Central Africa: Unicef Seeks $2bn Humanitarian Assistance for West, Central Africa

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Friday appealed for nearly 2 billion dollars to provide lifesaving assistance to more than 24 million boys and girls across West and Central… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Chief Judge Pledges Special Court for Child Abuse, GBV Cases

Following the ceremonial assent of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP) and the Child Protection Law in Katsina State on Friday, the state's Chief Judge, Justice… Read more »

Nigeria: Emefiele Released From Kuje Prison

A former Central Bank of Nigeria CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Four Romantic Movies That Excited Chioma Nwaoha in 2023

Beautiful actress Chioma Nwaoha Blessing, who's popularly known as Spanky Diva got busier this year than ever, jumping from one movie set to another and receiving accolades. Read more »

Africa: Africa Cup of Nations 2023 - Who'll Win the Trophy?

Côte d'Ivoire is ready to host the latest edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in January, but who will win the continent's biggest competition? Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2024 - the Golden Boot Favourites

Considering recent history as well as current form, here are some players to keep an eye on in the 2024 African Cup of Nations. Read more »

Nigeria: COP28 - I Accomplished Everything I Set Out to Do - Toke Makinwa

Media personality Toke Makinwa has revealed that she accomplished everything she set out to achieve at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Resurgence of Polio, Diphtheria, Others

...as N60bn 2023 immunization budget is yet to be released Read more »

Niger: Benin's President Urges Renewal of Ties With Coup-Hit Niger

Benin President Patrice Talon on Thursday called for relations to be swiftly re-established between his country and neighbouring Niger, which is now controlled by military rulers… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Artist, Reality TV Star Laycon Shines Bright With Acts of Generosity Across Lagos

Popular Nigerian artiste Laycon has exemplified the true meaning of generosity by giving back to Nigerians across Lagos in his latest music video that displays the artist's… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Screens 11 Justices of Supreme Court Submitted By Tinubu

BARELY few hours after President Bola Tinubu wrote the Senate, seeking the screening and subsequent confirmation for appointment of 11 Jupreme Court justice nominees, the Senate… Read more »

Nigeria: Rihanna Rates Davido's 'Unavailable' As Her Song of the Year

Super talented Barbadian-American singer, Rihanna has rated Davido's hit song "Unavailable" as her song of the year. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Trains 568 Specialists to Enhance Proficiency in Combat Skills

The Nigerian Air Force, on Wednesday, graduated 568 specialists to enhance proficiency and expertise in ground combat skills. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Debt Profile Hits N89.71trn - DMO

The Debt Management Office has said Nigeria's public debt profile has increased to N89.71 trillion at the end of the third quarter of 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Govt Vows to Enforce Ban On Street Trading From 2024

Restates commitment to clear pension arrears before end of Dec Read more »

Nigeria: SSANU to Govt on IPPIS - Consult Varsity Mgt, Labour Unions for Seamless Payment Platform

THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has called on the Federal Government to consult University management and labour unions on workable, reliable,… Read more »

Nigeria: Panic As Ncdc Alerts Sokoto Residents On Dengue Fever, Commissioner Reacts

Following the confirmation of the dengue fever outbreak in Sokoto State by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), residents of Sokoto metropolis, the state… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Bursts Large Haul of Fake Wines, Soft Drinks, Other Consumables

Operatives of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, have arrested a syndicate that specializes in the production of counterfeit wines, soft drinks… Read more »

Africa: Coups in W/Africa May Engulf Africa If Allowed to Fester - Foreign Affairs Minister

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has expressed fear over the increasing coups in West Africa, saying "it could snowball into engulfing the entire African… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Mulls Seatime Policy for Nigerian Seafarers

IN a bid to ensure that Nigeria's seafarers are employable globally, the Federal Government has commenced move to release a definite policy programme that will address the issue of… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Pensioners Seek Forensic Probe of CPs Implementation, Lament Unpaid Benefits

Pensioners in Lagos State has called for a forensic investigation into the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Trade Minister Champions Automation of Export Permits in Nigeria

TO streamline the oil and gas sector, the Federal Government has announced plans to automate the process of issuing export permits. Read more »

Nigeria: Vanguard Scoops Two Awards At NMMA 2023

Two Vanguard reporters, Emmanuel Ujah and Udeme Akpan, yesterday, clinched the Money Market and CSR Awards, respectively, at the Prestigious Nigerian Media Merit Awards, NMMA,… Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 - Surpass N18.3 Trillion Budget Target - Senate to Revenue Generating Agencies

The Senate has asked the various federal revenue generating agencies to go beyond the target of N18.324trillion set for the 2024 fiscal year as aggregate revenue inflow." Read more »

Nigeria: High Drug Prices - APC Chieftain Seeks Tinubu's Intervention

A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the hike in prices of… Read more »