October 21, 2025
Nigeria: WPRF Will Give Nigeria Opportunity to Counter False Narratives - FG
The Federal Government says the forthcoming World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) Abuja 2026 will present an opportunity to counter false narratives about Nigeria and highlight its… Read more »
Nigeria: Ncos Clarifies Status of Former Inmates Nwakeme, Okwundu
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has clarified recent false reports circulating on some media platforms regarding two former inmates, Matthew Nwakeme and Solomon Okwundu. Read more »
Nigeria: The Ever-Lingering Benue-Plateau Crisis, By Eric Teniola
I saw Mr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang (60), the governor of Plateau State, a lawyer-banker and former Chairman of Mangu Local Government Area of the state, lamenting on television over… Read more »
October 20, 2025
Africa: Africa Must Be Included in Global Digital, AI Revolution - - Elumelu
Chairman, United Bank for Africa, UBA PLC and Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu, in this interview, spoke on highlights of his presentation during the seminar on… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 40,000 Children in Makurdi Vaccinated Against Measles-Rubella in Two Days
...766 children in Yelewata IDP camp immunised Read more »
Nigeria: No Live Ammunition Was Fired At #FreeNnamdiKanu Protesters - Police
The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that its operatives fired live ammunition at protesters in Abuja during Monday's #FreeNnamdiKanu demonstration led by activist and… Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty Int'l Slams Police Over Clampdown On Pro-Nnamdi Kanu Protesters
Amnesty International Nigeria has criticised the actions of security operatives who disrupted peaceful demonstrations in Abuja calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Strike - NLC Declares 'No Pay, No Work'
ABUJA -- THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its affiliate unions from the education sector on Monday declared ' no pay, no work', in response to the Federal Government… Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Five Years After, Lawyers Reflect On Justice, Reform and Lessons Learnt
Five years after the #EndSARS protests that sparked nationwide calls for police reform and accountability, Nigerian lawyers are reflecting on the movement's legacy and its impact… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Confirm Death of Serial Murder Suspect in Benue
The police command in Benue has confirmed the death of one Saater Aii of Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area (LGA). Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders to FG - Replace Death Sentence With Life Imprisonment
Stakeholders in Nigeria's justice sector have renewed calls for the abolition of death penalty, urging the Federal Government to replace it with life imprisonment and adopt… Read more »
Nigeria: Adeola Odutola Lecture - Local Manufacturing Expenditure Circulates 200 Percent in Economy - Dangote
·Makes case for effective implementation of 'Nigeria First' Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Seeks N350m Allocation to Revive Ailing SMEs
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to allocate N350 million in the 2026 budget to revive moribund industries and support small and medium-sized… Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 20, 2025
The naira traded mixed on Monday as official market rates held steady while the parallel (street) market remained notably weaker, reflecting tight dollar supply and continuing… Read more »
Nigeria: Mathematics Remains Compulsory for O'level Students, Says FG
The Federal Government has said Mathematics was a compulsory subject for all students sitting for O-Level examinations. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Spends N3.53trn On Raw Material Imports in H1'25
Contrary to plans and expectations, Nigeria's manufacturing sector is increasingly depending on imported raw materials for survival, a development which has undermined the… Read more »
Nigeria: October 20 - When Nigeria Lost Children and Conscience At Lekki Toll Gate
October 20, 2020, was an unforgettable Tuesday night. Then, I sat at home, watching DJ Switch's Instagram livestream, my phone trembling in my hands as her voice broke through the… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 17 Terrorists, Apprehend 85 Suspects, Rescue 10 Victims
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 17 terrorists, arrested 85 suspects, and rescued 10 kidnapped victims in a series of coordinated operations across the country within the… Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS Five Year On - Historical Amnesia and the Politics of Forgetting
As we mark the fifth year anniversary of the historic #EndSARS protests and the Lekki Massacre of October 2020, the stillness and silence across the country is deafening. Many… Read more »
Nigeria: Outrage As Pensioners Are Stripped of NHIs Benefits
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector, NUPCPS, has condemned the removal of retired workers from accessing the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS,… Read more »
Nigeria: High Interest Rates, Multiple Taxes Constrain Businesses in Sept - CBN
Businesses and house holds have highlighted high interest rates, multiple taxes and poor infrastructure as top three business constraints in September, even as they expressed… Read more »
Nigeria: Heartbroken Woman, 22, Commits Suicide Over Cheating Boyfriend
A 22-year-old woman, identified as Odama Mary Agado, has reportedly taken her own life by drinking a substance suspected to be Sniper after she allegedly caught her boyfriend with… Read more »
Nigeria: Investor Confidence Lifts Stock Market Amid Interest Rate Cut Expectations
The Nigerian stock market extended its bullish run last week, following the reduction in inflation rate and further expectation of a cut in the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Endsars @5 - Memories, Martyrs, Unfinished Struggle for Justice
Five years ago, streets across Nigeria shook with the chants of restless youths, their placards raised against police brutality and their voices echoing in unison: "EndSARS, End… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Kano Pillars Suspend Technical Adviser, Chief Coach
The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has announced the suspension of the team's Technical Adviser, Ogenyi Evans, and Chief Coach, Ahmed Garba. Read more »
