October 08, 2023
Nigeria: Election Tribunal Appeal - Drama in Kano as INEC Reverses Self on Withdrawal
Controversy over the weekend trailed alleged withdrawal of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from appealing the judgment of the Kano Governorship Election… Read more »
October 07, 2023
Nigeria: Police Reveal What Killed Mohbad
Lagos State Police Command which investigated the circumstances leading to the death of the late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, yesterday came up… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can't Be Surviving on Debt at 63rd Independence Anniversary - Deputy Speaker
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed concern about Nigeria's reliance on debt at 63 years of Independence anniverary. Read more »
Nigeria: Soyinka Challenges Critics Disputing His Academic Records to Provide Evidence in 30 Days
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has called on those accusing him of fraudulent academic claims to submit all evidence to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC,… Read more »
Nigeria: We Paid Davido $94,600 but Never Showed Up - Ex-NFF Boss Pinnick 'Drags' Singer
Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has called out Afrobeats singer Davido for failing to perform at an event despite being paid $94,600. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Police Lied, We Responded to Enquiry Sept 28 - NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said they responded to the Police enquiry on reported arrest and detention of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Urges Palestinians, Israelis to 'Exercise Restraint'
Egypt urged the Palestinians and Israel to "exercise restraint" after Hamas militants launched a deadly air, land and sea assault Saturday from Gaza against Israel which responded… Read more »
Nigeria: More Trouble for Naira Marley as Court Issues Production Warrant Against Him for Alleged Credit Card Fraud
Embattled Nigerian singer, Azzez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley, who is currently cooling his feet in the custody of the Nigeria Police, Lagos State Command, following… Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Taskforce Vows Clampdown on Illegal Miners
The Benue State Taskforce on Illegal Mining has vowed to apprehend individuals, groups or organisations involved in illegal solid mineral mining in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Mass Wedding - Intending Couples Test Positive for Hepatitis B, HIV, Pregnancy
Some intending couples for the Kano mass wedding scheduled to be held soon have already tested positive for Hepatitis B, HIV, sickle cell and pregnancy. Read more »
Nigeria: Organ Trafficking - Risks, Burden, Legislation, Way Out for Nigeria
The unlawful trafficking of human organs for transplantation, known as organ harvesting, is an increasing global concern. Nigeria, like many other countries, is not immune to this… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Rwanda: Migrate to UK, Go to Jail in Rwanda
The United Kingdom,UK, and Rwanda who conspired to have hapless migrants flown from London to open prison in Kigali, are trying hard to keep their unholy alliance on track.… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Nigeria: I Was Exhausted Musically - Burna Boy
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has spoken about the role late Indian rapper, Sidhu Moose Wala, played during his artistic downtime. Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Lists Naira Among Worst-Performing African Currencies
The World Bank has the Nigerian naira is among the worst-performing currencies in the African continent. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Extended Chevening Scholarship to Disable Persons - UK High Commission
The British High Commission in Nigeria says it offered a Chevening scholarship for the 2024/2025 academic year to Persons Living With Disabilities(PWDs) to guarantee fairness and… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Growth Remains Low, Creation of Jobs Needed - World Bank
The World Bank says rising instability, weak growth in the region's largest economies, and lingering uncertainty in the global economy are dragging down growth prospects in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Deepens Bilateral Relations With EU On Security Cooperation
The Federal Government said it was ready to deepen bilateral relations with the European Union (EU), on security cooperation. Read more »
Nigeria: After 10 Days in Captivity Abducted Benue Commissioner Regains Freedom
After 10 days in captivity, the Benue State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Mathew Abo has regained his freedom. Read more »
Nigeria: UK Govt Offers Chevening Scholarship to PWDs in Nigeria
The British High Commission in Nigeria has offered the prestigious Chevening scholarship for the 2024/2025 academic year to some Persons Living With Disabilities(PWDs). Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Mishap - 8 Bodies Recovered in Kebbi
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, says that the state government will set up a task force to sanitize water transportation as eight dead bodies have been recovered after a recent… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Investigates Alleged Killing, Incarceration of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopia
The Senate has directed its Committees on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to investigate alleged unlawful killings and… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Asake, Others Nominated for MTV EMA 'Best Afrobeats' Category
Afrobeats superstars Burna Boy, Asake, Ayra Starr and Davido have been nominated for the 'Best Afrobeats' category of the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards. Read more »
Nigeria: 50 Cent Set to Visit Nigeria, Hold 'The Final Lap Tour' Concert
American rap icon, 50 Cent, is set to visit Nigeria for his 'The Final Lap Tour' concert, with a date unannounced yet. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Naira Marley, Sam Larry to Remain in Custody for 21 Days - Court
A Magistrate Court sitting in the Yaba area of Lagos State on Wednesday has remanded Azeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, alias Sam Larry, to… Read more »
Nigeria: What We Know About Prime Boy, Mohbad's Friend Wanted By Police
Afro singer and songwriter, Owodunni Ibrahim popularly known as Prime Boy is the childhood friend of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad who has been declared wanted by the… Read more »