Nigeria: Mixed Reactions As Lagos Records First Rain in 2024

It was showers of blessings in parts of Lagos on Wednesday as Nigeria's economic capital recorded the first rain of 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Attacks - WHO Donates Trauma Kits to Plateau Govt

The World Health Organization, WHO on Sunday donated medical equipment including trauma kits to the Plateau State government to assist them in meeting the medical needs of… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Records 112 Oil Theft Incidents in Niger Delta

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, yesterday, said it has recorded 112 incidences of crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Terrorists Kill 11, Abduct One Woman in Chibok

Some Boko Haram terrorists have killed 11 persons and abducted a woman in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. Read more »

Nigeria: Change of Passport Data - It's Cruel for NIS to Force Married Women to Abuja - Interior Minister

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has frowned at the many man-made encumbrances regarding change of passport data by Nigerians, especially married women, saying it is a… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau - God, Free Nigeria From These Horrors - Pope Francis

In a heartfelt response to the tragic loss of life on Christmas eve in Nigeria, Pope Francis has extended prayers and condolences to families who were victimized by a brutal attack… Read more »

Nigeria: Moment Davido, Chioma Stepped Out With Two Baby Strollers

Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared a heartwarming video of himself and his lover, Chioma taking a walk with two baby strollers. Read more »

Kenya: Ugandan Athlete Benjamin Kiplagat 'Stabbed to Death' in Kenya

Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found dead in Kenya, police said Sunday, with local media reporting he had been stabbed to death. Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Nigeria Ranks Fourth in Tickets Purchase

Nigeria is presently placed fourth in terms of participating countries' ticket purchases ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Tinubu Vows to Provide Jobs for Nigerian Youths

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said democracy must be progressive and inclusive with a primary focus on addressing poverty through the provision of job opportunities for… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Gets 3rd Crude Supply of 1m Barrel

The $19 billion Dangote Refinery, yesterday, took delivery of one million barrels of crude oil, thus increasing total deliveries to about three million barrels while boosting hopes… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Slams $110m Fine On British American Tobacco Over 'Breach' of Control Laws

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has fined British American Tobacco Nigeria Limited (BATN) and other affiliated companies $110 million over… Read more »

Nigeria: Traffickers Sell Kano Children for N500,000 in Lagos, Anambra, Others

Kano State Police Command, on Thursday, said it busted a child trafficking syndicate that sold children from the state for between N400,000 and N500,000 in Lagos, Anambra and other… Read more »

Nigeria: Repairs - Govt to Shut Section of Third Mainland Bridge Jan. 9

The Federal Government has announced a planned closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge from 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Reps Northern, Minority Caucuses Demand 'Thorough Investigation'

The Northern Caucus of the House of Representatives has called for a thorough investigation into the massacre of citizens in 23 villages across Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local… Read more »

Nigeria: Na'abba, Akeredolu - Nigeria Has Lost Two Giants, Says Olawepo-Hashim

A former Presidential Candidate and a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has described the death of Ghali Na'Abba, former Speaker of… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Tinubu Leaving No Stone Unturned in Apprehending Perpetrators, Says Minister

Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Geidam has condoled the families, government and people of Plateau State over Christmas Eve killings by bandits in the state describing… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Terms of Trade Records 4th Consecutive Quarterly Decline

The Nigeria's Terms of Trade (ToT), for all commodities, recorded a light decline of 0.03 percentage points in the third quarter of 2023, Q3'23. TOT measures a the value of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Electric Taxis Excite Maiduguri Residents, Call for Women Drivers

The deployment of electric taxis in Maiduguri has continued to excite commuters who commended the initiative and called for the employment of women to drive some of the vehicles. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Waste Authority Sparks Anger With 2024 Price Hike

Amidst economic hardship and frustration by citizens, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has announced the increase in the cost of waste evacuation of refuse… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Being Re-Enginered for Prosperity of All, Not for Elite Minority - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said his administration will not stop working tirelessly to revamp the nation's economy and create viable opportunities for young people to… Read more »

Nigeria: I Mourn My Fearless Brother, Rotimi Akeredolu - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the death of the Ondo governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, describing him as his beloved brother, confidant, and political… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Govt Dismisses Report On Ban of Alcohol

...says Board not in existence Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Humanitarian Support for Victims of Plateau Massacre

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has announced President Bola Tinubu's directive for her ministry to collaborate with the Plateau State… Read more »

Nigeria: SAN, NBA Boss, and More - Life and Times of Akeredolu

Popularly known as Aketi, Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, died on Wednesday in Lagos, after a prolonged battle with leukemia. Read more »