January 06
Nigeria: Khale Releases New Song 'Calabash' After a Year-Long Break
After taking a break from music in 2023, Patrick Okhale Emmanuel, who is better known by his stage name, Khale, has made a comeback with a new hit titled "Calabash". Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Urged to Flush Out Holders of Fake University Degrees in Management Positions
The Federal government has been urged to take steps to fish out those occupying top management offices with fake university degrees and other certificates. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Minister Moves to Curb Oil Theft, Meets With Bayelsa Monarchs
In a move aimed at curbing pipeline vandalism and oil theft in the Niger Delta region, the Minister of State Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has met with traditional… Read more »
January 05
Africa: Meet the Top 10 Highest Goal Scorers in Afcon History
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have seen some gracious players grace its podium, picking up the golden boots for their high number of goals while on parade for their national… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Troops Neutralise 43 Terrorists, Rescue 39 Kidnapped Victims
Troops fighting against terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminal elements across the country have killed 43 terrorists and arrested 132 others, including oil theft perpetrators,… Read more »
Nigeria: Four-Year-Old Girl's Parents Say Marriage is Akeddei Practice Called Koripamo
... insist its a traditional practice termed "Koripamo" to save a 4-yr-old's life Read more »
Nigeria: Liberalising Gun Ownership Laws in Nigeria Won't Cause Anarchy - - Security Expert
A security expert and President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute of Security Studies, Mike Ejiofor said legalising carrying of firearms and weapons for Nigerians… Read more »
Nigeria: Google Begins Phasing Out Third-Party Cookies in Chrome
Google has begun limiting third-party cookies for some users of its Chrome web browser, a first step towards eventually abandoning the files that have raised privacy concerns. Read more »
Nigeria: 80-Bed Hospital Project Based On Complaint of Constituents - Gbajabiamila
Chief of Staff, to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the 80-bed hospital he built in Lagos was due to complaints by his Surulere constituents that there was… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 17, Abduct Over 38 in Kaduna Villages
No fewer than 38 locals were abducted and about 17 killed when bandits attacked Kunkurai, Dokan Karji and Angwan Sako communities in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N44.8bn Fraud - Desperate Elements Trying to Implicate Me, Beta Edu Cries Out
...Oniyelu Bridget is Project Accountant forGrant for Vulnerable Groups, she clarifies Read more »
Nigeria: Ireland Grants Work Permits to Nigerians, Other Foreign Workers
The government of Ireland has concluded plans to woo Nigerians and other foreign workers with work permits with critical skills who require permission to work in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Issues Stern Warning Against Sales of Fake Drinks
The Lagos State government has cautioned entertainment centres within the state against sales and distribution of fake drinks. Read more »
January 04
Africa: AU Appeals for Calm in Ethiopia-Somalia Row
The African Union on Thursday joined the United States in appealing for calm in the Horn of Africa after regional tensions soared following a contested deal between Ethiopia and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, China to Build New Steel Plant - Minister
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, Thursday, disclosed that Nigeria and China are to build a new steel company in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Reacts to Publication On Lack of Water in Barracks
The Headquarters 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Abia, has reacted to an online publication by Sahara Reporters on how soldiers and family members lamented the lack of water to… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Go After Holders of Certificates From Degree Mills - Minister Vows
The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has vowed that security operatives will go after holders of certificates from degree mills. Read more »
Nigeria: Fake Degree - I'm Worried Over My Safety, Says Undercover Journalist
Nigerian investigative journalist, Umar Audu, said yesterday he was worried about his safety, following his recent investigative report which uncovered a fake results syndicate in… Read more »
Nigeria: Mikel Obi Reveals Role He'll Like to Take With Super Eagles
Mikel Obi, former captain of the Super Eagles, has revealed his desire to be involved with the Super Eagles in the future, but envisions a role other than coaching. Read more »
Nigeria: Disquiet As Terror Attacks On Abuja, Middle Belt Towns Continue
Across many states of the country, terrorists and bandits, Tuesday night and early yesterday, continued to unleash a reign of terror, killing and kidnapping citizens. Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs to Strengthen Pharmaceutical Manufacturing of Drugs
Nigeria is home to over 200 million people who are susceptible to a set of health problems that are linked and interact synergistically, contributing to its excess burden of… Read more »
Nigeria: Fake Certificate - My Cotonou Degree Was Delivered Like Pizza - Undercover Reporter
An undercover journalist, Umar Audu, said he received his certificate from a Cotonou-based University in Benin Republic like a pizza within six weeks. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Ex-President Koroma Charged With Treason Over 'Coup Attempt'
Sierra Leone on Wednesday charged former president Ernest Bai Koroma with treason and other offences for his alleged role in what authorities have called an attempted coup on… Read more »
Nigeria: No Option for Next Generations On Africa's Debts - Obasanjo
...with prayers and thanksgiving, it can be better in four years for Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Outlook - NURPC Targets Below $20/Barrel Production Cost
With oil production in Nigeria falling significantly short of the budget benchmark and allotted quota of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, in 2023, the… Read more »
