October 12, 2022
Nigeria: In Fresh Overtures . . . Atiku Recruits Ex-PDP Govs, Leaders to Pacify Wike's Camp
Indications have emerged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has engaged some party leaders, including former governors of the party, to… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Backs CBN's Stance of Raising Interest Rates
With the resolve of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to continue on its hawkish stance and hike benchmark interest rate as long as inflation remains high in the country, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawan, Okonjo-Iweala, Amina, 444 Others Get National Honours Today
President Muhammadu Buhari will today confer Senate President Ahmad Lawan, the director-general of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and 444 others with National… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has Potential to Become World Leader in Digital Economy - Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said Nigeria has the requisite talents, creativity and acumen to become a world leader in the digital economy. Read more »
Nigeria: World Mental Health Day - Nigerians Urged to Imbibe Positive Psychology
As Nigeria joined the global community to mark this year's Mental Health Day, psychiatrists have urged Nigerians on positive mental health. Read more »
Nigeria: Expect More Flooding in North Central, South East, Nimet Warns
Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has said states in the North Central and South East in Nigeria should brace up for more flooding. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Hails U.S. Over Benin Bronzes Repatriation, to Exhibit Returned Artworks
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended the United States for the repatriation to Nigeria 23 Benin bronzes, part of the thousands of artifacts… Read more »
Nigeria: Flooding - IMF Seeks Social Assistance for Farmers to Curb Food Insecurity
With many farmlands under water due to the flooding in Benue, Kogi, Anambra and some other states in the country, the International Monetary Fund has warned that the country could… Read more »
Nigeria: IDGC - AHF Seeks More Protection for the Girl-Child
As the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl-child (IDGC), Aids Health Foundation - Nigeria has called on governments and stakeholders to do more for the protection of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation to Average 19 Percent in 2022, Says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting that Nigeria's inflation will moderate to an average of 19 per cent by the end of this year and further drop to 17 per cent by… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Harrysong Over Alleged Threat to Life, Defamation
Musician Harry Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has been arrested by the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Read more »
Nigeria: Law School Classmates Greet Ozekhome Over CON Award
The 1981 Law School setters have congratulated one of their own, Dr Mike Ozekhome (SAN) on the conferment of the prestigious award of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on… Read more »
Nigeria: Muslim-Muslim Ticket - APC Campaign Council Labels Dogara, Others As Impostors
The Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, over his… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Nigeria: 35,000 Killed, 1.8 Million People Displaced in North By Boko Haram - Report
No fewer than 35,000 persons have been reported killed in Northern Nigeria and 1.8 million others displaced in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states since 2009 when Boko Haram launched… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Kill Terror Kingpin, Ali Dogo, 30 Others in Kaduna
A terrorist kingpin, Ali Dogo, a.k.a Yellow, and 30 of his fighters have been killed in airstrikes executed by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch on October 8, 2022 at a… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - PDP Vows to Rescue Nigeria As Atiku Kick-Starts Campaign in Akwa Ibom
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, flagged-off its presidential campaign in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, saying that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has… Read more »
Nigeria: Flooding - IMF Seeks Assistance for Farmers, Infrastructure to Curb Food Insecurity in Nigeria
With many farmlands under water due to the flooding in Benue, Kogi, Anambra and some other States in Nigeria, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the country… Read more »
Nigeria: Inside the North East - NEDC Offers New Lease of Life to Gombe Hospitals, Schools and Farms
North East Development Commission (NEDC) was established by president Muhammadu Buhari in response to the yearning of the people of that region especially those who suffered… Read more »
Nigeria: Mass Desertion, Retirement Loom As Military Proposes New Service Scheme
There are indications that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) may soon witness a gale of mass desertion and retirement. Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Borrow From Us to Fund Forex, Auctions, CBN Warns Banks, Others
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned commercial banks as well as authorised dealers to desist from accessing its discount windows to fund foreign exchange as well as… Read more »
October 09, 2022
Nigeria: 30 Missing in Anambra Boat Mishap
Governor Charles Soludo yesterday ordered search after about 30 persons were said to be missing in a boat mishap that occurred at Umunnankwo community in the riverine Ogbaru local… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Expresses Grief Over Anambra Boat Accident
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, expressed sadness over the boat accident in Anambra State, in which dozens of people were killed. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts N1.04bn Tramadol Pills At Lagos Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted about 2,465,000 tablets of the pharmaceutical opioid in 225mg and 250mg, weighing 2,356kgs with an… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Remain Suspended - Minister
The Minister of Transportation, Engr Mu'azu Sambo, has said that the Abuja-Kaduna train service will remain suspended until the federal government install security measures to… Read more »
Nigeria: Airpeace Resumes Johannesburg Operation
After suspending its Johannesburg route due to hike in Jet A1 and scarcity of foreign exchange, Air Peace airline, on Saturday, announced resumption of the route. Read more »