October 19, 2023
Nigeria: Contracts, Procurement Frauds Cost Nigeria N2.9 Trillion in 3 Years - Olukoyede, New EFCC Boss
The Senate yesterday confirmed Ola Olukoyede as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Read more »
Nigeria: Diesel Suppliers, Generator Dealers Sabotaging Power Supply - Ex-Minister, Nnaji
A former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, has alleged that diesel suppliers and generator dealers are sabotaging efforts for Nigerians to enjoy regular power supply. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Destroys Fake, Expired Goods Worth N500m in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday destroyed fake and expired goods worth over N500 million in Abuja. Read more »
October 18, 2023
Nigeria: '1.4 Million Nigerians Killed By Diseases Traceable to Inadequate Handwash'
A non-governmental organization, the Africa Youth Growth Foundation, AYGR, yesterday, disclosed 1.4 million Nigerians are killed by diseases traceable to inadequate handwash… Read more »
Nigeria: $1.1 Billion Malabu Oil Fraud - Judge Berates EFCC Over Delay in Trial of Adoke, Others
Trial Justice Idris Kutigi of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Jabi, on Wednesday, slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over its… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Grants Approval for Kick-Off of 6 Out of 14 Newly Established Varsities
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved a staggering commencement of academic activities of six out of the 14 new universities established in the last days of President Muhammadu… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'll Never Be Desperate Again,' Jim Iyke On Seeking Mum's Healing From TB Joshua
Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke says desperation made him seek healing for his mother from TB Joshua, the founder of Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN). Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Records 1, 000 Pre-Election Litigations in 2023 Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it was faced with over 1,000 pre-election litigations in the build-up to the 2023 general election. Read more »
Africa: Energy Transition Should Be Just, Fair to Nigeria, Africa - Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, urged the developed economies to work towards making energy transition process just and fair to Nigeria and other African countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - NAFDAC Approves Single Dose of Gardasil Vaccine for Treatment
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has approved single dose of Gardasil vaccine in the treatment of cervical cancer in the country. Read more »
October 17, 2023
Niger: Six Troops Killed in New Niger Fighting
Niger's military regime said Tuesday that six soldiers and 31 "terrorists" had been killed in fighting in a restive region plagued by insurgents linked with Al-Qaeda and the… Read more »
Algeria: Algeria Agrees to Host Palestine National Team Matches
Algeria says it has agreed to host the Palestine national team's upcoming football matches, including the World Cup qualifiers, following a request from the Palestinian FA. Read more »
Nigeria: Wildlife Trafficking - NESREA Destroys 3.9 Tons of Seized Pangolin Scales,110kg Others
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA, Monday, has incinerated 3914.08 tons of seized pangolin scales and 110 Kilograms of skin from other… Read more »
Nigeria: World Food Day - Govt, FAO, ActionAid, Oxfam Call for Management of Water Resources
Another World Food Day with the theme 'Water is life, water is food. Leave No One Behind' was commemorated, on Monday, where the Federal Government, Food and Agriculture… Read more »
Nigeria: World Thrombosis Day - Walk, Stretch Regularly to Move Against Thrombosis, Nigerians Told
...As global campaign promotes blood clot prevention Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm Happy', Says Jose Peseiro After Ending Super Eagles Winless Run
Jose Peseiro has said he is delighted after the Super Eagles ended their winless run in friendly games. Read more »
October 16, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Secures U.S.$1.5 Billion Zero-Interest World Bank Loan
The second Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting took up the issues of the economy as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun announced… Read more »
Nigeria/Mozambique: Win Over Mozambique Morale Booster for Super Eagles - NFF
The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mohammed Sanusi has hailed the Super Eagles for their victory over Mozambique, saying it is, indeed, a morale booster… Read more »
Nigeria/Mozambique: Super Eagles Win First Friendly in Five Years After Beating Mozambique
Nigeria's Super Eagles secured their first international friendly victory since 2019 after beating 10-man Mozambique 3-2 in a thrilling game on Monday. Read more »
October 15, 2023
Nigeria: 'Proper Hand Washing By Nigerians Will Reduce 50% Death Rate'
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev, Thursday, expressed optimism that with proper hand washing practice by Nigerians the death rate caused by… Read more »
Nigeria: Finally, Govt Re-Issues El-Zakzaky's Travel Documents, Iranian Varsity Awards Him Doctorate
In a surprising turn of events, the Federal Government has reissued travel documents to Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, the formerly detained leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Govt Backs Residents Protest Over Evacuation of Railway Coaches
The Borno state Government under the leadership of governor Babagana Zulum has threw more weight behind streets protest by residents of Goidamgari and Railway Terminus general area… Read more »
Nigeria: How Obari Won $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature
After five nominations, poet, writer and academic, Obari Gomba, has won the 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature for his play, "Grit", published by Hornbill House of the Arts. Read more »
October 14, 2023
Nigeria: No Going Back On Demolition of Structures Along Drainage Channels - Lagos Vows
The Lagos State Government has insisted that it would not be selective in its enforcement and application of the law to residents, but ensure justice and fairness to all in… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Pipeline Contracts - Uneasy Calm As Niger-Delta Stakeholders Renew Resource Control Agitation
·Youths point a finger at North, South-West cabal Read more »