Nigeria: 755 Died, 1,321 Injured By Explosive Devices in North East - UN

United Nations Mine Action Services (UNMAS) in collaboration with Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE) has urged the federal government to expedite action to… Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi - I'm Being Pressured to Leave Nigeria, Says Viral Audio Clip of Conversation With Oyedepo Fake

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has said that since aftermath of the outcome of the 2023 presidential election and the attendant litigation to challenge… Read more »

Nigeria: UN Vehicles, Equipment Sighted in Edo for Sudan Mission - DHQ

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said military fighting vehicles and equipment painted in United Nations (UN) colour sighted in Edo State are being moved through the Warri Port to… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA, Customs Sign MOU to Tackle Illicit Drugs At Point of Entrance

Chairman/chief executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) and the comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS),… Read more »

Africa: Africa Oil Corp to Reduce Emission in Nigeria

Africa Oil Corp has initiated key programmes that will result in gas flare reduction from its operating oil assets in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Obi, Datti-Ahmed Kick Over Federal Govt's Treason Allegation

The Nigeria Labour Party (LP) has accused the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, of misinforming the international community. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Offers 9 Percent Funding to Shipowners for Vessel Acquisition

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), has expressed interest in taking part in… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Opens Second Niger Bridge May 15, Completes Loko-Oweto Bridge

Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Raji Fashola said the Loko-Oweto Bridge has been completed and ready for opening before the end of President Muhammadu Buhari's… Read more »

Nigeria: Relief As Federal Govt Halts Planned Raise in Excise Duty On Beverages

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed relief following the decision of the federal government to halt the proposed increase in excise duty on alcoholic,… Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Party Accuses Lai Mohammed of Misinforming International Community

The Labour Party (LP) has accused the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, of misinforming the international community. Read more »

Nigeria: Former Head Judiciary Desk, Leadership, Ahuraka Isah, Is Dead

Former head of LEADERSHIP Newspaper Judiciary Desk, Ahuraka Isah, is dead. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Crisis - Account for Party Funds, National Vice Chair Tells Adamu

The post-election crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) is brewing by the day as national vice chairman (North West) of the party, Mallam Salihu Moh Lukman, has asked… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Foresee Nigeria Breaking Epileptic Power Jinx

Key stakeholders in the electricity industry have predicted an enhanced inclusive growth, economic competitive indexes after President Muhammadu Buhari assented to 16 constitution… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Protesters Warn Opposition, U.S., UK, Others Against Insurrection

Nigerians from various ethnic groups under the aegis of "The Natives" on Monday stormed the streets of Abuja in protest against alleged incitement and provocation by the opposition… Read more »

Nigeria: New Lagos Airport Terminal - Federal Govt to Demolish $300m Aviation Facilities

Due to the design flaws that have made the newly built $100m Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) underutilised, the federal government has expressed its plans to demolish… Read more »

Nigeria: May 29 Handover Date Sacrosanct, Says APC Chieftain

A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Chief Jide Awe, has described plot by some Nigerians to foist interim government on Nigerians as a dangerous plan… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Presidency - CSO Cautions Tinubu Against Aspirants With Corruption Cases

Policy Advocacy and Integrity Network Nigeria, Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has asked president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to be wary of being railroaded to settle for any… Read more »

Nigeria: As Buhari Decongests Exclusive List

As his tenure in office winds down, President Muhammadu Buhari and the current National Assembly seem to be in a hurry to do things they ought to have done a long time ago. Read more »

Nigeria: Oshoala Academy Takes 'Sheplays' Project to Ajegunle

Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala Academy will hold the third edition of "SHEPLAYS" project in Ajegunle , at Nathaniel idowu football pitch lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: 10 Hit Nigerian Songs Turning 20 in 2023 Yet Still Banging With Good Memories

The landscape of the Nigerian music industry has completely evolved from what it was in 2003. At that time, streaming platforms were almost nonexistent, and it was difficult for… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Take 49 Niger Villagers to Zamfara Forest, Demand N30m Ransom

Bandits have killed no fewer than four people they had abducted in Niger State. This is even as the bandits are holding 49 villagers captive in Zamfara forest and demanding N30… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Among Countries With Significant Gas Flare Reduction in 2022

The World Bank has acknowledged that Nigeria significantly contributed to global gas flare reduction in 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Gov-Elect, UBA Sani, Named 'Most Community-Friendly' Senator

The Arewa New Media Solidarity Association (ANMSA) has named the Kaduna State governor-elect, Uba Sani, as the 'Most Masses-friendly Senator' from the North to have ever served in… Read more »

Nigeria: 1 Year After Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack, Victims' Items Remain Unclaimed

Kaduna State government has revealed that 16 bags remained unclaimed, along with an assortment of loose belongings including prayer mats, books and clothing items of Abuja-Kaduna… Read more »

Nigeria: African Church Leaders Appeal for Calm Over Presidential Election Outcome

A pan-African body comprising churches on the continent, Organisation of African International Churches (OAIC) has appealed to the political gladiators in the just-concluded… Read more »