saraki
Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has assured Nigerians that the country will overcome all its challenges sooner or later. Read more »
Nigeria: Mother Apprehends Suspect Who Abducted, Killed Her Daughter in Zaria
A woman in Zaria has succeeded in arresting a suspect who reportedly abducted her daughter and demanded ransom for her release. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Vows to Crush Terrorism, Poverty in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday reiterated his administration's commitment to eliminating poverty, terrorism and all forms of criminality in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria At 63 - Where Are We Going?
Nigeria's journey as a self-governing nation clocks 63 years today. But we cannot help asking, what is the destination? Where are we headed as a nation? What is the point of our… Read more »