December 23, 2023
Nigeria: Four Romantic Movies That Excited Chioma Nwaoha in 2023
Beautiful actress Chioma Nwaoha Blessing, who's popularly known as Spanky Diva got busier this year than ever, jumping from one movie set to another and receiving accolades. Read more »
Africa: Africa Cup of Nations 2023 - Who'll Win the Trophy?
Côte d'Ivoire is ready to host the latest edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in January, but who will win the continent's biggest competition? Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2024 - the Golden Boot Favourites
Considering recent history as well as current form, here are some players to keep an eye on in the 2024 African Cup of Nations. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - I Accomplished Everything I Set Out to Do - Toke Makinwa
Media personality Toke Makinwa has revealed that she accomplished everything she set out to achieve at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Resurgence of Polio, Diphtheria, Others
...as N60bn 2023 immunization budget is yet to be released Read more »
December 21, 2023
Niger: Benin's President Urges Renewal of Ties With Coup-Hit Niger
Benin President Patrice Talon on Thursday called for relations to be swiftly re-established between his country and neighbouring Niger, which is now controlled by military rulers… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Artist, Reality TV Star Laycon Shines Bright With Acts of Generosity Across Lagos
Popular Nigerian artiste Laycon has exemplified the true meaning of generosity by giving back to Nigerians across Lagos in his latest music video that displays the artist's… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Screens 11 Justices of Supreme Court Submitted By Tinubu
BARELY few hours after President Bola Tinubu wrote the Senate, seeking the screening and subsequent confirmation for appointment of 11 Jupreme Court justice nominees, the Senate… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Rihanna Rates Davido's 'Unavailable' As Her Song of the Year
Super talented Barbadian-American singer, Rihanna has rated Davido's hit song "Unavailable" as her song of the year. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Trains 568 Specialists to Enhance Proficiency in Combat Skills
The Nigerian Air Force, on Wednesday, graduated 568 specialists to enhance proficiency and expertise in ground combat skills. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Debt Profile Hits N89.71trn - DMO
The Debt Management Office has said Nigeria's public debt profile has increased to N89.71 trillion at the end of the third quarter of 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt Vows to Enforce Ban On Street Trading From 2024
Restates commitment to clear pension arrears before end of Dec Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: SSANU to Govt on IPPIS - Consult Varsity Mgt, Labour Unions for Seamless Payment Platform
THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has called on the Federal Government to consult University management and labour unions on workable, reliable,… Read more »
Nigeria: Panic As Ncdc Alerts Sokoto Residents On Dengue Fever, Commissioner Reacts
Following the confirmation of the dengue fever outbreak in Sokoto State by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), residents of Sokoto metropolis, the state… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Bursts Large Haul of Fake Wines, Soft Drinks, Other Consumables
Operatives of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, have arrested a syndicate that specializes in the production of counterfeit wines, soft drinks… Read more »
Africa: Coups in W/Africa May Engulf Africa If Allowed to Fester - Foreign Affairs Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has expressed fear over the increasing coups in West Africa, saying "it could snowball into engulfing the entire African… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Mulls Seatime Policy for Nigerian Seafarers
IN a bid to ensure that Nigeria's seafarers are employable globally, the Federal Government has commenced move to release a definite policy programme that will address the issue of… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Pensioners Seek Forensic Probe of CPs Implementation, Lament Unpaid Benefits
Pensioners in Lagos State has called for a forensic investigation into the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Trade Minister Champions Automation of Export Permits in Nigeria
TO streamline the oil and gas sector, the Federal Government has announced plans to automate the process of issuing export permits. Read more »
Nigeria: Vanguard Scoops Two Awards At NMMA 2023
Two Vanguard reporters, Emmanuel Ujah and Udeme Akpan, yesterday, clinched the Money Market and CSR Awards, respectively, at the Prestigious Nigerian Media Merit Awards, NMMA,… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 - Surpass N18.3 Trillion Budget Target - Senate to Revenue Generating Agencies
The Senate has asked the various federal revenue generating agencies to go beyond the target of N18.324trillion set for the 2024 fiscal year as aggregate revenue inflow." Read more »
Nigeria: High Drug Prices - APC Chieftain Seeks Tinubu's Intervention
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the hike in prices of… Read more »
Nigeria: We Need to Attract Foreign Investors Not Chase After Them - Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi said Nigeria should attract foreign investors and not chase after them. Read more »
Nigeria: Radical Approach Needed in Nation Building - -Shettima, Adelabu
Notable Nigerians, including Vice President Kashim Shettima and Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, have called for an attitudinal change among Nigerians, saying it remains the key… Read more »
Nigeria: Succour for TB Patients As U.S, ASR Africa Deliver $0.5m Dots Centres in Nigeria
Towards mitigating the huge burden of tuberculosis in Nigeria, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative, ASR Africa, in partnership with the United States government Agency for… Read more »