January 06, 2025
Nigeria: Emir of Ilorin Denies Rift With Kwara Gov
There is no rift between the Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and the Emir of Ilorin, HRH Alh. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the Ilorin Palace has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 50 Suspects Over Abuja Highway Sewage Manhole Cover Theft
Operatives of the FCT Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested over 50 suspects for their alleged involvement in the vandalism and theft of highway sewage manhole… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Lost $3.7m in 2024, It's Hardest Year of My Life', Says Comedian Mark Angel
Nigerian content creator and comedian, Mark Angel, has opened up about enduring a tumultuous 2024, marked by financial devastation, personal challenges, and a career-threatening… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Pledges Support to Victims of Kara Market Inferno
The Sokoto State Government has assured the victims of the recent fire outbreak at Kara market in the state of support while also expressing condolences to the affected traders. Read more »
Nigeria: Just-in - Sokoto SSG Loses Daughter, 3 Grandchildren in Fire Incident
A tragic fire incident in the early hours of Monday has claimed the life of a daughter to Secretary to the Sokoto State Government, Alhaji Muhammadu Bello Sifawa. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Car Theft, Recover Stolen Vehicle in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected vehicle thief and recovered a stolen vehicle. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Mourns Ex-Kwara SSG Isau
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of a former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alh. Saka Isau (SAN). Read more »
Nigeria: Yuletide Break - Kwara Govt Approves Free Transport for Returning Varsity Students
The Kwara State government has provided extra buses as free transport palliative for the students of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete and those of the University of Ilorin… Read more »
Nigeria: Pictorial - Kano Gov Swears in New Commissioners, Advisers, Perm SECs
The Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on the newly appointed Commissioners and Advisers to engage with national authorities and the communities they serve in… Read more »
May 26, 2021
Nigeria: 23 Years After - in Remembrance of General Sani Abacha
General Sani Abacha, who was born on September 20, 1943, died three months to his 55th birthday on June 8, 1998. Before his death, Gen Abacha had risen to the rank of a full… Read more »
September 19, 2018
Nigeria: Shell Plans to Cut Methane Emissions
Oil giant, Royal Dutch Shell said it will cut emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, across its oil and gas operations. Shell aims to maintain methane emissions intensity… Read more »
February 27, 2012
Nigeria: T.Y. Danjuma Foundation and the Road to Dako
The people of Dako community are predominantly farmers. This is evident from the ridges that could be seen around the footpath that led to the village. Read more »
November 25, 2010
Nigeria: Reflections on Fifty Years of Change
I would like to thank Chatham House and Coventry University's African Studies Centre for inviting me to speak today. I'm honoured to have the chance at this critical time to share… Read more »
March 14, 2008
Congo-Kinshasa: South African Singer Decries Plight of Women
South African Singer, Miriam Makeba has said that women survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) face a "triple tragedy" of physical, psychological… Read more »
