Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Complains of Intense Ear Discomfort, Persistent Stomach Ache - Family

The family of the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has raised the alarm, that the IPOB Leader had been complaining of intense ear… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Bonds Tumble Following Moody's Rating Downgrade

The Federal Government bonds recorded a significant fall yesterday with the nation's sovereign-risk premium jumping highest in three months following the downgrading of Nigeria's… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Pledges to End Banditry, Improve Security, If Elected

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to end banditry and improve security nationwide, especially in Zamfara State, if… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Covid-19 Disruptions, 47 Countries Eliminate At Least One NTD, Says WHO

A new progress report, entitled "Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2023" to mark this year's World Neglected Tropical Disease, NTD, by the World Health Organization,… Read more »

Nigeria: Obasanjo Wanted to Roast Atiku, I Rescued Him - Tinubu

Presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said he "rescued" Atiku Abubakar, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate… Read more »

Nigeria: Brain Drain - Return to Improve Nigeria's Healthcare Services, Sanwo-Olu Tasks Medics

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, weekend, decried the upsurge in brain drain in the health sector, saying the situation called for commitment by stakeholders. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's More Than 10m Out-of-School Children

More than 10 million Nigerian children do not have the opportunity to attend school, and that is the highest rate in the world. Even at that, many of the children who are lucky to… Read more »

Nigeria: Former Oil Minister Diezani Moves to Recover Seized Assets, Applies to Court

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, has prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja to vacate an order granted to the Economic and Financial Crimes… Read more »

Nigeria: Extend Old Naira Notes Withdrawal to June - Ortom Urges CBN, Buhari

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has joined the National Assembly to urge President Muhammadu Buhari and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to extend the deadline for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Tinubu'll Win Presidential Poll - Faleye

Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye, Lagos based commercial lawyer, public policy analyst and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in this chat speaks on the 2023 presidential poll… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged $1.3m Fraud - Absence of Counsel Stalls Arraignment of Business Mogul

The absence of a Defence Counsel on Monday, stalled the arraignment of business mogul, Abdulsalam Abdulkarim-Zaura, before a Kano Federal High Court over alleged 1.3 million… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Takes Cash Swap Sensitization to Traditional Rulers, Communities, Markets in Ebonyi

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the weekend took its cash swapping and sensitization exercise on the new banknotes to traditional rulers, communities and markets across Ebonyi… Read more »

Nigeria: Meet Milky Onabanjo - Young Actor in Shanty Town Everyone Is Talking About

Micheal Onabanjo also known as Mikky Podium is a British-Born international actor and Influencer with representation in two continents, Europe and Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Threat to 2023 Polls - Govt Backs U.S. Visa Ban

The Nigerian Government is in support of any action including a visa ban to be imposed on any Nigerian who threatens the 2023 elections by the United States of America. Read more »

Nigeria: DSS Intercepts New Naira Notes Sellers, Fingers Commercial Bank Officials

The Department of State Services, DSS, has arrested some members of an organised syndicate selling the new Naira notes in parts of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Mr Eazi Only African Artist Featured in New Star-Studded #Boss Campaign

Nigerian singer, Mr Eazi is the only African artiste featured in the new star-studded #Boss campaign. Read more »

Africa: We're Working On West Africa Gas That Will Sell in Europe - Tinubu

THE presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Sunday, said his team is work on a West Africa gas that will sell in Europe if elected… Read more »

Nigeria: Applause As James Ume Wins 'The Sun Humanitarian Service Icon' Award

Chief James Ume, founder and chairman of Unubiko Foundation, has been honoured with the "The Sun Newspapers Humanitarian Service Icon Award 2022" one of the biggest recognitions by… Read more »

Nigeria: Only Nigerians Who Want Tinubu As President Will Vote Peter Obi - Dr Oche Otorkpa

A well-known tribal "warlord" on Twitter was last week quoted as saying "only Nigerians tired of bad governance will vote LP". Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Notes - Buhari, Reps Heading for Clash Over CBN's 10-Day Extension

The President Muhammadu Buhari and the House of Representatives are on collision course over the deadline for the withdrawal of old naira notes. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Buhari Pledges Credible Polls

President Muhammadu Buhari's weekend reiterated his commitment to free, fair and credible 2023 general elections, urging citizens to exercise their civic rights and elect… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Arrested, Another Wanted in Canada Over $500k Airline Ticket Fraud

Canadian Police have arrested one Nigerian and declared the other wanted for having fraudulently issued and sold 250 airline tickets to unsuspecting customers, valued at $500,000. Read more »

Nigeria: Old Naira Notes - South East Youths Shelve Protest, Commend CBN

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for responding to the wish of Nigerians by extending the date for the return of… Read more »

Nigeria: UNICEF Lists Priority Areas for Service Providers to Anambra Flood Victims

A month-long child protection response service delivery exercise for the 2022 flood-ravaged seven local government areas of Anambra State has begun, with the United Nations… Read more »

Nigeria: 7 Nigerians Die of Lassa Fever in 2 Weeks - NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC have announced that a total of seven people have died of Lassa fever in the first two weeks of 2023 with a case fatality… Read more »