Nigeria: Govt Question MTN's Sales Figures

South African telecommunications giant, MTN is facing more challenges in Uganda after authorities on Tuesday accused it of underdeclaring its sales and causing public revenue… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Meets Service Chiefs, Governors in Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari, the nation's service chiefs and some governors from crisis-ridden states yesterday, held a crucial security meeting at the presidential villa, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Stop Overheating the Polity, INEC Warns Politicians

After being vilified by the federal government, political parties and other Nigerians for cancelling last Saturday's presidential and National Assembly elections, the Independent… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Impressed With Julius Bergers' Handling of Odukpani-Calabar Road Project

The federal government has expressed satisfaction with the speedy manner Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is executing the contract for the construction of the Itu-Odukpani-Calabar Road. Read more »

Nigeria: '2.6 Million Children Suffer Severe Acute Malnutrition'

The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) in collaboration with other relevant civil society organisations said an estimated 2.6 million Nigerian children within… Read more »

Nigeria: NAPTIP Rescues 14 Victims of Human Trafficking

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP) has secured the arrest of three suspected human traffickers and rescued fourteen victims of human… Read more »

Nigeria: Emirates Airline Raises Abuja-Dubai Route, Others

Emirates Airline has announced adjustments to its operational schedules in 2019 to minimise the impact of the closure of Dubai International Airport's Southern Runway in April and… Read more »

Nigeria: Queen Chioma Okoye Emerges Winner of Miss Orumba Nigeria

Queen Okoye Chioma Cynthia has emerged winner of Miss Orumba Nigeria 2018 in a quite competitive contest that brought the entire Orumba people together, showcasing their… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Govt Slates Schools' Resumption for February 20, After Mid-Term Break

The Edo State Government has announced that schools across the state are to resume on Wednesday, February 20, for the continuation of the second term academic session, after the… Read more »

Nigeria: Football World Will Not Forget Ogunjobi - FIFA Boss

World soccer governing body, FIFA has joined the overflow of condolence messages to the family of the late Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, former Secretary -General of then NFA and former… Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Can't Release Deradicalised Boko Haram Terrorists Now - Military

The commandant of Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) Camp in Mallam Sidi, Gombe State, Col. Beyidi Martins, has said that 150 deradicalised ex-Boko Haram members cannot be discharged… Read more »

Nigeria: Davido Features U.S Rapper Busta Rhymes in Fall Remix

Trevor Smith Jr. a.ka. Busta Rhymes, an American rapper, has announced a release date for his remix of a single, 'Fall' by David Adeleke. a.ka. Davido. Read more »

Nigeria: Oscar 2019 - Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde, 3 Others Set to Determine Winners

Four top Nigerian celebrities - Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde, Wunmi Mosaku, Femi Odugbemi and Ngozi Onwurah - are among artistes to determine winners of Oscar 2019 with their votes on… Read more »

Nigeria: Stock Market Sheds 1.61% As Investors React to Election Postponement

The Nigerian stock market reversed its bullish run, yesterday to open trading for this week with a decline of 1.61 per cent, as investors reacted to last weekend's postponement of… Read more »

Nigeria: Tsav, Others Accuse Obasanjo, INEC Officials of Conspiracy to Rig Polls

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been accused of attempting to jeopardise the forthcoming presidential election in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by conniving… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Orders Construction of Ramps, Lifts for Physically Challenged

The federal government has issued a five-year notice for public buildings to construct ramps and lifts to protect the physically - challenged persons in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Budget Delay, Election Uncertainty Slow Down Imports

Importation of goods into the country has failed to pick up seven weeks into the new year, LEADERSHIP investigation has shown. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Orders Ruthless Action Against Ballot Box Snatchers

Politicians and their supporters who are banking on ballot box snatching to win elective positions in the rescheduled 2019 general elections may meet their Waterloo as President… Read more »

Nigeria: Polls Shift - Opposition Parties Dare INEC, Resume Campaigns

Nigeria's opposition parties have resolved to resume their campaigns for the postponed 2019 general elections despite the ban on all electioneering by the Independent National… Read more »

Nigeria: Getting African Leaders' Support On Health Sector Devt - Dangote

African business leaders have been urged to give the health sector priority in helping to contribute to the development of the sector, with various heads of government supporting… Read more »

Nigeria: Onnoghen - CCT Chair Risks Jail Over Contempt

A show of power looms between the Federal High Court, Abuja and the Code of Code Tribunal (CCT) over the latter's arraignment and trial of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Has Unique Place in Kuwait's Diplomacy - Envoy

In this interview with OMONU NELSON, Kuwait's Ambassador to Nigeria, Adbulziz Al-Bisher reveals that Nigeria and Kuwait share a lot in terms of culture and cherished values. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 3 Boko Haram Commanders, 37 Bandits

Nigerian troops have recorded major victories against terrorists operating in two states, killing three Boko Haram commanders in Borno State and 37 bandits in Zamfara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Re-Elected Into AU Peace Security Council (AU-PSC)

A Nigerian has again been re-elected for another three years term as a member of the African Union Peace Security Council (AU-PSC). Read more »

Nigeria: Opposition Parties Blame FG, Others for Postponement of Polls

The opposition political parties under the aegis of Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has blamed President Muhammadu Buhari-led government and security agencies for… Read more »