Nigeria: Govt, Sokoto Govt Urged to Tackle Banditry to Prevent Ethnic Clashes

The member representing Yabo-Shagari Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, Umar Yusuf Yabo, has appealed to both the Sokoto and the federal governments to urgently address the… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Waterway to Host Team Drogba, Rafa, 7 Others in Oct 3 Contest

The Lagos waterways will come alive as nine global teams in the E1 boat racing series prepare their electric boats to compete in Lagos from October 3-5. This marks the first time… Read more »

Nigeria: Declare State of Emergency On Insecurity in North, NEF Urges Tinubu

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in Northern Nigeria, citing escalating insecurity that has devastated… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Denies Owning Truck That Caused Enugu Accident

The Management of Dangote Industries Limited, (DIL) has clarified that the truck involved in a recent accident in Enugu State is not owned by the Dangote Group. Read more »

Nigeria: 29 Bodies Recovered After Boat Sinks in Niger State

29 people have been confirmed dead in a boat mishap at Malale riverfront in Borgu LGA of Niger State. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Tinubu Reversed New Appointments At NTA - Report

New details have come to light on why President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday overturned recent leadership changes at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). Read more »

Nigeria: Most People See Govt Job As National Cake - Nitda DG

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Abdullahi, has urged leaders in both public and private sectors to embrace purpose… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara to Commission 50-Tonne Shea Butter Factory

Kwara State is set to commission a 50-tonne Shea butter processing factory in Kaiama, described as the second largest in Nigeria and the biggest owned by any state government. Read more »

Nigeria: Preliminary Report On Abuja-Kaduna Train Accident Ready in 23 Days - Nsib

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has stated that the preliminary report on the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna Train at Asham Train Station. Read more »

Nigeria: BPE to List 2 Discos, 1 Genco On Nigerian Exchange

The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) says it has concluded plans to list two electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) and one Generation Company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange… Read more »

Nigeria: British Investor Commits N11.4bn to Nigeria's Agri-Tech Platform

The British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution yesterday announced a $7.5 million (about 11.4bn) debt investment in Nigerian agri-tech… Read more »

Nigeria: UK Goes Tough, Vows to Deport Nigerians Who Overstay

The United Kingdom has warned Nigerians and other international students that it will deport those who overstay their visas in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: I Made No Mistake Choosing Shettima - Tinubu

Tinubu: I made no mistake choosing Shettima Read more »

Nigeria: Ribadu, El-Rufai Disagree Over 'Payment of Ransom to Bandits'

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, have locked horns over alleged payment of ransom in billions to the bandits and… Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja-Kaduna Rail Tracks Will Be Restored in 10 Days - Minister

The Minister of Transportation, Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali, has stated that the damaged portions of the Abuja-Kaduna tracks will be restored in the next ten days. Read more »

Nigeria: We Won't Allow You Plunge Our State Into Violence, Kaduna Govt Warns El-Rufai

The Kaduna State Government has accused Malam Nasir El-Rufai of plotting to destabilise the state through provocative actions and inflammatory statements. Read more »

Nigeria: Ekpa's Jail Sentence a Strong Message to Terrorism Sponsors Hiding in Foreign Land - Military

The military high command on Monday warned any individual or organisations sponsoring terrorism against Nigeria while hiding in foreign lands to desist before meeting their… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Justice Is Served', Govt Hails Finnish Court for Jailing Simon Ekpa

The Federal Government has welcomed the judgment of the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland, which on Monday sentenced Simon Ekpa, a self-styled pro-Biafra… Read more »

Nigeria: Fintiri Constructs 14km Sukur Road, Boosts Access to Unesco Heritage Site

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has completed the construction of the 14-kilometre Sukur Road in Madagali Local Government Area. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Replaced Operation Safe Haven With Enduring Peace - CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has launched a new Task Force-Operation. "Enduring Peace" to tackle insecurity bedeviling Plateau and some parts of Bauchi and… Read more »

Nigeria: '420,000 Nigerian Children At Risk of Malnutrition This Year'

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that unless urgent action is taken, 420,000 children could die out of the 3.5 million currently battling severe acute… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - I'm Not Contesting for Any Position - El-Rufai

Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has ruled out contesting any political office, saying his renewed involvement in politics is driven only by the need to support… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Moves to Avert ASUU Strike

The federal government is working to avert a looming nationwide strike that may paralyse academic activities across all government owned universities in the country, Daily Trust… Read more »

Nigeria: I Lost a Companion, Mother of Hanged Daughter Narrates Ordeal

"She was a young, innocent girl, full of life. But as fate would have it, we lost her in a mysterious manner. I wonder what an innocent child like Fatima could have done to anyone… Read more »

Nigeria: LG Funds Seizure - Osun Takes FG to Supreme Court

The Government of Osun State has filed a suit at the Supreme Court of Nigeria against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) over the alleged unlawful withholding of… Read more »