Nigeria: Govt Arrests NLC President, Joe Ajaero

The Federal Government Monday arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero. Read more »

Nigeria: Paralympics Games - First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Congratulates Onyinyechi Mark Over Gold Medal Feat

Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Nigeria's Onyinyechi Mark for winning a gold medal at the ongoing Paralympics Games in Paris, France. Read more »

Nigeria: 48 Lagos-Bound Travellers Killed in Niger Petrol Truck Explosion

No less than 48 people have been confirmed killed in a petrol tanker explosion that took place on Sunday afternoon along Lapai- Agaie road in Niger state. Read more »

Nigeria: In the arena - As FG Takes War to Bandits in North-West

With the directive by President Bola Tinubu to the Minister of State for Defence and military chiefs to relocate to Sokoto State to rid the North-west of bandits, it is expected… Read more »

Nigeria: A Swiss Treat Before the Roundtable

Lagos-based artist Seidougha Linus Eyimiegha (aka Mr. Danfo), bristling with ideas from his residency in Geneva, is primed for his next creative venture in Lagos. Okechukwu… Read more »

Nigeria: Good Morning, Mr. Gates

Perhaps unknown to most Nigerians, the Nigerian government hosted its political opposition in the hallowed chambers of the Federal Executive Council last Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Citing Medical Issues, Presidential Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale Proceeds On Indefinite Leave

*Tinubu accepts request, wishes him well Read more »

Nigeria: INEC - Over Two Million Voters Registered in Ondo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the weekend disclosed that it had recorded a total of 2,053,061 registered voters ahead of the November 16 governorship… Read more »

Nigeria: Wema Bank Embarks On Innovative Approach to Sustainable Development in Lagos

In an era where environmental sustainability intersects crucially with economic development, the concept of a circular economy has emerged as a vital solution to many of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu - We're Prepared to Adequately Equip Police, Improve Welfare of Personnel to Protect Nigerians

* Charges officers to embrace modern technology, community policing in combating crime Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu - Kudos to Yoruba Council of Elder

Last week, the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), a group comprising senior citizens from the Yoruba nation, in clear terms told the president that Nigerians were suffering and… Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL 2025 Season Begins With Explosive Matches Live On Startimes

The NPFL 2024/25 season is off to an exciting start, and today promises some thrilling encounters in the Nigerian topflight. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Congratulates Dangote On New Refinery, Lauds His 'Can Do', Spirit

Former President Atiku Abubakar yesterday lauded the 'can do' spirit of Africa's richest person, Alhaji Aliko Dangote on the new 650,000 barrels per day oil refinery, especially… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Begins Sale of 30,000mt of Milled Rice At Subsidised Rate to Nigerians

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator, Abubakar Kyari, yesterday flagged-off the sale of 30,000 Metric Tons (MT) of FGN milled rice to Nigerians at subsidised rate of… Read more »

Nigeria: Airlines Pay $1bn Taxes On Imported Spares, Aircraft Despite Waiver

Airline operators have disclosed that Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) generates over $1 billion (N1.6 trillion) annually from levies and taxes imposed on importation of aircraft and… Read more »

Africa: Decline in Commitment to Pan-Africanism Problem of Non-Seamless Borders in Africa, Says Thabo Mbeki

The continuous challenge of non-seamless borders in the African continent despite efforts has been blamed on the decline in commitment to Pan-africanism and a larger political… Read more »

Nigeria: Unity in Diversity Can Be Achieved Only Through Conscious Political Decisions - Mbeki

*Says receding sense of pan-Africanism responsible for impossible non-seamless borders Read more »

Nigeria: Economic Challenges Weaken Manufacturing Sector, Contribution to GDP Down 20.95%

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigeria's manufacturing sector's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) receded in the first two… Read more »

Africa: Tinubu Lauds $280bn Economic Trade Partnership Between Africa and China

President Bola Tinubu has described the $280 billion Economic Trade Partnership growth between Africa and China as exponential. Read more »

Nigeria: Osimhen Unveiled At Galatasaray, to Wear Jersey Number 45

*Turkish League giants confirm Osimhen to earn €6million for loan spell Read more »

Africa: Collaboration Between Nigeria, South Africa Will Benefit Africa, Says Think Tank

An independent international public policy think tank, the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), yesterday said that good trade, diplomatic and bilateral… Read more »

Nigeria: Food Crisis - Insurgents Now Killing Farmers, Looting Unripe Crops, Says Ndume

A former Senate Chief Whip, who is representing Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume, has raised the alarm that acute food crisis is looming… Read more »

Africa: At FOCAC, Tinubu Lauds $280bn Economic Trade Partnership Growth Between Africa and China

* Xi Jinping also lists 10 partnership action plans between China and Africa Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Lawmaker Seeks Urgent Reduction of Maternal, Neonatal Mortality

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health Secondary and Tertiary, Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo has called for urgent action to address Nigeria's alarming maternal and neonatal… Read more »

Nigeria: Petrol Price Hike - PDP, Labour Unions, Afenifere, CSOs Fume, Lambast Govt

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and some civil society… Read more »