Nigeria: 4.6 Billion People At Risk of Rabies Infection - WMA

... Advocate incorporation of disease education in school curricula Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad - Telling the Tale of a Star Born After Death

The death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, a singer, rapper, songwriter and performing artist, has been acknowledged globally by his fans (many of them… Read more »

Nigeria: Border Security - Forum Seeks End to Influx of Illegal Immigrants

The Stakeholders Forum on Border Management on Thursday met with different agencies operating at Seme Border posts with the aim of ending the influx of illegal immigrants in… Read more »

Nigeria: Artists Need to Study Contracts Signed With Labels - Funke Akindele

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has urged up-and-coming artists to study their contracts before signing with labels. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa, Nigeria Top Countries Consuming Podcasts in Africa - Spotify

Spotify, global online streaming platform has revealed South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Angola as the top five countries consuming podcasts in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Oct 1 - 'False, Misleading' - Tinubu Will Not Announce New Wage for Workers, Says Labour Ministry

The Ministry of Labour says the report that President Bola Tinubu would announce a wage award to workers on Independence Day is untrue. Read more »

Nigeria: Collapsed Bridge - Enugu Reps Urge Govt to Declare State of Emergency On South-East Roads

The Enugu House of Representatives caucus led by Mr Nnoli Nnaji, member representing Nkanu East/ West Federal Constituency, has appealed to the Federal Government to hasten in… Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy Set to Ignite North America With 'I Told Them'

Following the explosive release of his much-anticipated music video for the fan-favorite track, "City Boys," Nigerian Afro-fusion Superstar Burna Boy is set to embark on a… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Marley Shares Video of Last Conversation With Mohbad Over 'Suicidal Thoughts'

Street hop sensation, Naira Marley has shared a video of his last conversation with late singer Mohbad, wherein, the deceased opened up about his struggle with suicidal thoughts. Read more »

Nigeria: Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Pay Tribute to Mohbad At Respective Music Concerts

Afrobeats superstars, Adekunle Kosoko aka. Adekunle Gold and Adedamola Adefolahan aka. Fireboy DML have paid tributes to late colleague, Mohbad, who recently died at the age of 27. Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria - Unicef Nigeria Raises Alarm, Calls for Urgent Vaccination

... Says it needs additional US$ 3.3 million for effective response Read more »

Nigeria: High Cost of Treatment, Hampering Management of Sickle Cell Disease, Stakeholders Lament

Governments at all levels have been called to include treatment and management of sickle cell disease for sickle cell warriors in the health insurance policy of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: We Didn't Mandate Anyone to Negotiate With Bandits - Defence Ministers

The federal government said yesterday it didn't mandate anyone to negotiate with bandits on its behalf. Read more »

Africa: Ban Smoking, Vaping in School to Protect Young People, WHO Urges Countries

With 9 of 10 smokers starting before the age of 18, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has called on countries to ban smoking and vaping in school to protect young people. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Ministers Can Create 500,000 Jobs in Less Than 2 Years - Energy Expert

President Bola Tinubu's Ministers have been urged to create 500,000 jobs in less than two years through harnessing the skills in the solar energy sector. Read more »

Nigeria: MohBad - Lagos State Judiciary to Begin Coroner's Inquest Sept 29

Lagos State Judiciary will on Sept. 29 begin a coroner's inquest into the death of a Lagos-based musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a. Mohbad), to ascertain the cause of his death. Read more »

Nigeria: Chicago Certificates - Leave Tinubu Alone, Umahi Tackles 'Atikulated, Obidients'

The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi has asked supporters of the Presidential Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, popularly called "'Atikulated' and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Rivers Under Threat By Climate Change, Pollution - Govt

AS Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate 2023 World Rivers Day, the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Monday, raised… Read more »

Nigeria: Outrage Over Arrest of Woman for Condemning Erisco's Nagiko Tomato Paste

Erisco Foods Ltd has received a barrage of backlash from Nigerians on social media over the arrest of a female customer, Chioma Egodi, who gave a negative review of its product,… Read more »

Nigeria: 'America Will Be Child's Play When Tinubu Is Done With Appointment' - Women Affairs Minister

The Minister for Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, says America will be child's play when President Tinubu is done with the appointment of individuals to his cabinet. Read more »

Nigeria: Abducted Zamfara Students - 'Attacks Will Force More Students Out of School' - Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said the abduction of some female students of Federal University Gusau in Sabin Gida area of Zamfara State will only… Read more »

Nigeria: Popular Nollywood Actor, Suara Is Dead

Popular Nollywood actor, Oluyemi Lawrence Adeyemi, better known as Suara, is dead. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos APC Hails Sanwo-Olu Over Tribunal Victory, Seeks Opponents' Support

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has congratulated Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, over their victory at the Lagos State Governorship… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Rescue 7 Abducted Female Students, 3 Construction Workers in Zamfara

Seven of the abducted female students of the Federal University, Gusau, have been rescued by troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara State with three construction workers of… Read more »

Nigeria: If You Had Access to Tinubu, You Will Love Him - Seun Kuti

Afrobeats singer, Seun Kuti has said that most of the people who criticise President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would love him if they have access to him. Read more »