October 09
Nigeria: NSCDC Arms 135 Officers to Combat Vandalism, Insecurity
In a bold move to tackle the rampant infrastructure terrorism threatening the safety and development of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence… Read more »
Nigeria: Blame Fubara, Supporters for Rivers Crisis - Wike
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has blamed the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, for the recent violence in the state, pointing to his… Read more »
Nigeria: AWC, Nsuk Graduate 20 in Women Development Studies
The African Women Conference (AWC) in collaboration with the Centre for Gender Studies of the Nasarawa State University , Keffi (NSUK) has graduated the first cohort of 20 women… Read more »
Nigeria/Libya: Super Eagles Camp Bubbles As 20 Players Train for Double Clash Against Libya
Ballon d'Or nominee and Atalanta of Italy hot striker, Ademola Lookman as well as Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface and 18 other invited players for the crucial AFCON 2025… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Dangote Refinery to Save Africa $17bn From Petroleum Products Import'
Chairman of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said that Nigeria's in-country petroleum products refining would help save the continent a… Read more »
Nigeria: We Have Reduced Revenue Bleeding - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says his administration has significantly reduced revenue leakages and freed up more funds for the three tiers of government to fund administrative expenses.… Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady Calls for Greater Focus On Early Childhood Education
First Lady, Remi Tinubu has said focusing on Early Child Education is a potent means to shape the life of the child and ensure a formidable future not only for the individual but… Read more »
October 08
Nigeria: 21 Passengers Missing As Two Boats Collide in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command, on Tuesday, said 21 persons were unaccounted for as two unregistered boats collided on Lagos Lagoon at Imore town in the Amuwo-Odofin local… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Is Great Asset to Global Peace Promotion, Says Denmark Envoy
World Peace President, from Denmark, His Eminence, Ambassador Per Stafsenm has described Nigeria as a great asset to the promotion of peace in the world. Read more »
Nigeria: Saraki Accuses Governor Abdulrazaq of Plots to Cow Kwara People
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has accused the Kwara State governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, of trying to cow the people of the State through demolition of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Sanction Elon Musk's Starlink for Illegal Price Hike
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its intention to take enforcement action against Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, following a recent… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Ododo Approves N72, 500 Minimum Wage for Kogi Workers
Kogi State governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved N72,500 Minimum Wage for Kogi Civil Servants with immediate effect. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Awards Contract for Completion of Katsina-Kano Road
The federal government has awarded a contract for the completion of the Kano-Gidan Mutum Daya-Kankia-Charanchi-Katsina road. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote to Get 40,000bpd Crude As NNPCL Quits Off-Taker Role
The Dangote Refinery is set to receive approximately 24 million barrels of Nigerian crude in October and November, signalling a shift towards utilising more domestic supply. Read more »
Nigeria: IOM Releases Over U.S.$1.8m to Support Flood Victims Across Nigeria
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said it is releasing more than US$1.8 million to address the urgent needs of people affected by floods across Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija 9 - Winner Kellyrae Opens Up On Struggles With 'Intimate Cover-Ups'
Big Brother Naija Season 9 winner, KellyRae, has shared his challenges with covering up his intimate relationship while living under the same roof with his wife, Kassia, as fellow… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Will Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, Gusau Insists
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a poor start. Read more »
October 07
West Africa: Red Sea Unrest Causes Heavier Shipping Traffic in Gulf of Guinea - IMO
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), over the weekend, said shipping traffic in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), has increased due to unrest in the Red Sea. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economic Potential Tied to Private Sector Synergy - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to fostering a strong partnership with the private sector to drive Nigeria's economic growth and… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Canvasses Multi-Stakeholder Approach On Social Media Content
The federal government has called for a multi-stakeholder approach to address social media contents' credibility. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Welfare Issues
The Senior Staff Association Of Statutory Corporations And Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), a member of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) affiliated with the National Agency for… Read more »
Nigeria: 40 Fishermen Kill Killer-Hippopotamus in Kebbi
Forty fishermen armed with bows and arrows have killed a hippopotamus in Yauri River, in Yauri local government area of Kebbi State. Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima Visits Ex-Minister Tallen, Consoles Family Over Son's Death
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed shock over the death of Richard Adamu Tallen, son of former Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Pauline Tallen. Read more »
October 06
Nigeria: Celebrating Independence Day 2024
As the sun rose over Abuja on October 1, 2024, Nigeria ushered in its 64th year of independence with a display of pageantry that would make even the most cynical observer pause.… Read more »
Nigeria: Criticisms Trail Tinubu's 14 Foreign Trips in 9 Months
Nigerians have frowned at President Bola Tinubu's frequent foreign travels amid the current economic challenges occasioned by his administration's policies. Read more »
