August 29, 2022
Nigeria: Court Stops Buhari, NBC From Shutting Down 53 Broadcast Stations
The Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, on Monday, stopped President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from planned revocation of the licenses of 53… Read more »
Nigeria: Most Presidential Candidates Are Out to Loot Nigeria, Says Wike
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has said some politicians canvassing for votes to win 2023 presidential election do not mean well for the country as they were only out… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Warns of Imminent Attacks Against Nigerians in South Africa
The Federal Government has warned Nigerians to guide against what may be another round of xenophobic attacks against them and other foreigners in South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Others Must Prioritise SMEs for Wealth Creation - Elumelu
The chairman of Heirs Holdings and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation(TEF), Tony Elumelu has urged countries including Nigeria to prioritise the Small and Medium-sized… Read more »
Nigeria: Trapped Foreign Airline Revenue - Issues, Implications
The International Air Transport Association, IATA, recently opened a can of worms in Nigeria's aviation sector when it alleged that Nigeria is withholding $450 million in revenue… Read more »
Nigeria: Crude Theft - Oil Workers Plan Shutdown of Sector
Key unions in Nigeria's oil and gas industry are putting together a major nationwide action to protest exponential oil theft in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Abacha Loot - Serap Asks Buhari to Publicise Agreement With Us Govt
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to provide it with a copy of the agreement the government recently signed with the… Read more »
August 28, 2022
Nigeria: DSS Releases Nnamdi Kanu's Foster Mother, 'Mama Biafra', From Detention
The Department of State Security (DSS) has released Ukamaka Ejezie, the foster mother of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso Must Form Alliance to Defeat Tinubu - Adeyanju
Activist and convener of Concerned Nigerians group, Comrade Deji Adeyanju, has said that the trio of the opposition frontliners in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar of… Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija 7 - Fake Housemate, Modella, Evicted From House
One of the fake housemates in the ongoing reality TV show, Big Brother Naija Season 7, Modella, has been evicted from the House. Read more »
August 27, 2022
Nigeria: Mothers Step Up Fight Against Out-of-School Children
Education is undoubtedly critical to human development. Sadly, the scourge of out of school children has remained seemingly intractable in spite of several intervention programmes… Read more »
August 26, 2022
Nigeria: London Meetings - Europe New Political Playground As Governors Weigh Fresh Options
London and Paris have for the past five days become a political arena of presidential candidates and top stakeholders ahead of the much-anticipated 2023 general election. Read more »
Nigeria: Jailed Activist, Inibehe Effiong, 18 Others Regain Freedom From Akwa Ibom Prison
After completing his one-month jail term slammed on him by the Chief Judge (CJ) of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Obot, for alleged contempt of court, lawyer and human rights… Read more »
Nigeria: Maritime Security - Federal Govt, EU Sign MOU On Donation of Boats to Nigeria
The Federal Government and the Institute CAMOES IP of the European Union (EU), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the donation of two additional Rigid Hull… Read more »
Nigeria: Orosanye Report - Federal Govt Will Reposition MDAs With Draft White Paper - SGF
Secretary to government of the federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, assured yesterday that the federal government will reposition its ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) by… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt to Prosecute Chinese Miners, Others for Environmental Pollution
Following recent complaints on the resurgence of the activities of artisanal miners in Osun State, the National Environmental Standard and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity, Others Fuelling Re-Emerging Variants of Polio Viruses - Federal Govt
As Nigeria commemorates three years of wild poliovirus free status, the minister of health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has identified the impact of COVID -19 and insecurity in some parts… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Grow More Discontent About Economic Conditions - Report
Afrobarometer survey has revealed that Nigerians' assessment of their personal living conditions and the country's economic situation have worsened dramatically over the past two… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Urges Increase of Nigeria's Education Budget to 20%
The United Nations (UN) has advised Nigeria to increase its present seven percent budget for education to 20 percent with clear accountabilities on delivery. Read more »
August 25, 2022
Nigeria: Suspense as Commission's Deadline to 53 Broadcast Stations Expires
Uncertainty has enveloped the Nigerian media space following the expiration of the deadline issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to revoke and shut down 53… Read more »
Nigeria: No Airline Sells Ticket in Foreign Currency - NCAA
The Federal Government has described as untrue, claims that foreign airlines are selling their tickets in foreign currency in Nigeria due to their earnings that are trapped with… Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Monarch Warns Against Divertion of Benin Artefacts
The Oba of Benin His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, Ogidigan, Thursday, warned against attempts by anyone or a group of persons to divert Benin artefacts, warning that Edo people… Read more »
Nigeria: Mosquitoes - Environmental Sanitation As Panacea for Malaria Control
Malaria is an endemic disease in Nigeria, being the leading cause of morbidity and mortality with all Nigerians at risk. Read more »
Nigeria: ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron to Withdraw $3bn Suits Against NNPC
Shell Plc, ExxonMobil Corporation, Chevron Corporation, and Equinor ASA have said they will withdraw their lawsuits of about $3 billion, against the Nigerian National Petroleum… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja-Kaduna Train to Resume After Abducted Passengers' Release - Federal Govt
Federal government said it would be insensitive to commence the Abuja-Kaduna train services now due to the plight of families whose loved ones kidnapped in the March incident are… Read more »