Nigeria: Two-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos

A weather-beaten, maroon-coloured two-storey building on Amusu Street, Orile Iganmu, Lagos has collapsed. Read more »

Nigeria: Pains and Gains of Fuel Price Hike

The latest move towards a total deregulation of petrol pricing and removal of subsidy by the Bola Tinubu administration which has led to another upward price adjustment by the… Read more »

West Africa: Severe Malnutrition in Northern Nigeria Has Risen By 51 Percent, MSF Raises the Alarm

The International President of the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, Dr. Christos Christou, has raised the alarm over what he… Read more »

Nigeria: The Value of Credible Opposition

A slew of crisis and divisions is hampering the Opposition in holding the government to account Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Queens, Heartland, Bayelsa Queens, Qualify for S'finals

Edo Queens and Heartland Queens have advanced to the semifinals of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) after an impressive display at the quarterfinals of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Petrol Price Hike Inflicting Pains On Nigerians, Not Fair, Obi Tells Tinubu

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has stated that the hike in the price of petrol has inflicted pains on Nigerians,… Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL - Sunshine Stars Dent Enugurangers' Smooth Sail

The defending champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL), Enugu Rangers got their first defeat of the ongoing 2024/2025 season after a lone goal loss to home side,… Read more »

Nigeria: Technocrats Can No Longer Afford to Be Docile in Political Affairs, Otti Warns

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Nigeria: Dreaming Triumph and Visions of Next Level

The NESG/AFAF National Art Competition comes to an exciting end, displaying the potential of Nigeria's thriving art industry and setting the stage for the next generation of art… Read more »

Nigeria: Matawalle Tackles Amaechi, Accuses Former Minister of Inciting Violence

The Minister of State for Defence, Mr Bello Matawalle, has condemned the alleged statement credited to former Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, calling for protest from… Read more »

Nigeria: The Continuing Absurdity of LGA Elections

In the last three months, 12 states across five of the six geo-political zones have conducted local council elections. Eight other states have announced plans to hold council polls… Read more »

Libya/Nigeria: Ekong Insists Libya's Knights Will Be Tough in Reverse Fixture On Tuesday

Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong, has predicted that Libya's Mediterranean Knights will be even tougher nut to crack when both teams clash again Tuesday night in Benina. Read more »

Nigeria: One Week, Plenty Troubles

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Nigeria: NUPRC - Entry Fees for Investors Eyeing Nigeria's Seven Offshore Assets, 24 Acreages Globally Competitive

* Dangote targets crude oil from OMLs 71, 72, in Q1 2025 to feed refinery Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari, Ganduje, Abiodun Condole With NNPC Md, Kyari, Over Daughter's Death

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, have expressed their… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers - An Emperor's Road to Harakiri

On May 17th 2024, this column published a piece with the tittle "An Emperor and His Nemesis". It was a prognostic analysis of the impending political crisis in Rivers State because… Read more »

Nigeria: Nerc - FG Incurred N380bn Electricity Subsidy Bill in Q2 2024, Down By 40 Percent

* Says DisCos generated N431bn revenue in Q2 2024, up by 47% Read more »

Nigeria: Aiyedatiwa Approves N73,000 Minimum Wage for Ondo Workers

As the federal government approved a sum of N70,000 minimum wage for civil servants, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa yesterday announced the implementation of N73,000… Read more »

Nigeria: Ooni of Ife Urges FG to Embark On Holistic Review of Educational Policies

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, yesterday said it was high time the federal government carried out a holistic review of education policies to meet contemporary… Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima - Tinubu's Administration Will Empower Nigerians With Competitive Skills for Exports

*Says growing unemployment rate to be reversed Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Senator Builds Military Base to Tackle Insecurity

In a significant move to address the rising insecurity in Kogi West, the senator representing the district in the Senate, Sunday Karimi, has spearheaded the construction of a… Read more »

Kenya: Chepngetich Smashes World Marathon Record in Chicago With 2:09:56

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich took almost two minutes off the world record at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, winning the World Athletics Platinum Label road race in 2:09:56 on… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Paradox and Quest for Refined Salvation

Blessed beyond measure, Nigeria has black gold running in its earth's veins. Crude oil, the lifeblood of economies and a passport to prosperity flows deep beneath the surface, yet… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Is Pacesetter in Fight Against Cybercrime in Africa, Says Interpol

The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), has said that the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), is setting the pace in the fight against… Read more »

Nigeria: Six Kidnapped Sportswriters En Route Uyo for Afcon 2025 Coverage Freed

*One journalist killed, four others still with the abductors Read more »