September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Invites NLC, TUC to Emergency Meeting Over Looming Nationwide Strike
The Federal Government, in a desperate move to avert the planned nationwide strike from October 3, has summoned an emergency meeting with the leaders of Nigeria Labour Congress,… Read more »
Nigeria: Omo-Agege Heads to Appeal Court Over Tribunal Judgement
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has directed his legal team to immediately proceed with an appeal against today's judgment… Read more »
Nigeria: Sam Larry Explains How N2m Led to His Brawl With Mohbad
Nigerian socialite, Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry has explained that his brawl with Mohbad was over N2million owed him by the late singer. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Ensure Nigerians've Access to Clean Water, Proper Sanitation Facilities, Others - Govt
The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Thursday, maintained its resolve to ensure Nigerians have access to clean water, proper… Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Auctions 2 Containers of Seized Sample Items At Tin-Can Port
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Offenses Commission, ICPC has auctioned two 20 footer containers of samples of items seized from officials of government agencies… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, FCTA Crushes Over 470 Motorcycles for Illegal Operation in Abuja
The Joint Task Force of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday crushed more than 470 motorcycles impounded for operating illegally in the capital city,… Read more »
Nigeria: Oshodi-Apapa - Lagos, Truckers, Stakeholders Meet As Gridlock Worsens
As the gridlock on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway worsened, yesterday, the Lagos State government, representatives of transporter unions, truckers and port operators, yesterday, vowed… Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Advocates Collective Approach in Tackling Socio-Economic Challenges in South East
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okojo-Iweala, has urged South-East stakeholders to foster joint leadership in order to collectively tackle the… Read more »
Nigeria: 4.6 Billion People At Risk of Rabies Infection - WMA
... Advocate incorporation of disease education in school curricula Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Telling the Tale of a Star Born After Death
The death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, a singer, rapper, songwriter and performing artist, has been acknowledged globally by his fans (many of them… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Nigeria: Border Security - Forum Seeks End to Influx of Illegal Immigrants
The Stakeholders Forum on Border Management on Thursday met with different agencies operating at Seme Border posts with the aim of ending the influx of illegal immigrants in… Read more »
Nigeria: Artists Need to Study Contracts Signed With Labels - Funke Akindele
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has urged up-and-coming artists to study their contracts before signing with labels. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa, Nigeria Top Countries Consuming Podcasts in Africa - Spotify
Spotify, global online streaming platform has revealed South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Angola as the top five countries consuming podcasts in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Oct 1 - 'False, Misleading' - Tinubu Will Not Announce New Wage for Workers, Says Labour Ministry
The Ministry of Labour says the report that President Bola Tinubu would announce a wage award to workers on Independence Day is untrue. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Collapsed Bridge - Enugu Reps Urge Govt to Declare State of Emergency On South-East Roads
The Enugu House of Representatives caucus led by Mr Nnoli Nnaji, member representing Nkanu East/ West Federal Constituency, has appealed to the Federal Government to hasten in… Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy Set to Ignite North America With 'I Told Them'
Following the explosive release of his much-anticipated music video for the fan-favorite track, "City Boys," Nigerian Afro-fusion Superstar Burna Boy is set to embark on a… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Marley Shares Video of Last Conversation With Mohbad Over 'Suicidal Thoughts'
Street hop sensation, Naira Marley has shared a video of his last conversation with late singer Mohbad, wherein, the deceased opened up about his struggle with suicidal thoughts. Read more »
Nigeria: Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Pay Tribute to Mohbad At Respective Music Concerts
Afrobeats superstars, Adekunle Kosoko aka. Adekunle Gold and Adedamola Adefolahan aka. Fireboy DML have paid tributes to late colleague, Mohbad, who recently died at the age of 27. Read more »
Nigeria: Diphtheria - Unicef Nigeria Raises Alarm, Calls for Urgent Vaccination
... Says it needs additional US$ 3.3 million for effective response Read more »
Nigeria: High Cost of Treatment, Hampering Management of Sickle Cell Disease, Stakeholders Lament
Governments at all levels have been called to include treatment and management of sickle cell disease for sickle cell warriors in the health insurance policy of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: We Didn't Mandate Anyone to Negotiate With Bandits - Defence Ministers
The federal government said yesterday it didn't mandate anyone to negotiate with bandits on its behalf. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Africa: Ban Smoking, Vaping in School to Protect Young People, WHO Urges Countries
With 9 of 10 smokers starting before the age of 18, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has called on countries to ban smoking and vaping in school to protect young people. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Ministers Can Create 500,000 Jobs in Less Than 2 Years - Energy Expert
President Bola Tinubu's Ministers have been urged to create 500,000 jobs in less than two years through harnessing the skills in the solar energy sector. Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad - Lagos State Judiciary to Begin Coroner's Inquest Sept 29
Lagos State Judiciary will on Sept. 29 begin a coroner's inquest into the death of a Lagos-based musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a. Mohbad), to ascertain the cause of his death. Read more »
Nigeria: Chicago Certificates - Leave Tinubu Alone, Umahi Tackles 'Atikulated, Obidients'
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi has asked supporters of the Presidential Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, popularly called "'Atikulated' and… Read more »