April 17
Nigeria: Herdsmen Kill 144 in Plateau, Benue as Insecurity Escalates
No fewer than 144 persons have been killed by herdsmen in the two north central states of Plateau and Benue states in the last two weeks, as the blood-letting continued late… Read more »
Africa: Wild Africa Urges Action to Protect Nigeria's 100 Bat Species On International Bat Appreciation Day 2025
As the world marks International Bat Appreciation Day, conservation organisation Wild Africa is sounding the alarm on the urgent need to protect Nigeria's rich but threatened bat… Read more »
Nigeria: 15 Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom After Five Days in Captivity in Enugu
Fifteen people who were abducted in Ibagwa-Agu community, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, have regained their freedom after spending five days in captivity. The… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Niger Foreign Ministers Meet for Security Talks
The foreign ministers of Nigeria and Niger held talks Wednesday on cross-border security, terrorism and economic cooperation, despite tensions between the two neighbours since the… Read more »
Nigeria: Force HQTRS Condemns Unprofessional Conduct of Police Officers Collecting ₦5,000 From Chinese National
The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the actions of some of its officers seen in a viral video receiving ₦5,000 from a Chinese national, describing their conduct as both… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Lgas - Ipac to Boycott Polls Over 37 LCDAS Inclusion
AHEAD of the forthcoming Local Government elections in Lagos State, some political parties, yesterday, threatened to boycott any election recognising the 37 Local Council… Read more »
Nigeria: NSIA Grows Asset to $2.8billion
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority has grown its asset to $2.84 billion, up from the $1. billion it received in 2013. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Adjourns Zumax's N4.1bn Negligence Suit to April 22
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned till April 22, 2025, to rule on which application to hear first in a N4.1 billion allege negligence suit by Zumax Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Epic Literary Showdown As 252 Novelists Compete for Nlng's $100,000 Lit Prize
The stage is set and as it stands, one out of the overwhelming 252 entries received for the 2025 Nigeria Prize For Literature will, expectedly, emerge victorious come October this… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Reform Bill'll Curb Poverty, Empower Nigerians - Presidency
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, says the Tax Reform Bill will curb poverty and empower ordinary Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Cashcraft and Cbex - Two of a Kind in Ponzi Netherworld, By Ikechukwu Amaechi
In the wake of the disappearance, on Monday, of Crypto Bridge Exchange Smart-Treasures, widely known as CBEX, a digital asset platform, grief and regret have enveloped the land and… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria and the Wind of Change in Africa
African ruling parties are becoming politically endangered. Against their sit-tight syndrome, they meet their Waterloo in youth dominated oppositional coalitions. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Fiddles As Trump's Tariff War Upends Nigeria's Economy, By Olu Fasan
Bola Tinubu, Nigeria's junketing president, chose the week Donald Trump, America's ultra-protectionist president, unleashed a global trade war to go on a "working visit" abroad. As… Read more »
Nigeria: Causes, Consequences of Failing Justice System in Nigeria
The justice system is often regarded as the backbone of a democratic society. It is responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting individual rights, and providing… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Support Group Seeks Recognition for Role in 2023 Election Victory
A political support group, Tinubu Shettima Ambassadors (TSA), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to recognize and appreciate… Read more »
Nigeria: Strategic Collaboration With Ministry of Petroleum Will Accelerate Needed Results - Ojulari
...Lokpobiri pledges unwavering support and strategic guidance to deliver national mandate Read more »
April 16
Africa: 70 Percent of Children in Poor Countries Suffer From Learning Poverty - Report
Nearly seven out of 10 children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are unable to understand a simple text by age 10, a report by the Global Coalition for Foundational… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Is in Full-Blown State of Emergency - Atiku
FORMER Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lampooned the government of President Bola Tinubu, describing the country as one that was presently in a full state blown of state of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Niger Move to Strengthen Bilateral Ties, Security Cooperation
Nigeria and Niger Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on economic cooperation, regional security, and joint infrastructure… Read more »
Nigeria: Panic As U.S. Cancels Visas for Nigerian, Other International Students
Hundreds of international students across the United States, U.S are facing sudden visa cancellations and legal status terminations, sparking panic and confusion on college… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Says Superhighway Project to End Infrastructure Marginalization in South-East
... as he flags-off the Ebonyi section of the project Read more »
Nigeria: Social Media Is Terrorist Organisation, Says Sultan of Sokoto
Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has described social media as a "terrorist organisation," citing its role in spreading false information and inciting unrest. Read more »
Nigeria: Why FG Should Establish Education Database, Others - Salami
The Proprietress/ Director of School, Epitome Primary School, Isolo, Lagos, Mrs Bunmi Salami, has stressed the significance of establishing a national education database, saying it… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - No Comfort for Criminals in Ondo - Aiyedatiwa
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared that his administration will not allow criminals to find comfort in the state, assuring that those who recently infiltrated the… Read more »
Nigeria: From Mmm to Cbex - List of Ponzi Schemes That Have Stolen From Nigerians
Despite repeated warnings, Nigerians continue to fall victim to Ponzi schemes promising quick returns. From MMM to CBEX, here's a rundown of the most notable scams that have… Read more »
