Nigeria: Being Father of Twins Best Feeling Ever - Davido

Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has expressed his joy at being a father of twins, describing it as the "best feeling ever." Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Uncovers Building Used for Illegal Fuel Depot in Lagos

..Recovers products worth N89m, arrests 5 suspects Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu to Gavi CEO - Nigerian Manufacturers Capable, Ready to Produce Vaccines

President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs Footballer Luke Fleurs Shot Dead

South African footballer Luke Fleurs was shot dead by robbers in Johannesburg in the latest incident to shock the crime-ridden nation, police and his club said on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Rescue Enugu Road Kidnap Victims

The Police Command in Enugu State has rescued, unhurt, persons abducted along the Eke/Ebe Road in Udi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state after a fierce gun battle with the… Read more »

Nigeria: How Increase in Electricity Tariffs By FG Will Affect You

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the electricity tariff increase for customers under the Band A classification. Read more »

Nigeria: Electricity Tariff Hike Recipe for Unrest - TUC

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC has described the hike in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC as a recipe for unrest in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Bobrisky for Currency Mutilation, Naira Abuse

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested controversial celebrity cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, over currency mutilation and… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-DSS Director Asks Govs to Act Fast On State Police

Former Assistant Director with the Department of State Services, DSS, Adams Abuh, has called on the 20 governors yet to support the creation of state police to expedite action. Read more »

Nigeria: State Police Panacea to Criminality, Banditry - Ondo Amotekun Commander

The Chairman of Council of Amotekun Corps commanders in the South West, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye on Thursday said that the time has come for the governors in the region to be… Read more »

Nigeria: Stanbicibtc Declares N2.20 Dividend to Shareholders

StanbicIBTC Nigeria has declared to pay its shareholders a final dividend of N2.20 per ordinary share of 50k each, totaling N28.51 billion for the period ended Dec. 31, 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Fake Rivers PDP Ctc List Can't Stand - Fubara

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, on Thursday declared a purported list of the state's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee members , circulating in the media, as… Read more »

West Africa: Deputy Senate President, Barau Emerges As Acting Speaker of Ecowas Parliament

The Deputy President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North, has been elected as the acting Speaker of the Sixth Legislature of the… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Caretaker List Fake, Can't Stand - Gov Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described the purported list of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee members for the State, circulating in the national… Read more »

Nigeria: UK Increases Minimum Wage of Immigrants On Skilled Worrk Visa By 48 Per Cent

The United Kingdom government has increased the general salary threshold for those arriving in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa from £26,200 to £38,700. Read more »

Nigeria: Dollar Bribery - Kano Govt Files Fresh Legal Suit Against Ganduje, Wife, Six Others

The Kano State government has filed a fresh suit against the former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat Umar and six others before a State high court. Read more »

Nigeria: Eksu Chancellor, Olowolafe Introduces N1bn Innovation Fund for Undergraduates

The Chancellor, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, has announced a N1 billion innovation fund designed to empower agro-tech companies founded by present… Read more »

Nigeria: Anguish As Bandits, Terrorists, Herders Kidnap 30 Children, Others in Katsina, Zamfara, Delta

Bandits, terrorists and herdsmen yesterday, wreaked havoc in some states of the country, kidnapping children and people at will. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola Make Forbes' 2024 Billionaires List

Despite the economic challenges facing Nigeria, Forbes has listed Nigerian businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola, as the top richest Nigerians… Read more »

Nigeria: Wanted Man, 80, Arrested After 27 Years On the Run

An 80-year-old man has been arrested at an airport after 27 years on the run, British police said on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: World Autism Day - First Lady Calls for Early Diagnosis, Intervention

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has said that early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can help people on the autism spectrum reach significant gains in their… Read more »

Nigeria: Justice System - Many Languishing in Prisons for Minor Offences, NGO Tells FG

A non governmental organisation, Prestige Elite Club of Nigeria, has urged the Federal Government to expedite actions in improving the country's justice system, stressing that many… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Eno to PDP - Receive All Returning Members

GOVERNOR Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has advised the ward leaders of his party, the People's Democratic Party, PDP, across the 368 wards in the state to open their doors to receive… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo 2024 - Eight Ex-Council Chairmen Defect to APC

Eight former local government area chairman in Edo State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) pledging their support for the party and to work for its victory in… Read more »

West Africa: Electricity Access in Rural West Africa Low At 10 Percent - Ecowas

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sounded the alarm over the dismal state of electricity access in rural areas across the region. Read more »