Nigeria: Onigbongbo Set to Become Gateway of Tourism, Hospitality in Lagos - Adebanjo

The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has reaffirmed the council's commitment to positioning Onigbongbo as the gateway of tourism and hospitality in… Read more »

Nigeria: Ndume Urges Tinubu to Act Like a Dictator to Resolve PENGASSAN-Dangote Face-Off

Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Tinubu to issue an executive order to resolve the ongoing dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and… Read more »

Nigeria: Malaria - Govt to Deploy New Intervention for Children in Southern Nigeria

The federal government has announced plans to introduce a new malaria prevention strategy for children under five in southern Nigeria, following encouraging outcomes from recent… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Calls for Collective Support for Reforms to Enhance Economy

The federal government has called on Nigerians at home and abroad to rally behind ongoing reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, describing national unity and… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Stops Pat Utomi From Forming Shadow Govt

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, barred Prof. Pat Utomi from establishing "a shadow government" in the country, describing the move as "unconstitutional and void." Read more »

Nigeria: Jonathan Ran Nigeria's Economy Aground - Presidency

ABUJA -- The Presidency last night accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of lacking a clear economic agenda during his administration of over five years, alleging that he ran… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery - NLC Orders Nationwide Strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has ordered full-scale mobilization of its affiliate unions for a nationwide strike against what it described as the Dangote Group's "deliberate… Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Gives Govt 14-Day Strike Warning

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address lingering issues affecting Nigeria's university system or face a… Read more »

Nigeria: High Cost of Rent - Nigerians Now Rent Shop Spaces As Apartment

High cost of rent has been a thing of debate after the COVID-19 era. Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Mine Collapse - Govt Confirms 13 Dead, Denies 100 Casualties

The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed reports claiming that over 100 people died in the gold mine pit collapse in Jabaka village, Maru LGA of Zamfara… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill 11 Forest Guards, One Community Head in Kwara

Eleven Forest Guards and a community head were shot dead in Okeode Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state by rampaging bandits who took the community by storm on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: As Nationwide Strike Begins Today - Govt Wades Into Dangote, PENGASSAN Face-Off

·Dangote blasts PENGASSAN ·Only recall of members can stop strike -- PENGASSAN Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Makes Thesis Submission Mandatory for NYSC Participants

Abuja--President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has invoked provisions in Sections 2(4)(4) and 16(1)(C) of the NYSC Act, and approved a far-reaching reform which makes compliance with the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Suffering, Bleeding At 65 - - Ralph Obioha

Elder statesman and former chieftain of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, Chief Ralph Obioha, who was a front liner in the struggle to end military rule in Nigeria, in… Read more »

Nigeria: Full List - 10 Housemates Make It Into Bbnaija Season 10 Final Week

The countdown to the final of BBNaija Season 10 has officially begun, as only 10 housemates remain in the running for the coveted N150 million grand prize. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Hits Pengassan - You Are Serial Saboteurs, Serving Oligarchs, Not Nigerians

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has berated the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), accusing the union of decades-long sabotage… Read more »

Nigeria: DSS Nabs Kaduna Social Media Activist Over Alleged Cybercrime, Not Politics

Fresh details have emerged on why operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Kaduna-based social media activist, Abubakar Muhammad, popularly known as Sultan. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Oppose Nnamdi Kanu's Transfer to National Hospital, Govt Tells Court

ABUJA- The Federal Government, on Friday, gave reasons why it opposed request for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to be transferred to… Read more »

Nigeria: Kebbi Governor Directs Security Agencies to Take Over Mining Sites in State

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has directed security agencies to take over the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative, PAGMI, site in Yauri Local Government… Read more »

Nigeria: Traders Lament As Lagos Govt Demolishes 19 Buildings At Trade Fair Plaza

No fewer than 19 buildings were, yesterday, demolished at the New Mandela Plaza, within the popular Trade Fair Complex, in Lagos, as the Lagos State government moved in with heavy… Read more »

West Africa: Ghana Returns U.S.-Deported West Africans Amid Torture Concerns

Eleven West African nationals deported by the United States to Ghana have been returned to their home countries, despite fears they could face torture, persecution or inhumane… Read more »

Nigeria: I Don't Bear Grudges Against Anybody - Jonathan

ABUJA - Former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan has said he bears no grudges against anyone over past actions against him, stressing that forgiveness and reconciliation are essential… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Neutralise 2 Terrorists, Arrest 32, Rescue 13 Victims - Army

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two terrorists, apprehended 32 suspects and rescued 13 kidnapped victims in major operations in the last 24 hours across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: FBI Places ₦14m Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of Nigerian Man

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $10,000 (about N14m) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nigerian national, Olumide… Read more »

Nigeria: China to Build Africa's First Insulin Plant in Nigeria

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced his country's plans to build Africa's first local insulin production facility in Nigeria. Read more »