January 18, 2023
Nigeria: N23.7trn Request - Finance Minister, CBN Holding Nass to Ransom - Senate
The Senate has accused the minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, and the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, of delaying the… Read more »
Nigeria: To End Vicious Circle, Police Urged to Investigate Kidnap Cases Despite Ransom Payment
Residents of Jos and Bukuru metropolis are worried over incessant kidnappings of high profile people in the area. From first week of January till date, over five kidnap cases were… Read more »
Nigeria: At Chatham House, Electoral Board Says Presidential Runoff Possible
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said a presidential run-off is possible after voters cast their ballot on February 25, 2023 for their preferred candidates. Read more »
January 17, 2023
Nigeria: Abu Dhabi Peace Forum, Parting Gift to President Muhammadu Buhari - Presidency
The presidency has described the Abu Dhabi Peace Forum award to be conferred on President Muhammadu Buhari as a parting gift to the president for his contributions to peace in… Read more »
Nigeria: P&ID - Court Approves Foreign Medical Trip for Lagos' Ex-AG
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday granted a former Lagos State attorney-general and commissioner for justice Olasupo Shasore (SAN), who is… Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Brain Drain Now, Medical Directors Tell Federal Govt
National Guild Of Medical Directors (NGMD), has identified poor working conditions, weak infrastructure, poor reward and remuneration of health workers as reasons why Nigeria is… Read more »
Nigeria: New Oil Bid Round to Advance Energy Security, Sustainability - NUPRC
The commission chief executive(CCE) of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, has said, the 2022/23 mini bid exercise officially flagged off… Read more »
Nigeria: Liquidity Crunch Threatens Federal Govt's 6m Mass Metering Deployment
There are strong indications that the first and second phases of the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) of the federal government have been derailed as paucity of funds… Read more »
January 16, 2023
Nigeria: At Chatham House, Obi Says He Will Dismantle Inefficiency
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that if elected President of Nigeria in the February 25 eletion, his government will dismantle inefficiency in… Read more »
Nigeria: DSS 'Ll Be Rubbishing Buhari, Judiciary If It Go After CBN Gov Despite Court Order - ACJHR
A civil society organisation, African Center for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) has said that the Department of Security Services (DSS) will be rubbishing President Muhammadu… Read more »
Nigeria: Meet the 20 Housemates of Big Brother Titans Reality TV Show
The Big Brother Titans reality TV show kicked off on Sunday evening with the expected razzmatazz and glitz as 20 housemates were unveiled. Read more »
Nigeria: As Insecurity in South East Escalates... Gunmen Kill 37 Police Officers in 52 Attacks
Gunmen have killed at least 37 police officers in 52 attacks on towns and communities in the South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, checks by LEADERSHIP have revealed. Read more »
Nigeria: 21 Die, 95 Injured in Bauchi, Plateau Road Accidents
Five people have reportedly lost their lives while 12 people were injured in a fatal crash that occurred at Kili village in Darazo local government, Darazo - Kari Federal Highway,… Read more »
January 15, 2023
Nigeria: Police Kill 4 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Rifles in Bauchi
Police and members of a vigilante group have killed four suspected armed kidnappers in a gun duel in Alkaleri local government area of Bauchi State. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S.$100,000 Up for Grab As Big Brother Titans Reality TV Show Debuts
The maiden edition of Africa's most anticipated reality TV show, Big Brother Titans begins this Sunday, January 15, 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Saraki, Others Visit Victims of Plateau Truck Accident
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday, visited scores of injured party supporters at the Jos University Teaching Hospital… Read more »
Nigeria: Naturalised Danish Citizen, Nigerian Army Officer Fight Over Multi-Million Property in Edo
A Nigerian-born naturalised Danish citizen, Kelvin Uyi Martins, who is serving in the Danish Army, and Major Lucky Ogiemudia of the Nigerian Army, are currently at loggerheads over… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Bello Visits Kogi Nuj Chairman Over Wife's Death
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has visited the state NUJ chairman, Adeiza Momohjimoh, over the death of his wife, Mallama Zainab Adeiza. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Restoring Confidence in Public Hospitals
That confidence in the public healthcare system has been eroded significantly across the country for the past few decades is not in doubt. A lot of Nigerians whether in Lagos or… Read more »
Nigeria: Check the Rising Scourge of Lassa Fever
Lassa fever is still sending many Nigerians to an early grave. Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Receives Globe Soccer Award Trophy
Super Eagles and Napoli star striker, Victor Osimhen, has received the trophy for the best young player prize at the 2022 Globe Soccer Award. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - 26 Confirmed Cases On Admission in Edo
Edo State has recorded three more confirmed cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed cases on admission to 26. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Nigeria: Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Was a Trailblazer in Creative Sector - Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the late Nollywood giant and founder of African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, Read more »
January 08, 2023
Nigeria: Train Station Attack - Security Lapses Unacceptable, Says Atiku
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the Saturday's attack on a train… Read more »
Nigeria: Attack - Federal Govt Closes Edo Train Station
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the closure of the train station in Edo State till further notice following the attack and abduction of train passengers waiting… Read more »