Nigeria: Afrobeat Star, Kingsley King Recommends Creation of Platform for African Artists

Afrobeat sensation Kingsley Okwudiri Emeghebo, otherwise known as Kingsley King, is all set to drop his much anticipated EP, titled "Afro Vibes, which is set to drop on July 28,… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Insists Putin Will Attend Brics Summit, Despite Hague Court Arrest Warrant

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa says his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in person, despite an arrest warrant from the International… Read more »

Nigeria: Air Force Trainer Aircraft Crashes in Makurdi

The Nigeria Air Force has confirmed the crash of its trainer aircraft in Makurdi the Benue state capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Returned Benin Artefacts Deserve Our Protection, Tinubu Tells Oba Ewuare II

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, pledged to protect Benin artefacts which were returned to the country from different parts of the world as a way of archiving the history of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Tribunal Reserves Judgement on APM's Case Against Tinubu

The Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja, on Friday, reserved its judgement on the petition the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, filed to nullify the election… Read more »

Nigeria: Southeast Loses N4 Trillion to Insecurity in 24 Months - - Deputy Speaker

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu has disclosed that the South East region lost over N4trn to insecurity in the last two years. Mr Kalu said this in… Read more »

Nigeria: President Tinubu to Attend AU Meeting in Kenya Today

President Bola Tinubu is expected to travel to Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday July 15, to participate in the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (5thMYCM) of the African Union (AU),… Read more »

Nigeria: Drug Addiction - Suspended Nollywood Actor, Jerry Williams Enters Rehab

Nollywood actor Jerry Williams, who was suspended from acting recently by the leadership of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has checked into a rehab facility for drug addiction,… Read more »

Nigeria: No Cause for Alarm, Akeredolu, Will Resume Soon - Omisore

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Iyiola Omisore, has assured Nigerians that the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, would soon return to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Puff Puff Amazing, Best I've Ever Eaten - Malala

Nobel laureate, Malala Yousafza, has expressed satisfaction with the Nigerian foods and culture, describing the country's puff puff as amazing and the best she has ever eaten. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Didn't Sign Wizkid, Davido - Don Jazzy

Mavin Records executive has revealed why he did not sign Wizkid and Davido to Mo' Hits, the now-defunct record label. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Recognised for Leadership in Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has been recognised for gains made by the West Africa region in tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that affect more… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 28 Militants, Bandits, Rescue 131 Kidnapped Civilians

Troops fighting to rid the country of terrorists, bandits and economic sabotuers have killed 28 criminal elements after several gunfights in the North East, the North West and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Additional U.S.$800 Million Loan From World Bank

...As Senate begins Screening of Service Chiefs at the Hallowed Chamber Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal - Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Approval of N500 Billion For Palliatives

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking for the approval of N500 billion to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. Read more »

Nigeria: How Adamu Starved Tinubu, APC Candidates of Funds During Polls - Lukman, National Vice Chair

The leadership crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, assumed a new twist, yesterday, following revelations by its National Vice Chairman (North-West), Salihu Moh.… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, E/Guinea Consider New Oil, Gas Opportunities

THE Governments of Nigeria and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, yesterday, considered the establishment of a joint logistics base, deployment of indigenous capacities across… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy Survival Requires Strong Judiciary, Media - Judge, SANs

The Judiciary and some media stakeholders say that for Nigeria's democracy to advance, there should be a strong judiciary alongside efficient media and security agencies. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Approves $800m World Bank Loan for Govt

The Senate on Thursday approved $800 million World Bank loan request by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Headies Next Rated - Can Young John, Seyi Vibez Battle 'Lonely At the Top' Asake?

It's 'lonely at the top' for superstar singer, Asake who indubitably dominated 2022/23. For some music lovers, it is a dilemma to either place him as Next Rated Artiste or Artiste… Read more »

Nigeria: Subsidy - Give Non-Cash Palliatives to Nigerians, Economist Urges Tinubu

An economist, Prof Uche Uwaleke, has advised President Bola Tinubu to consider non-cash palliatives instead of cash to ameliorate the effects of subsidy removal faced by Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos CJ Frees 30 Prison Inmates

The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba on Thursday released 30 inmates from the custody of the Correction Centres in Lagos and Ogun states. Read more »

Nigeria: NCAA Suspends Operation of B737 Aircraft in Max Air Fleet

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operations of all Boeing 737 aircraft in Max Air fleet. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Attract $20bn FDIs Despite Discrimination Against Oil Investment

THE Group General Manager, GGM, Nigerian Upstream Investment Services, NUIS, an arm of the NNPC Limited, Bala Wunti, yesterday, disclosed that Nigeria expects to attract additional… Read more »

Nigeria: Child Trafficking - Intensify Efforts to Rid Out Fake Orphanage Homes, Group Urges Govt

The Association of Orphanages and Home Operators in Nigeria, ASOHON, has urged the federal government to intensify efforts in ridding of fake orphanage homes in the country. Read more »