Nigeria: President-Elect Demands Probe of Adamawa Governorship Poll Impasse

President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has asked the police to investigate the controversy that trailed the outcome of the supplementary governorship election in Adamawa State. Read more »

Nigeria: May 29 - Zamfara Gov-Elect Constitutes 60-Man Transition Committee

The Zamfara State Governor-elect, Dauda Lawal, has constituted a 60-member Transition Committee in order to prepare ground for his swearing-in on May 29, 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Operations Responsible for Soot Disappearance in Niger Delta - Group

A Niger-Delta Environmental Health Advocacy group, Women for Sustainability (WfS), has expressed optimism that 'soot', which appeared in the region following the activities of… Read more »

Nigeria: HACEY Laments Nigeria's High Maternal Mortality Rate

The HACEY Health Initiative and Access Corporation have lamented the high maternal mortality ratio in Nigeria, saying many women are still being lost to preventable causes of death… Read more »

Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Gunmen Invade Communities in Plateau State

Many feared dead following the invasion of Murish community in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State by suspected gunmen. This sad incidence happened late Sunday… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Must Use Technology to Secure Ungoverned Spaces - Minister

Minister of Defence, Maj-Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd) has advanced the need to leverage on technology to monitor forests and other ungoverned spaces used as havens by criminals across… Read more »

Nigeria: 42 Days to Go, Federal Govt Launches 5-Year Strategic Internal Security Plan

The federal government yesterday took another step forward in its fight against insecurity in the country with the launch of a new policy framework and national action plan that… Read more »

Nigeria: ExxonMobil Declares Force Majeure On Crude Oil Lifting in Nigeria

American oil major, ExxonMobil has declared force majeure on oil lifting from several ports in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Benue River Pollution - You Have Failed, Ortom Tells 3 Commissioners

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has berated three of his commissioners for failing to protect the environment and people of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Urge Moderate Application of Pesticides On Crops

Farmers in Nigeria have been advised to exercise carefulness when administering pesticides to crops for healthy living and preservation of the environment. Read more »

Nigeria: Number of Metered Electricity Customers Hits 5.13 Million

Latest data by the National Bureau of Statistics has shown that the rate of metered electricity customers stood at 5.13 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 from 5.02 million in… Read more »

Nigeria: Aviation Unions Issue Fresh Ultimatum, Threaten to Shut Down All Airports

In continuation of their strike action across major airports in the country, aviation workers, on Tuesday, gave the federal government a seven-day ultimatum after which they would… Read more »

Nigeria: Dead Stowaway Found On KLM Flight From Lagos

A stowaway believed to be a Nigerian was on Monday found dead in the wheel well of a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 777 plane. Read more »

Nigeria: Energy Summit - PIA Passage Our Greatest Energy Sector Achievement - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the $2.8billion Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano AKK natural gas pipeline project, is currently at 43 per cent completion. Read more »

Nigeria: Unilever to Help Create Wealth From Plastics Waste

Unilever Nigeria and Bridges Outcomes Partnerships have agreed a $2 million US partnership to help social enterprise Wecyclers expand plastic waste collection in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Delta State Governor Faults Restriction On Medical Practitioners From Leaving Nigeria

Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has faulted restricting medical practitioners from moving out of the country, declaring that such experts could be exported to needy nations. Read more »

Nigeria: Firm Develops Virtual Platform to Link Patients, Healthcare Providers

A Nigerian digital healthcare service provider, CloudClinic Limited (CCL), has developed a cloud-based healthcare solution called CloudClinic to facilitate virtual consultation… Read more »

Nigeria: Hope Rises for Nigerian Children As Federal Govt Okays Oxford Malaria Vaccine

The provisional approval for R21/Matrix malaria vaccine by the federal government has raised hope in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Continue to Suffer Over Marketers Position On Petrol Pricing

The petrol pricing issues presently causing mayhem, may seem to be easing off at the moment, but for how long? Read more »

Nigeria: Aviation Unions Adamant, Vow to Shut Down Airports Today

Aviation unions have insisted on executing the warning strike proposed to shut down the sector over irreconcilable differences with the Federal Ministry of Aviation (FMOA). Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill 30, Raze Houses in Southern Kaduna

Again, 30 people have been killed and several houses razed down in a fresh attack by bandits on Runji village in Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Feared Killed As Gunmen Invade Plateau Communities

Many residents were feared dead following the invasion of Murish community in Mangu LGA of Plateau State by suspected gunmen late Sunday night. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Grants Provisional Approval for Oxford Malaria Vaccine

The federal government of Nigeria has granted provisional approval for the R21/Matrix malaria vaccine developed by the Oxford University. Read more »

Nigeria: Book Documenting Nigeria's Aviation, Icons, Heroines for Launch May 9

A book written by journalists, Wole Shadare and Gboyega Adeoye titled, "Nigeria's Aviation: Unsung Heroes and Heroines," will be presented to the public on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at… Read more »

Africa: Cleric Tasks UN, AU On Legal Framework for Protection of Vulnerable

Presiding Bishop of Christian Central Chapel International (CCCI) a.k.a. Faith Mansion Centre, City of Testimonies, Ikot Ene-obong 8 Miles, Calabar, Bishop Dr Gospel Emmah Isong,… Read more »