August 15
Nigeria: 2024 Poll - 29 Mimiko's Political Associates Join APC in Ondo
Twenty-nine political associates of a former governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC)… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Still the Same Old Story
In an interview with Financial Times published last Friday, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu sounded more upbeat about the Nigerian oil and gas sector than he was two… Read more »
Nigeria: WHO - 480,000 Vulnerable People in Borno to Get Nutrition Commodities
The World Health Organization (WHO) has disclosed that no less than 484,000 vulnerable people will be reached during the lean season with drugs and nutrition commodities in Borno… Read more »
August 14
Nigeria: Counter Subversion Bill to Address Subversive Activities of Cults, Bandits, Others, Says Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has explained that the Counter Subversion Bill, which he sponsored, falls within the realm of Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: D'Banj Reunites With Don Jazzy for New Album
The Kokomaster and a pioneering Nigerian Afrobeats star, D'banj, has reunited with his former music collaborator, Don Jazzy, to create a sequel album titled 'The Entertainer.' The… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change-Induced Floods - a Global Challenge, Not Limited to Edo State, Nigeria
All around the world, issues relating to climate change has led to flooding whose devastating effect has been felt by a large population of people. The destruction caused by the… Read more »
Nigeria: With New National Policy On Health Workforce Migration, Govt Seeks to Reverse Brain Drain
President Bola Tinubu has approved a policy that would ensure that health sector professionals are well-supported, adequately rewarded, and optimally utilised to meet the… Read more »
August 13
Nigeria: International Youth Day - Aiyedatiwa Promises Global Opportunities for Youths
The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, yesterday,reiterated his administration's commitment to work with the private sector and development partners to build the capacity… Read more »
Nigeria: Olympic Disaster - Nigeria's Sports Sector in Shambles, Ajunwa, Ojugbana Declare
Nigeria's dismal performance at the just concluded Paris Olympics has continued to spark outrage and disappointment among sports enthusiasts, with many calling for a complete… Read more »
Africa: The 2024 Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympics Games, July 26 - August 11 began on a tentative note, but it has turned out to be a memorable, successful, sensational event, which not only lived up to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Output Rose By 930,000 Barrels in July in Major Boost to Forex Inflow
The federal government's aspiration to earn more foreign exchange got a boost in July, with oil production rising by as much as 30,000 barrels per day, to climb to 930,000 barrels… Read more »
Nigeria: Truck Hits TCN Power Tower, Throwing Parts of North-West Into Darkness
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) yesterday disclosed that its electricity supply infrastructure in North-west Nigeria had been impacted by the impact of a truck which hit… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Police Nab 873 Suspects for Various Crimes During Hunger Protests
The Kano State Police Command, has announced the arrest of 873 suspects for commiting various crimes during the recent #EndBadGovernanceprotests# in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Obaseki Appoints, Swears in Joseph Eboigbe As New Edo SSG
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has sworn in Mr. Joseph Eboigbe as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Read more »
Nigeria: Bdan - Windfall Tax Huge Burden On Banks With Ongoing Recapitalisation
The Bank Directors Association of Nigeria (BDAN) has called on the federal government to reconsider the recently imposed 70 per cent windfall tax on profits generated from foreign… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Scarcity - Gov Abiodun Starts Distribution of Fertilisers
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Monday, flagged-off the first phase of the distribution of fertilizers to different categories of farmers with a promise to aggressively… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu to Unveil Digitalised Lagos Revenue Portal Thursday
In a bid to simplified non-tax payment process by residents and corporate entities in Lagos, the state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, would this Thursday formally inaugurate the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates 30 CNG Buses to Ease Transportation
·Says 80% of fuel demand from commercial vehicles cost trillions of naira monthly Read more »
Nigeria: Shaibu Impersonating Deputy Governor, Disregard Him, Edo Govt Warns the Public
The Edo State Government has cautioned persons and organisations against dealing with the impeached Deputy Governor of the State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, who has resorted to… Read more »
Nigeria: Former International, Onye Hails Peter Obi and Uzodima Over Support for Former Football Stars
Former international, Onye hails Peter Obi and Uzodima over support for former football stars Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers APC - Court Sacks Okocha Led-Ctc, Reinstates Emeka Beke As Party Chairman
·We'll challenge judgement, says Okocha Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku - If There's No Evidence Yet of Better Economy, Then Tinubu Has Nothing to Offer
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023, Atiku Abubukar, has said if by now there is no evidence of improvement in the quality of… Read more »
Nigeria: The Windfall Tax Debate
There is need for caution as there could be unintended consequences Read more »
Nigeria: Nerc Enlightens Electricity Consumers, Resolves Complaints in Calabar
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has urged electricity consumers to utilise the NERC Contact Centre and the its forum offices to resolve complaints. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohammed - Dogara Is Opportunistic, Known for Betrayal, Inconsistency, Sinking
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed, has slammed the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, describing him as a hypocrite,… Read more »