October 14, 2022
Nigeria: Cholera Kills 233, Confirmed Cases Hit 2,187 in 31 States
As Nigeria records 2,187 cases of cholera in 31 states with 233 deaths in nine months, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned that the country would continue to… Read more »
Nigeria: 19 Months After, NAF Buries Pilot of Missing Fighter Jet
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday laid to rest the remains of Flt-Lt. Chappelle at the Military Cemetery, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt to Build Dam in Terrorists-Occupied Birnin Gwari Forest
Kaduna State government plans to build a dam on the 800,000-hectare forest between Buruku and Birnin-Gwari towns, which remains the haven for terrorists, bandits and other criminal… Read more »
Nigeria: 12 Nigerian Varsities Move Up in Global Rankings
No fewer than 12 Nigerian universities have shown remarkable improvement in world ranking and were applauded at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit which ended in New… Read more »
Nigeria: As Out-of-School Children Scourge Worsens... Nigeria Risks Losing Out On Literate, Skilled Workforce
As cases of out-of-school children in Nigeria increase by the day, stakeholders have expressed concern that the nation is at a great risk of losing out on a literate and skilled… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Diri Approves N450 Million for Bayelsa Flood Victims
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has approved an initial sum of N450 million for the relocation of persons displaced by the flood across the state to higher grounds and for the… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Emmanuel Names 542-Member Campaign Council for Akwa Ibom PDP Candidates
Ahead of the governorship election campaign flag-off by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, slated for next week, Governor Udom… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Strike Affecting Animals Welfare, Call It Off Now - Activist
The protracted strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has continued to elicit barrage of reactions from Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Approves N225.2bn for Roads, Aviation, Others
Federal government has approved N225.247 billion for projects in Ministries of Works and Housing, Aviation, Police Affairs and Health. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos Wealth Fund Bill, Unveils 30 Years Devt Plans
The governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday signed the Lagos State Wealth Fund (LSWF) bill and the Lagos State Civil Bill which will be sent to the Lagos State House… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Ethiopia Airline Emerged Successful Bidder for Nigeria Air - Federal Govt
The federal government has explained that Ethiopian airline was chosen ahead of others as successful bidder to manage its new national carrier - Nigeria air, in order to open air… Read more »
Nigeria: There Can't Be Ballot Stuffing, Snatching in 2023 Election - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians ahead of the 2023 general elections that there won't be ballot stuffing and snatching by criminal… Read more »
Nigeria: 8 Years After, Chibok Leaders Lament Non-Rescue of 110 Schoolgirls
The Kibaku Area Development Association (KADA) also known as Chibok Community has decried neglect of the over 100 schoolgirls abducted in 2014. Read more »
Nigeria: 146 Petrol Trucks Arrive in Abuja As Lokoja Flood Recedes
The petrol queues being experienced in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and its environs are set to disappear soon as about 146 petroleum trucks have arrived in Abuja… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Nigeria: 146 Petroleum Tankers Arrive Abuja As Lokoja Flood Recedes
The fuel queues being experienced in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja and its environs is set to disappear as about 146 petroleum trucks have arrived Abuja following the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Will Benefit More If Citizens Are United - Presidency
The Presidency has stated that the country stands to benefit more when Nigeriana are united in confronting the ills besetting the land rather than sectionalising it. Read more »
Nigeria: Save Oil Revenues, IMF Urges Nigerian Govt
With the country still grappling with revenue challenges despite the boom in the global crude oil price in recent times, the Nigerian government has been urged to save up on oil… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Hails U.S. Over Benin Bronzes' Repatriation, to Exhibit Returned Artefacts
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended the United States for the repatriation to Nigeria of 23 Benin bronzes, part of the thousands of artefacts… Read more »
Nigeria: 70% Drug Importation Unhealthy for Nigeria, NAFDAC Warns
Director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has decried Nigeria's continuous dependence on other… Read more »
Nigeria: Religious Leaders Must Unite Nigerians Irrespective of Faith, Political Leanings - Osinbajo
Religious leaders in Nigeria must remain open while making efforts to unite people regardless of their faith, social backgrounds and political differences, according to Vice… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Delists 2.7 Million From Voter Register
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said new Permanent Voter Cards will be made available by November. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Customs Service Yet to Make Cargo Scanners Operational, Continues 100% Physical Examination
Despite the acquisition and deployment of scanners to the Apapa, Tin-Can Island, Lagos and Onne seaports Port Harcourt, by the federal government to speed up cargo inspection and… Read more »
Nigeria: How We Selected National Honours Awardees From 5,000 Nominees - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday that the screening and selection of nominees for this year's national honours award followed established broad criteria in accordance with… Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Health Agency Targets 1.9m Children for Measles Vaccination
Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has targeted over 1.9 million children for this year's measles and men immunisation campaign in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Freed Train Hostages - Our 100 Schoolgirls Abandoned, Chibok Community Cries Out
The Chibok Community on the platform of Kibaku Area Development Association (KADA), has decried what it called neglect of the over 100 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls… Read more »