July 22, 2022
Nigeria: $50m Fraud Case - Court Reserves Ruling On Legality of Prosecution of Amaechi, Others
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, yesterday, reversed its decision on a move by the state government to handover the prosecution of the former Governor Rotimi… Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Artefacts - I've No Conflict With Palace, Says Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, yesterday, said there was no dispute between the state government and the Palace of the Oba of Benin, His Majesty, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorist Attacks - Govt Mulls Nationwide Ban On Motorcycles, Mining Activities
The National Security Council, NSC, yesterday, revealed it was considering a nationwide ban on motorcycles and mining to cut off the sources of funds for terrorists. Read more »
Nigeria: 100m Poor Nigerians Make Up My Political Structure - Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, said yesterday that the 100 million Nigerians living in poverty made up his political… Read more »
July 21, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Berated for Plunging Millions of Nigerians Into Extreme Poverty
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Nigeria: Bayelsa Airport Not Downgraded, Airlines Carrying Out Routine Maintenance - Govt
Bayelsa State government, yesterday, said the state international airport had not been downgraded, as being insinuated in some quarters. Read more »
Nigeria: Charles Inojie, Other 'The Johnsons' Stars Mourn Ada Ameh
The cast and crew of 'The Johnsons' have expressed their grief over the death of colleague, Ada Ameh. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Clarifies Stand On Illicit Conversion of Currency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified the statement made by the Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at Tuesday's post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting briefing, warning… Read more »
Nigeria: Restoration of National Grid After Collapse Almost Ready - TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday said restoration of the national grid was almost completed following its collapse on Wednesday. Read more »
West Africa: Freddy Hirsch Nigeria Launches Bouillon Seasoning for West Africa
Freddy Hirsch Nigeria, a fast-growing African manufacturer of extracts for spices, ingredients, and flavors has launched its new range of bouillon flavors, delivering the versatile… Read more »
Nigeria: How New NNPC Can Impact Energy Industry, Nigeria, Shareholders - Experts
There were indications, yesterday, that the unveiling of the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, would position the company to make more positive impact on the energy… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria At Moderate Risk of Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak - NCDC
In view of the proximity of Nigeria to its neighbouring Ghana where the Marburg virus had been discovered, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has said the country was at… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Governor Bars Emirs From Conferring Chieftaincy Without Govt Approval
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State, has barred heads of traditional institutions in the state from conferring chieftaincy titles without government's approval. Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers' Killing - Reps Call for Deployment of More Troops to Taraba
House of Representatives, yesterday, called for the deployment of more troops to exterminate terrorists operating in some communities in Taraba State. Read more »
July 20, 2022
Nigeria: Maternal, Child Health - Enugu Targets 1m Children, 280,000 Pregnant Women
The Enugu State Government has targeted some one million children for free drugs, medical consumable and other routine services in its going Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health… Read more »
Nigeria: We Are Running Out of Business - South-East Farmers Cry Out
FARMERS doing business in the South-East region are crying out over the difficult conditions under which they operate, saying some of them have shut their businesses. "We are… Read more »
Nigeria: You're a Fake News Peddler, Abiola's Family Slams Journalist
THE family of Moshood Kashimawo Olawale, MKO Abiola, has chided a journalist, David Hundeyin, for claiming that the democracy hero was involved in narcotics. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Records Over Billion Streams On Spotify
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has achieved a new feat in his stellar music career by becoming the latest Nigerian artiste to record a billion… Read more »
Nigeria: Airline Operators Demand Immediate Removal of 5 Percent Fuel Surcharge
As a move to forestall a backlash and total shutdown of airline operations in the country, the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has called for the immediate removal of the five… Read more »
July 19, 2022
Nigeria: U.S., UK Urged to Intervene in Nigeria's Worsening Insecurity
Concerned Nigerians have pleaded with the United States, US, and United Kingdom, UK, to intervene in the worsening insecurity in Nigeria before it gets out of hand. Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions As Nigerian Gay Rights Activist, Edafe Okporo Weds in U.S.
Nigerians have poured in their reactions as a Nigerian gay rights activist and writer, Edafe Okporo has married his American lover. Read more »
Nigeria: IPOB Tackles Bulkachuwa On Bandits, Boko Haram Kidnappings in North
THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, accused Senate Committee Chairman on Foreign Affairs, Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa, from Bauchi State, of inciting violence against… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Demolished Brothels At Regional Cattle Market - Abia Govt
The Abia State Government has embarked on the demolition of brothels and shanties at the regional cattle market, Lokpanta, saying that they now serve as hideouts for criminals… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Plans Measures to Checkmate Bandits' Attacks On Schools
The Federal Government is to adopt some specific measures aimed at checkmating incessant bandits' attacks on soft targets especially schools in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Set to Unveil Running Mate, Shettima, Wednesday
The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, will on Wednesday unveil his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima. Read more »