Nigeria: Govt Moves to Evacuate Inmates From Flooded Maiduguri Prison

The Federal Government said it has taken steps to ensure a "secure transfer" of inmates from the flooded Medium Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri, Borno state. Read more »

Nigeria: Maiduguri Flood - Situation Still Terrible - Sema

Mr Barkindo Mohammed, the Director General of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has described the situation in flooded Maiduguri town as "terrible." Read more »

Nigeria: Nass Urged to Support 'Made in Nigeria' Products, Services

The Idealab Agency, a federal government initiative, has appealed to lawmakers, management, and staff of the National Assembly to promote and patronize "Made in Nigeria" products… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Nab 'One-Chance' Syndicate in Rivers

The Police Command in Rivers has nabbed three persons, including two women, over alleged involvement in 'one-chance, robbery in Port Harcourt Read more »

Nigeria: Rage Wins Red Bull Dance Your Style Nigeria Heads to World Stage

In a thrilling display of talent and energy, Charles Ekwem better known as Rage, emerged victorious at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Nigeria National Finals, which recently took… Read more »

Nigeria: Oluwatayo Ajayi-Moses Unveils Plans to Tackle Plant Disease That Threatens Food Security

Oluwatayo Ajayi-Moses, a dedicated researcher in genomics, phenomics, and bioinformatics, is on a mission to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in agriculture today: plant… Read more »

Nigeria: We 'Re Yet to Ascertain Ajaero's Whereabouts, State of Health - NLC

-- As Labour summons emergency Congress Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Governor Commissions Revamped Maru General Hospital

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to projects that truly matter and are of the highest priority. Read more »

Nigeria: Stock Market Returns Bearish Amid Increase in Price of Petrol

The stock market closed bearish last weekend amid energy crises during the week following sharp rises in the price of petrol to between N855 and N1,000 per litre from about N600… Read more »

Nigeria: 20-Year-Old Man Killed in Cold-Blood in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a young man, who was killed on the streets of Okokomaiko in the Ojo area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Abducted High Court Judge, Justice Mshelia, Regains Freedom in Borno

Borno State High Court Chief Judge, Justice Haruna Mshelia, who was abducted alongside his wife, driver and orderly by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along Biu-Damaturu-Maiduguri… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts Consignments of Cocaine, Opioids in Sanitary Pads, Hair Creams

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in ladies' sanitary pads and hair… Read more »

Nigeria: Petrol Price Hike - Nigerians At Breaking Point, NLC, Atiku Warn

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and former Vice President, Abubakar Atiku, weekend, warned that the increase in petrol price by the federal government has put most Nigerians at a… Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Confirms Ajaero's Arrest, Threatens Showdown

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has accused security operatives of abducting its President, Joe Ajaero, and forcefully whisking him away without a warrant. Read more »

Nigeria: Sports Minister's Whatsapp Number Hacked

The WhatsApp number of the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has been hacked. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Are in Trouble If Tinubu Can't Fix the Country, Says Gbenga Adeyinka

Ace comedian and entertainment guru Gbenga Adeyinka has stated that President Bola Tinubu has nothing to gain or lose if the country fails to progress under his leadership, adding… Read more »

Africa: Japa - Many Immigrants Come to Europe Thinking 'Life Is Easier' - Poland President

Poland's President Andrzej Duda said "very many" immigrants come to Europe expecting a free ride, in an interview aired Sunday on a US political affairs programme. Read more »

Nigeria: Edo 2024 - The Children Will Come in God's Time, Betsy Obaseki Replies Oshiomhole

Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, has responded to remarks made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole concerning her childlessness, offering words of encouragement to women facing… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Investigate Death of 20-Year Old Man in Lagos

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has begun an investigation into the death of a 20-year old man allegedly killed by gunmen. Read more »

Nigeria: $1bn New Iron Ore to Steel Project in Kogi, Breakthrough for FG's Value Addition Policy - Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, weekend, hailed the $1 billion (N1.6 trillion) new iron ore to steel project planned for Kogi State as a breakthrough for… Read more »

Nigeria: State Creation - Anioma Leaders Endorse Establishment of Technical Committee to Drive Process

As part of efforts towards ensuring wider consultation of critical stakeholders; Traditional Rulers, Community Leaders, Political leaders, Opinion leaders, Youth & Women… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Drag Land Grabber to Court in Ondo

..... Granted N2m bail Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Conduct Operations With Integrity, Respect for Communities - Julius Rone

The Group Managing Director of UTM FLNG Limited, Dr. Julius Rone, has assured the commitment of the company to conduct its operations with integrity, sustainability and respect for… Read more »

Nigeria: Hardship - Ijaw Youths to Consult With Clark, Threaten 14-Day Protests

The Ijaw Youth Council IYC has threatened to commence a 14-day protest against the hardship in the country, saying it would however consult with Niger Delta leader, Chief Edwin… Read more »

Nigeria: N40,000 Bag of Rice - Further Subsidize Amount, Revisit Nin Condition, Others, CSOs Tell FG

AS food prices still remain high across the country, Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, Sunday, urged the Federal Government to further subsidize the N40,000 per 50kg bag of rice… Read more »