November 12, 2023
Nigeria: Whose President Is Bola Tinubu?
"Governments are best classified by considering who are the 'somebodies' they are, in fact, endeavouring to satisfy" - Alfred North Whitehead, 1861-1947 Read more »
Nigeria: No Bigger Star in Afrobeats Than Burna Boy - Grammy Organisers
The Recording Academy, the organizers of Grammy Awards has described Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Burna Boy as the biggest artist in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Air Force Knocks Out Militants in Raids in Borno
The air component of the joint military task force, "Operation Hadin Kai" knocked out several terrorists in the Ajigin and Banki Junction areas of Borno in two major air strikes on… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Nigeria: 'Well Deserved, More Is Coming,' Tems Celebrates Ayra Starr, Tyla Over Grammy Nomination
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has congratulated colleagues Ayra Starr and Tyla on their Grammy nominations. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Nigeria: Aftermath of Insecurity, Hardship - Plateau Girls Fall Prey to Traffickers - 14 Trafficked for Cheap Labour, Rescued
Human trafficking, an age-long illegal trade is being combatted on all fronts. But just like other societal menaces, the illicit trade continues to flourish despite the effort of… Read more »
Nigeria: Forum Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plans to Rearrest Emefiele
The Nigerian Patriotic Forum (NPF) has expressed deep concern over plans by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to re-arrest Mr. Emefiele, despite a court order… Read more »
Nigeria: Vote Buying - ICPC Deploys Operatives to Monitor Off-Cycle Elections in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has deployed its operatives to monitor the Saturday governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi. Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty Int'l, Falana, Others Task Media On Human Rights Abuses
AMNESTY International and some human rights activists in Nigeria, including Mr. Femi Falana, SAN; Richard Akinnola, and Omoyele Sowore, yesterday, tasked the media to report human… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Faults Obi's Claim On Supplementary Budget
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said there was nothing insensitive about the 2023 supplementary budget signed into law by President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Other SSA Countries' Economies to Rebound in 2024, but... - IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a rebound in the economy of Nigeria and other countries in the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) region to 4.0 percent in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Misses Out As FIFA U-17 World Cup Kicks Off in Indonesia
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets will not participate in the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia after failing to reach the semifinal stage at the AFCON U-17 Championship held in Algeria… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Nigeria: Former Central Bank Governor Emefiele Released After 151 Days in Detention
Detained former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, yesterday arrived at his Abuja home, after being released on bail by an Abuja High Court. He has… Read more »
Nigeria: European Refiners Prefer Nigeria's Crude Oil Grades - NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited said Nigeria's crude oil grades have become the most preferred choice for refiners in Europe. Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Not Compromise Standards On Regulated Products - NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday, reiterated its commitment to ensuring the standards and quality of its regulated products. Read more »
Nigeria: Supplementary Budget Is Bold Response to Economic Challenges, Govt Replies Obi
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the 2023 supplementary budget signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, November… Read more »
Nigeria: 2022 Budget - Over 100 Constituency Projects Abandoned in 22 States - Report
In a shocking revelation, a report by Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, has disclosed that more than 100 constituency projects in 22 states across the country have been left… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Delta Will Witness Monumental Development Under Tinubu - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Bola Tinubu's commitment to the overall development of the Niger Delta and other parts of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Under No Pressure to Get Married - Yemi Alade
Popular Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, has revealed that she is under no pressure to get married. Read more »
Nigeria: Ken Saro-Wiwa - Govt Urged to Look Into Woes of Ogoni People
In a renewed call for justice, human rights advocates have urged the Federal Government to address the legitimate demands and longstanding woes of the Ogoni people. Read more »
Nigeria: Exchange Rate - NECA, Experts Disagree On Govt's Target
Against the backdrop of indications that the Federal Government is putting in place measures to achieve exchange rate target of N500-N600/$1, while reorganising the banking sector,… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Polls - Go and Vote, Atiku Urges PDP Members
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has urged voters in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states to troop out on Saturday to vote for the candidates of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Read more »
Nigeria: Rift Among Northern Leaders Harming Region - NEF
The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has expressed concerns over the rift among some northern leaders, saying it was causing more harm than good in the north. Read more »
Nigeria: 14,000 Nigerians Lack Identification Cards - German Chancellor
German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has explained why no fewer than 14,000 Nigerians living in the country risk deportation. Read more »
Nigeria: Third Mainland Bridge Repairs to Gulp Over N21bn
THE Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, yesterday, disclosed that the comprehensive repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge will gulp N21 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Probe Purchase of N5bn Presidential Yacht
The Senate said yesterday it would probe the purchase of N5 billion presidential yacht and the circumstances surrounding it. Read more »