May 19, 2023
Nigeria: 2 Fraudsters Jailed 7 Years for $662,300 Crude Oil Racketeering
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, has secured the conviction of two fraudsters, Aso Morrison and Frank Biobarakuma. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Nigeria: 'Why Are People Like This'? Nigerians React As Liberian Chef, Gaye Eyes Hilda's Record
Liberian chef, Wonyean Aloycious Gaye, seems to have pulled on the wrong side of Nigerians after announcing a plan to embark on a cooking marathon to break Hilda Baci's cooking… Read more »
Nigeria: $800m Loan - 'Too Late to Incur Debt for Incoming Govt,' Moghalu Tells Buhari
...insists subsidy is a drain pipe of Nigeria's resources Read more »
Nigeria: Compel Nigerian Govt to Release Nnamdi Kanu, U.S. Lawmaker Begs Congress
The member representing District 139 in the Texas House of Representatives, Jarvis Johnson, has urged the United States Congress to compel the Federal Government to immediately… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Other 8 Member Countries Face Financial Crisis - Adamu
The Minister of Water Resource, Engr Suleiman Adamu, Wednesday, lamented Nigeria and eight other member countries of the Niger Basin Authority, NBA, face a financial crisis to… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Govt Introduces Dress Code for Students
The Borno government has introduced a new dress code for Muslim students in government secondary schools across the state with effect from 1st Term of 2023/2024 session. Read more »
Nigeria: Britain Is Nigeria's Nemesis On Criminal Justice - Ekweremadu
LET me say this: I take absolutely no joy in the plight of Senator Ike Ekweremadu, former Deputy Senate President, and his wife, Beatrice, who were recently jailed by a British… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Nigeria: Killing of U.S. Humanitarian Workers in Anambra Despicable - Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labor Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of two staff members of the United States of America Embassy and two policemen in Anambra state. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi in Court As Presidential Tribunal Hearing Resumes
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, appeared in court on Wednesday as the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal resumes hearing. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists in Nigerian Security Uniforms Burning Houses in South-East - IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said some terrorists appearing in Nigerian security uniforms have launched attacks on the South-East region. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Warns Resident Doctors Against Planned Strike
The Federal Government has warned members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to shelve their planned five-day warning strike. Read more »
Nigeria: 10th Speaker - We Are Unruffled Over Adoption of Open Ballot Voting - 'G7' Member
Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau), a member of the 'G-7' says his group remain unruffled in spite change in the House rules that now allows open ballot voting. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Baffled By Pervasive Level of Corruption - Presidency
The Presidency said yesterday that President Muhammadu Buhari was baffled by the high-level corruption still prevalent in the country, despite efforts made by his government to… Read more »
Nigeria: Claims of Corruption, Nepotism in Military, Veiled Attempt to Plunge Nation Into Chaos - Army
The Nigerian Army yesterday waved aside allegations of corruption and nepotism levelled against it and other unknown persons within the military. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs New International Airport in Lagos - FAAN
DESPITE palliative measures from the Federal Government to sustain the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, indications have shown that the terminal can no longer work… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Nigeria: Police Deny Killing of Four U.S. Citizens in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra has refuted reports of the killing of some United States citizens in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness World Record - Hilda Baci Gets One-Year Free Flight Tickets
...as Mum gets 3 months of free flights Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery to Meet 100% Nigeria's Requirement - Report
There were indications, yesterday, that Dangote Petroleum Refinery has the capacity to supply adequate petroleum products -- gasoline, diesel, kerosene and aviation jet -- to… Read more »
Nigeria: Tiwa Savage, Victor Osimhen, Hilda Baci and the Never-Say-Die Nigerian Spirit
Afrobeats queen, Tiwa Savage; Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen; and gourmet chef, Hilda Baci are Nigerians who, again, have just reminded the world that the Nigerian never-say-die… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Starved Seun Kuti, Stopped Wife From Serving Him Meal - Lawyer
Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and counsel to Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat maestro, Fela Kuti, on Tuesday, raised an alarm over the alleged starvation of… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Nigeria: Chef Hilda Baci Breaks Guinness World Record for 'Longest Cooking Time'
Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has broken the Guinness World Record for the "longest cooking marathon by an individual". Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Lists Conditions for Fresh Evacuees to Leave Sudan
The Federal Government on Monday listed conditions that must be met for new evacuees who only recently availed themselves to be removed from warring Sudan. Read more »
Nigeria: May 29 Presidential Inauguration Sacrosanct - IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba said the May 29 presidential inauguration is sacrosanct. Read more »
Nigeria: Int'l Routes - We Don't Determine Exchange Rates in Nigeria - IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), has disclosed that it's not responsible for exchange rate applied to international flight tickets in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Social Media Agog As Picture of Seun Kuti in Handcuffs Flood Internet
Social media users were kept busy early Monday morning, after a picture of Nigeria musician, Seun Kuti flooded their various timelines. Read more »