July 01
Nigeria: Is Soludo the Solution?
Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, commands respect and admiration as a globally reputed economic and monetary expert. Read more »
Nigeria: Kalu's Quest to Promote Regional Agenda As House Deputy Speaker
Adedayo Akinwale writes that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Ben Kalu, has penchant for promoting regional agenda since his emergence over a year ago. Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: Shehu Sani - Insecurity Worse Under Buhari Than Tinubu
Former Senator, Shehu Sani, has stated that the security challenges facing northern Nigeria were worse under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari than under the present administration of… Read more »
Nigeria: Suicide Bombers Attack Another Borno Town
Less than 24 hour after three suicide bomb attacks shook Gwoza in Southern Borno on Saturday, Boko Haram took on Monguno in the Northern part of the state with a bomb attack on… Read more »
Nigeria: How Teenage Female Bombers Killed Pregnant Women, Children On Borno
The Director-General of Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Barkindo Saibu, has given a detailed account of how teenage female suicide bombers detonated explosives… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Gov Hosts Newly Appointed Federal Permanent Secretary, Praises Her Achievements
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has hosted Dr. Maryam Ismaila Keshinro, the newly appointed Federal Permanent Secretary representing Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Unicef Enrols 123,575 Katsina Girls, Boys On Nigeria Learning Passport
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Katsina State Government, has enrolled 123,575 girls and boys on the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ahead of Trip With Omah Lay, NCP Winners Enjoy Farewell Soirée
To mark the end of the Chill and Win Big Promo by Smirnoff Ice, the brand organised a farewell soirée ahead of the planned vacation for 12 winners with Nigerian Afrobeats… Read more »
Nigeria: In Defence of Tinubu's Reforms, Shettima Says President Imbued With Capacity to Fix Economy
Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday urged Nigerians to support the economic reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu, declaring that the president is robustly imbued with… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Generate More Revenue Without Raising Taxes, Hurting Economy - Oyedele
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria can generate more revenue without raising taxes and hurting the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tears, Wailing As Boko Haram Suicide Bombers Return to Borno With Multiple Attacks
Tears flowed freely yesterday as suicide bombers attacked funeral and wedding ceremonies in Gwoza, Borno State, killing no fewer than 20 persons and inflicting injuries on over 100… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu's Executive Order 'Ll Ensure Drug, Health Security, Says NAFDAC DG
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has described the Executive Order just signed into law by… Read more »
Nigeria: Are Kidnappers Threatening the Peace of Lagos?
Following a recent abduction of Fouani brothers in Lagos, Ejiofor Alike writes that security agencies should maintain a red alert to avert further threat to the state, which serves… Read more »
Nigeria: To Enhance Energy Efficiency, Son, Ecn, Others Plan Review of Standard Performance for Air Conditioners
Stakeholders in Nigeria's energy sector have begun the process of reviewing the country's Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for air conditioners to enhance energy… Read more »
Nigeria: Political notes - Who Is Afraid of the Sultan?
Vice President Kashim Shettima last week hinted at an alleged threat to the office of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III, by the agents of the Sokoto State Government. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Reviews Implementation of 0.5 Percent Community Levy On Imports
*Says Nigeria will receive over 50% of Global Water Fund Read more »
Nigeria: Sports Minister Tasks NFF to Hire First-Class Coach for Super Eagles
Sports Minister, John Owan Enoh, has said the next foreign coach for the Super Eagles must be a first-class coach, who will command the respect of the players and be convinced he… Read more »
Nigeria: Uncenessary Bickering Between the Police and PSC
Until the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission exercise restraint or the president intervenes, the disagreement between the two agencies will continue to… Read more »
Nigeria: Expedite Action to Alleviate Excruciating Hardship in Nigeria, ASUU's Rival Union, Conua Tells Tinubu
*Says withholding members' salary illegal Read more »
Nigeria: El Kanemi Win Federation Cup and Ticket to CAF Confederation Cup
*Rivers Angels stun FCT's Naija Raitels to lift the women's cup Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Abuse and EFCC's Two-Faced Justice
Many Nigerians were shocked last Tuesday when Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos struck out the charge of naira abuse filed against celebrity… Read more »
Nigeria: Preserve and Protect Sultanate Institution, Sharia Centre, Miyetti Allah Counsel Sokoto Govt
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and the Centre for the Promotion of Sharia have kicked against the alleged subtle threats to emasculate the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nulge Demands Financial, Administrative, Political Autonomy for Local Governments in Nigeria
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has called for financial, administrative and political autonomy for local governments in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Behind the Veil of Forms
Raji Bamidele, whose solo exhibition recently opened in Lagos, echoes the success story of a generation of young artists through corporate support. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke reports Read more »
Nigeria: Patience Jonathan - I Won't Return to Presidential Villa for Any Reason
*Says she never 'whispered' to Jonathan to remain in power Read more »