December 06, 2023
West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Coups Fuelling Insecurity in West Africa - Ecowas
The Economic Community of West African States said the military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are fuelling insecurity in the region. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Body Language Shows He's Not Interested in Security - Northern Elders
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) said President Bola Tinubu's words, deeds and body language have shown that the president is not interested in security. Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Groups to Supreme Court - Uphold Popular Mandate of Kano, Plateau, Zamfara
Following the Election Petition Appeal Tribunal verdict in respect to Kano, Plateau and Zamfara states governorship seats, a group, Northern Initiative for Peace and Economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Being Nigerian Is Tough - Tems
Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems says being a Nigerian is "tough". Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Bombing - Army Top Brass Must Be Fired - Northern Elders Tell Tinubu
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called for the resignation of military top brass over the bombing that killed 85 villagers and injured several others at Tudun Biri village in… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt's Deficit Spending Rises 11% to U.S.$9 Billion
Defies 45% increase in revenue Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Bombing Another Gory Episode of Security Agencies - Kwankwaso
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party, NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed sadness over the Sunday night bombing by the Nigerian Army that left 80… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: Nine Nigerian Stowaways Captured At Gambia Sea Return to Lagos
No fewer than nine Nigerians who attempted to stowaway to Europe through The Gambia have been received by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Murtala Muhammed International… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Declines to Sack Imo Gov, Uzodinma
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, declined to sack Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State from office. Read more »
Nigeria: UK New Visa Rules and How It Affects Nigerians, Other Immigrants
The UK government on Monday took a bold step in curbing the spate of immigration into the country by announcing stricter visa rules. Read more »
Namibia: Outrage As Namibia's President Includes His Four Children in COP28 Delegation
Some Namibians have been left outraged after news that President Hage Geingob's four children joined the government's delegation to the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Nigeria: Court Convicts, Sentences 4 Boko Haram Financiers
The Federal Government, on Monday, secured the conviction of four Boko Haram financiers. Read more »
Nigeria: Olamide, Akon's Brother Tried to Sign Me but I Declined - Mr Eazi
Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, aka Mr Eazi, has revealed he declined recording deals offered to him by Nigerian rapper and CEO of YBNL Nation,… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S, Nigeria Working Closely to Strengthen Security, Ensure Stability - Envoy
Charge d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in Nigeria, Mr David Greene, says both countries are working closely as partners to strengthen security and ensure stability in West… Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Children Seek Global Attention to Mitigate Climate Change Impact
Children and young people from Nigeria and 13 other countries across the world are demanding better access to climate education, more funding for climate-resilient infrastructure… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change May Reverse Gains in Malaria Prevention - WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has warned that despite expanding access to malaria prevention, more people are getting sick with the disease. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy Begins Major Shift As Oil Sector Rebounds
There are indications that Nigeria's economy is reversing back to oil-sector led development while the gains made in non-oil sector is now reversing. Read more »
Nigeria: Uproar Over Nigeria's 1,411-Man Delegation to COP28
Criticisms yesterday greeted the high number of delegates Nigeria sent to the ongoing Conference of the Parties, COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE, at a time… Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy - Govt to Begin Disbursement of Presidential Grants, Loans to Businesses
The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to kick-off two programmes targeted at alleviating the impact of fuel subsidy removal. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - 1,400 Nigeria's Representation Very Much in Line With Our Status - Govt
Following widespread criticism of the Federal Government over the high number of Nigerian delegation to COP-28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Federal Government has responded. Read more »
Nigeria: How Intel Waived $193m Debt to Resolve Stalemate Over Pilotage Contract - NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has explained how INTELS Nigeria Limited waived $193 million as part of deliberate and conscious effort to resolve the stalemate on the pilotage… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - Kwara to Introduce Climate Education in Schools
The Kwara Government says it will introduce climate education into the school curriculum in the state to entrench sustainable environment. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Applauds Nigeria's Efforts At Bolstering Economy for Sustainable for Growth
The United States has applauded Nigeria for the efforts it is making to bolster its economy towards ensuring sustainable growth and development. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo NNPP Guber Candidate Heads to Court, Vows to Reclaim Mandate
The Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Hon. Uche Ben Odunzeh, in the just concluded governorship election in imo state has taken moves to reclaim his… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Moves to Control Noise Pollution From Night Clubs, Bars
The Enugu State government in continuation of it's urban renewal policy has asked all night clubs, beer parlours and other entertainment operators to mitigate their noise pollution… Read more »