October 10, 2023
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Makes Laws On Rickety Vehicles, Traffic Violations
The Kaduna government says it is collaborating with the state House of Assembly to make laws on rickety vehicles and traffic violations in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: HURILAWS and TIP to Govt - Stop Torturing Death Row Inmates
IN commemoration of the World Day Against Death Penalty, the Human Rights Law Service, HURILAWS, and The Inclusion Project, TIP, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to stop the… Read more »
Nigeria: Warri Concert - Davido, Organisers At 'War' Over Non-Appearance
...I informed organisers months earlier that I won't make it -- Davido...Provide evidence you notified us -- Organisers Read more »
Nigeria: Ambassadors' Recall - Envoys Stranded As Govt Foot-Drags On Implementation
Five weeks after President Bola Tinubu recalled ambassadors and 21 days before the October 31 deadline for their return, the Federal Government appears to have backtracked on the… Read more »
Nigeria: How Obasanjo, Soyinka, Akintoye, Adebanjo, Others Secured My Release - Sunday Igboho
After two years of incarceration in Benin Republic, Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, yesterday, commended Yoruba leaders and some… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Dr Osahon Enabulele Completes Tenure As WMA President
Nigerian Dr. Osahon Enabulele Weekend handed over the leadership of the World Medical Association, WMA, to Dr. Lujain Al-Qodmani of Kuwait, after completing one year in office… Read more »
Nigeria: Humanitarian Minister Talks Tough, Seeks Audit of N-Power Programme
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, said, yesterday, it would no longer be business as usual, with regards to humanitarian schemes meant to… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Certificate - 107 Senators Urge Caution, Rule of Law As Keyamo, Atiku Disagree
Disturbed by the tension trailing President Bola Tinubu's Chicago State University, CSU, certificate controversy, 107 non-serving senators have called for caution, respect for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Killed, 300 Houses Destroyed As Communal Conflict Erupts in Cross River
Two communities, Ovonum and Ofatura, in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, are locked in communal strife, which has left many dead and over 300 houses destroyed. Read more »
Nigeria: Passport - Interior Minister Decries Waiting Time, Evolves Reforms
The Federal Government has declared as illegal, the N5,000 "Compliance Fee" charged by some personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS in some Passport Offices to help… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 28,997 Lives Lost to Insecurity in Benue - Don
No fewer than 28,997 persons are reported to have lost their lives to insecurity in Benue State, even as over 54,476 houses and farm produce valued at over N21 billion were also… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Nothing Spoil', Davido Reacts to AY's Apology Over 'Badly Delivered' Joke
Afrobeats artist David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has accepted comedian AY's public apology over a 'badly delivered' joke aimed at him. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Nigeria: 'I'm Sorry,' Comedian AY Apologises to Davido Over 'Badly Delivered' Joke
Comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has apologised to Afrobeats singer Davido for making a 'badly delivered' joke about him. Read more »
Nigeria: Marlian Records in Breach of Contract Mess
It appears there is no end soon to the troubles of Naira Marley and his Marlian Records as a US-based promoter has called out the management on accusation of breach of contract.… Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - More Twists in the Tale
What many thought would be a cut and dry affair regarding the investigation into the cause of death of Ileriolowu Aloba a.k.a Mohbad is looking complicated and taking unexpected… Read more »
Nigeria: Gospel Singer, Deola Jewel Unveils New Music, Vídeo' for Flex Muscle'
Talented British-Nigerian gospel singer, Deola Jewel who recently received a gift of a new Range Rover Sport from husband on their 10th wedding anniversary has unveiled her latest… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Parade Man Who Defrauds Ladies With Fake Marriage Promises
The police in Imo State yesterday paraded one Wisdom Mmaduka, a 30-year-old man, over alleged fake marriage promises to six women to defraud them. Read more »
Nigeria: Election Tribunal Appeal - Drama in Kano as INEC Reverses Self on Withdrawal
Controversy over the weekend trailed alleged withdrawal of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from appealing the judgment of the Kano Governorship Election… Read more »
October 07, 2023
Nigeria: Police Reveal What Killed Mohbad
Lagos State Police Command which investigated the circumstances leading to the death of the late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, yesterday came up… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can't Be Surviving on Debt at 63rd Independence Anniversary - Deputy Speaker
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed concern about Nigeria's reliance on debt at 63 years of Independence anniverary. Read more »
Nigeria: Soyinka Challenges Critics Disputing His Academic Records to Provide Evidence in 30 Days
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has called on those accusing him of fraudulent academic claims to submit all evidence to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC,… Read more »
Nigeria: We Paid Davido $94,600 but Never Showed Up - Ex-NFF Boss Pinnick 'Drags' Singer
Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has called out Afrobeats singer Davido for failing to perform at an event despite being paid $94,600. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Police Lied, We Responded to Enquiry Sept 28 - NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said they responded to the Police enquiry on reported arrest and detention of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Urges Palestinians, Israelis to 'Exercise Restraint'
Egypt urged the Palestinians and Israel to "exercise restraint" after Hamas militants launched a deadly air, land and sea assault Saturday from Gaza against Israel which responded… Read more »
Nigeria: More Trouble for Naira Marley as Court Issues Production Warrant Against Him for Alleged Credit Card Fraud
Embattled Nigerian singer, Azzez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley, who is currently cooling his feet in the custody of the Nigeria Police, Lagos State Command, following… Read more »
