April 07
Nigeria/South Africa: Paris 2024 - Minister Charges Super Falcons to Break Jinx in South Africa
The Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, has tasked the Super Falcons of Nigeria to defeat their South African counterparts in the second leg of their Olympic qualifiers… Read more »
Nigeria: EPL - Tottenham Go Fourth After Cruising Past Nottingham Forest
Tottenham moved into fourth place with a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Worry Over Rising Cases of Dog Bites in Osun
The Police Command in Osun on Sunday in Osogbo warned dog owners to cage their pets or risk arrest. Read more »
April 05
Nigeria: Niger-Delta Group Commends Tinubu's Appointment of Otuaro As Amnesty Boss
The Niger-Delta Environmental Justice Coalition has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of renowned Nigerian scholar and activist, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, as the… Read more »
Nigeria: Hike in Electricity Tariff, Insensitive, Inhuman, Evil - Reps Minority Caucus
... ask President Tinubu to intervene Read more »
April 04
Nigeria: Telecoms Union Suspends Planned Strike
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has suspended its planned strike, which was to begin on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Being Father of Twins Best Feeling Ever - Davido
Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has expressed his joy at being a father of twins, describing it as the "best feeling ever." Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Uncovers Building Used for Illegal Fuel Depot in Lagos
..Recovers products worth N89m, arrests 5 suspects Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Gavi CEO - Nigerian Manufacturers Capable, Ready to Produce Vaccines
President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs Footballer Luke Fleurs Shot Dead
South African footballer Luke Fleurs was shot dead by robbers in Johannesburg in the latest incident to shock the crime-ridden nation, police and his club said on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue Enugu Road Kidnap Victims
The Police Command in Enugu State has rescued, unhurt, persons abducted along the Eke/Ebe Road in Udi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state after a fierce gun battle with the… Read more »
Nigeria: How Increase in Electricity Tariffs By FG Will Affect You
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the electricity tariff increase for customers under the Band A classification. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Tariff Hike Recipe for Unrest - TUC
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC has described the hike in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC as a recipe for unrest in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Bobrisky for Currency Mutilation, Naira Abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested controversial celebrity cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, over currency mutilation and… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-DSS Director Asks Govs to Act Fast On State Police
Former Assistant Director with the Department of State Services, DSS, Adams Abuh, has called on the 20 governors yet to support the creation of state police to expedite action. Read more »
Nigeria: State Police Panacea to Criminality, Banditry - Ondo Amotekun Commander
The Chairman of Council of Amotekun Corps commanders in the South West, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye on Thursday said that the time has come for the governors in the region to be… Read more »
Nigeria: Stanbicibtc Declares N2.20 Dividend to Shareholders
StanbicIBTC Nigeria has declared to pay its shareholders a final dividend of N2.20 per ordinary share of 50k each, totaling N28.51 billion for the period ended Dec. 31, 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Fake Rivers PDP Ctc List Can't Stand - Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, on Thursday declared a purported list of the state's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee members , circulating in the media, as… Read more »
West Africa: Deputy Senate President, Barau Emerges As Acting Speaker of Ecowas Parliament
The Deputy President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North, has been elected as the acting Speaker of the Sixth Legislature of the… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Caretaker List Fake, Can't Stand - Gov Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described the purported list of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee members for the State, circulating in the national… Read more »
Nigeria: UK Increases Minimum Wage of Immigrants On Skilled Worrk Visa By 48 Per Cent
The United Kingdom government has increased the general salary threshold for those arriving in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa from £26,200 to £38,700. Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar Bribery - Kano Govt Files Fresh Legal Suit Against Ganduje, Wife, Six Others
The Kano State government has filed a fresh suit against the former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat Umar and six others before a State high court. Read more »
Nigeria: Eksu Chancellor, Olowolafe Introduces N1bn Innovation Fund for Undergraduates
The Chancellor, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, has announced a N1 billion innovation fund designed to empower agro-tech companies founded by present… Read more »
April 03
Nigeria: Anguish As Bandits, Terrorists, Herders Kidnap 30 Children, Others in Katsina, Zamfara, Delta
Bandits, terrorists and herdsmen yesterday, wreaked havoc in some states of the country, kidnapping children and people at will. Read more »
April 02
Nigeria: Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola Make Forbes' 2024 Billionaires List
Despite the economic challenges facing Nigeria, Forbes has listed Nigerian businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola, as the top richest Nigerians… Read more »