November 09, 2023
Nigeria: Supreme Court Verdict - Tinubu Is the Diego Maradona of Nigerian Politics
PROFESSOR Wole Soyinka, Africa's first literature Nobel laureate, published his critically-acclaimed novel, Chronicles From the Land of the Happiest People On Earth, in September… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Uzodinma Set to Garner 68% Total Votes As Opposition Parties Squabble - Survey
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State is set to win by a massive votes haul of over 68% and retain his seat in the Saturday, November 11, 2023, governorship election in the state… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Every Week Na Complain', Davido Calls Out Man United After Shocking Defeat to Copenhagen
Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called out Manchester United following their shocking 4-3 defeat to FC Copenhagen in Wednesday's Champions League… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Nigeria: President Signs Supplementary Budget into Law
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget, which was recently passed by the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Govt Engages Bandits Over Insecurity
..to involve traditional rulers in peace process Read more »
Nigeria: $150m Abacha Loot - Group Calls On Tinubu to Ensure Judicious Use
Coalition for Democracy in Nigeria, (CODIN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that loots recovered from former Head of State, General Sanni Abacha are properly… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira - Tinubu'll Shock Currency Speculators - Presidency
The Presidency yesterday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu's administration is working on policies that will strengthen the Naira. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Nigeria: Group Urges NLC to Shelve Planned Strike
The Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups Tuesday appealed to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its planned nationwide strike. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Never Said Uzodimma Was Blocking Release of Nnamdi Kanu - Presidency
The Presidency has denied reports claiming that Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State "blocked" President Bola Tinubu from releasing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of… Read more »
Nigeria: We've Called for More Economic Cooperation Between China, Nigeria - Envoy
The Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuging has called for more and greater economic cooperation between Nigeria and China. Read more »
Nigeria: Canadian Embassy in Abuja Suspends Operations After Fire Accident
The Canadian High Commission in Abuja, on Tuesday suspended operations after a fire incident at the commission on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Biometric Verification - Abia Captures 62,479 Workers, Pensioners, Gives 2-Wk Extension
Abia State Government says no fewer than 62, 479 workers and pensioners have so far been captured in the biometric verification exercise that commenced in July. Read more »
Nigeria: IPOB Warns INEC, Staff, Ad-Hoc Staff Against Rigging Imo Election
The Indigenous People of Biafra IPoB yesterday warned the Independent National Electrical Commission, INEC never to make any attempt towards rigging the governorship Election in… Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness World Records Confirms Irish Chef, Alan Fisher Dethrones Hilda Baci
An Irish restaurant owner, Alan Fisher, has dethroned Nigerian chef Hilda Baci as the record holder of the longest cooking marathon record. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL Working With NEITI, Others to Reconcile 2021 Report
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) will continue to collaborate with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and all relevant… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits, Boko Haram Kill 29 in Katsina, Borno
Bandits on Sunday night, launched a deadly attack during a Maulud celebration, killing at least 20 lives and abducting many individuals at Kusa in Musawa Local Government Area of… Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad - Court Extends Remand of Nurse, Friend in Police Custody
The Lagos State Magistrates' Court in Yaba, on Monday, has again sent into custody the auxiliary nurse, Fisayo Ogedengbe, and Ayobami Sadiq arrested by the police in connection… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Nigeria: CBN Governor Cardoso Vows to Fight Inflation
·To focus on core mandate of price stability ·Inflation has had massive impact on lives of Nigerians--Sanusi Read more »
Nigeria: More Nigerians Sell Off Cars to Feed Family
Owning a car was among the many lists of achievements for a typical Nigerian. The celebration that hits the air when one is bought knows no bounds. Read more »
Nigeria: How Generator Explosion Killed 2 At Canadian Embassy - FERMA
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency FEMA has explained the circumstances which led to the death of two Nigerians on Monday at the Canadian Embassy in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Blue Economy to Generate 350 Million Jobs, Rakes $2.5trillion Trade
The leadership of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has revealed that Nigeria will benefit from the 350 million jobs opportunities and trade valued at… Read more »
Nigeria: Rise Above Personal Ambition, Uphold National Interest - Presidency Urges Obi
Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Monday urged the Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to "prove his belief in… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Building Roads to Enhance Trade, Commerce in Abia - Otti
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has expressed the state government determination to build roads that would enhance trade and commercial activities in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Cement Posts 15.2% Increase in Pan-African Volumes
Dangote Cement has reported 15.2 percent increase in its pan-African volume in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, recording 8.5Mt, up from 7.4Mt in the corresponding period… Read more »
Nigeria: Forex Gains - Banks' Profits Balloon By 156% to N2.3 Trillion
Banks have recorded another round of extra-ordinary profits against the backdrop of foreign exchange revaluation gains arising from depreciation of the Naira. Read more »