Nigeria: Boko Haram - 10,000 People Die in Military Custody - Amnesty Int'l

Amnesty International said yesterday that no fewer than 10,000 people have died in military custody since the Boko Haram conflict in the North-east started. Read more »

Nigeria: Is Nigeria Really Into Serious Sports Development?

Organised sporting activities tend to mimic some real life occurrences and human responses, or is it the reverse? Sports mean different things, occupy different spaces and serve… Read more »

Nigeria: Omo-Agege Excited With Bolstering of Delta APC As Ibori-Suenu Quits PDP

The Deputy President of the Senate in the 9th assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has described joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the member representing the Ethiope… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Highway - Why We Need Public Understanding, Patience - Govt

The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians displaced and inconvenienced by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway construction to be patient and tolerant, assuring them that the… Read more »

Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala's Reappointment As WTO DG, a Win for Africa - ADC

The African Diaspora Corporation (ADC) has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), calling it a… Read more »

Nigeria: CAF Awards 2024 - Nnadozie Makes Final Shortlist for Women's Player of the Year

Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 CAF Women's Player of the Year award. Read more »

Nigeria: Jonathan Leads West Africa Elders Forum to Ghana

A delegation of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) observation mission led by former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday arrived in Accra, ahead of the Dec. 7 general… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Debuts in Anambra State, Promises New Era of Hope, Action

The Director-General of Rescue The Vulnerable Initiative, Martins Chiedozie Ugwu, has announced the inauguration of the Anambra State chapter of the organization, "marking a… Read more »

Nigeria: Bridging Financial Inclusion Gaps Key to $1trn Economy Vision - VP Shettima

THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, yesterday implored development partners and other stakeholders to bridge systemic inequalities and foster an inclusive, unbiased… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Summons Aviation Minister, Others Over Flight Delays, Poor Flight Operations

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo; Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo; airline… Read more »

Nigeria: Netflix Pulls Out of Nigerian Movie Space

Netflix, the international movie streaming giant, has reportedly exited the Nigerian movie market after eight years of operation. Read more »

West Africa: Dangote, Port Harcourt, Others Drive Competition in West Africa - Expert

...AS oil marketers seek to patronize Port Harcourt Refinery Read more »

Nigeria: Bomb Explosion Claims Lives, Injures Many in Zamfara

A bomb explosion in Zamfara State has resulted in fatalities and injuries. The blast occurred along the Gusau-Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area. Read more »

Africa: COP29 - Lagos, EU-Africa Sign Eoi to Boost Tech Transfer, SDGs

Lagos State Government, through the Office of Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy, OCCE, has signed an Expression of Interest, EoI, to partner with the EU-Africa… Read more »

Nigeria: BNC - South Africa Relaxes Visa Rules for Nigerian Tourists, Business People

The South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, yesterday, announced that tourists from Nigeria can now apply for a visa without submitting a passport. Read more »

Africa: Ex-Ghanaian President, Two Nigerian Governors, NDDC Chief Win Africa Leadership Awards

Several distinguished Africans have emerged as winners of the 2024 Africa Leadership Awards in recognition of their performance record in various relevant areas of sustainable… Read more »

Nigeria: UK Set to Deport Nigerian Pastor, Tobi Adegboyega Over Alleged £1.87m Fraud

A Nigerian pastor whose church was shut down over an alleged £1.87 million fraud has lost his fight against deportation, despite claiming it would breach his human rights. Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigeria Can Benefit $3.4 Trillion Trade Opportunities in AfCFTA - Maritime Experts

A number of experts in the Maritime sector including: Maritime Consultant Dr. Kayode Farinto; Deputy Registrar, Liberian Maritime Authority, Dr Anthony Onoharigho; Maritime… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy Making Positive Impacts Despite Challenges - Bishop Kukah

The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah says Nigeria has made significant strides in its democratic governance despite some challenges trailing it… Read more »

Nigeria: Tax Reform Bills - Kukah, CITN, NECA, PENGASSAN, Suggest Way Forward

AS controversies reign over the tax reform bills, Founder of the Kukah Centre, Bishop Mathew Kukah; the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN; Nigeria Employers'… Read more »

Nigeria: How I Drank My Urine to Survive in Prison - Senator Ojudu

A former lawmaker representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District and versatile journalist, Babafemi Ojudu, has revealed how he drank his urine to survive in prison, under the… Read more »

Nigeria: Ensure Efficient Over Counter, ATM Cash Disbursements - CBN Directs Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to ensure efficient cash disbursement to the general public over the counter and through Automated Teller… Read more »

Nigeria: 'I'm Not Into Real Estate, My Account Is Public,' Pastor Bolaji Idowu Reacts to Fraud Allegations

Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), Pastor Bolaji Idowu has denied allegations of involvement in a ₦1.5 billion fraud. Read more »

Nigeria: Okpebholo Boosts Ambrose Alli University With ₦500m Subvention - Sug Reacts

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved an unprecedented increase in the subvention to Ambrose Alli University (AAU), raising it from ₦41 million to ₦500… Read more »

Nigeria: Tax Reform Bills - Tinubu Moves to Address Lawmakers' Concerns

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the National Assembly to address concerns raised over the proposed tax reform bills. Read more »