Nigeria: Empty Streets in Owerri, As Markets, Shops Shut Down

Following the nationwide protests, the Owerri capital of Imo state, on Thursday witnessed empty streets as humans and vehicular movements were scanty. Read more »

Nigeria: Nationwide Protest - Ndigbo Shuns Protest, Opens Markets, Demands Unconditional Release of Kanu

All markets, stores and artisan's shops in Nnewi the industrial town and Onitsha the commercial city of Anambra State, opened for business as traders and youths shun the… Read more »

Nigeria: Hardship Protest Erupts in Kano

Protest against the President Bola Tinubu led government over bad governance has erupted in Kano State. Read more »

Nigeria: We Can't Afford Another #EndSARS Experience - Sanwo-Olu, Oyebanji

Ahead of today's nationwide protest, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and his Ekiti State counterpart, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, yesterday, said Nigeria cannot afford another… Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Suicide Attack Kills 19, Iinjures Dozens in Borno Village

No fewer than 19 civilians have been killed and dozens injured in a suicide attack, which occurred in Kawuri village of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Kawuri is… Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnappings, Killings - You Can't Evict People From S-West, Afenifere, Hunters Tell Igboho

AS a result of their continued hostilities, banditry and kidnapping in the South-West zone of the country, the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, has again… Read more »

Nigeria: Olympics - Noc Keeps Mum On Ofili

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) announced Thursday in Paris that it would not be making any public comments on the registration status of athlete Favour Ofili at this time. Read more »

Nigeria: Olympics - Opeyori's Loss Ends Nigeria's Medal Hopes in Badminton

Nigeria's sole badminton competitor at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, exited the event on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Popular CEO Hacked to Death, 5 Days After Birthday

Akure--A popular caterer and Chief Executive of Country Kitchen, in Akure, Ondo State, Mrs. Olakunbi Adene, has reportedly been hacked to death by some unknown assailants, five… Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Faults Student Loan Scheme, Seeks Improved Varsity Funding

The Ebonyi State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has chided the Student's Loan scheme of the federal government, saying its realisation and… Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Niger Delta Peace Movement Urges Youths to Shun Protest

As youths across Nigeria brace up for a nationwide protest against hardship and bad governance on August 1st, the group, Niger Delta Peace Movement, has urged citizens to discard… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Suspends Import Duty On Rice, Flour, Other Essential Food Items

The Federal Government through the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has suspended import duties on rice, flour, wheat and other essential food items to reduce the high costs of food… Read more »

Nigeria: Iconic Singer, Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72

Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead. Read more »

Nigeria: Championing Justice - Ensuring Protesters' Rights and Recognizing NBA Leadership

In 2020, the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, made a commendable commitment to protecting the rights of citizens during the End SARS protests. The leadership under then-President… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Forum Discredit Video Clip Against Defence Minister, Says It's Vendetta

The National chairman of the National Unity Forum for peace Alhaji Abbas Dattijo Kurfi has described sponsors of a Video clip purportedly made by Bandits kingpin, Bello Turji as… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen 'Shouting No Protest', Kill Shop Owner, Set Ablaze Truck in Imo

...Gunmen were shouting no protest, sit-at-home order Read more »

Africa: Burna Boy, Baci Top 15 Creatives Dominating TikTok's Inaugural Visionary Voices Africa List

A short-form video, TikTok, has announced four Nigerians including the Nigerian Grammy Award-winning artist, Burna Boy, Chef Hilda Effiong Bassey also known as Hilda Baci among the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Administration Needs Support to Actualize Its Policies, Programmes - Shettima

THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Tuesday, solicited the support of Nigerians for the actualization of the programmes and policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's… Read more »

Nigeria: 'We Thought They Were Robbers', Say Four Abuja Residents Rescued From Kidnappers

...As Wike gifts vigilance team operational vehicle, cash Read more »

Nigeria: Borno LG Accountant Killed, Others Injured in Bomb Explosion On Maiduguri - Damboa Road

A senior Accounting Officer, Education Department of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state, Shettima Mustapha had died with another victim's leg amputated as others were… Read more »

Nigeria: MOSOP Petitions Tinubu, U.S., UK, Others On Inclusion of Ogoni in Ongoing Constitutional Amendment

...Insists on creation of Bori State Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Urged to Prioritise Mental Health Amidst Challenges

A Consultant Psychiatrist, Prof. Olarotimi Coker, has emphasised the importance of prioritising mental health in the face of Nigeria's numerous economic challenges. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Artist Pijeas Releases New Single 'I'm Done'

Rising Nigerian artist Isaac Adeleke, popularly known as Pijeas, is thrilled to announce the release of his latest single, "I'm Done." Read more »

Nigeria: Dominic Joshua Highlights Regulatory Challenges Threatening Dangote Refinery's Future

The Dangote Refinery, which is expected to transform Nigeria's oil sector, is encountering significant challenges that could jeopardize its success and impact the nation's economic… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Signs N70,000 Minimum Wage Bill Into Law

President Bola Tinubu yesterday signed the new N70,000 minimum wage bill into law. Read more »