July 19, 2022
Nigeria: INEC Rules Out Prison Inmates Voting in 2023
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out the possibility of inmates in correctional facilities across the country voting during the 2023 general election. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Now Dangerous Terrain for Christian Leaders - CAN
Following the discovery of the decomposing body of one of the Kaduna Catholic Priests abducted by bandits and the persistent killing of Priests in the State, the Christian… Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Mishap - NIWA Bans Night Voyage On Lagos Water
After recurrent boat mishaps claiming over 21 lives in one week, the Lagos area office of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has banned night voyage on Lagos… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Revenue House Ready in September - Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday said the iconic Revenue House of the Lagos State Government will be completed by the end of next month, saying the building would… Read more »
West Africa: Obey Ecowas Court Judgment On Twitter Ban Suits, MRA Tells Govt
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Monday called on the Federal Government to immediately take measures to ensure the execution of the judgment of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice,… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Govt Confirms 3 Cases of Monkeypox
Borno State government has Confirmed the outbreak of monkeypox disease in the state. While confirming the monkeypox outbreak to journalists in Maiduguri, director public health,… Read more »
July 18, 2022
Nigeria: Aviation Workers to Shut Down Airports in Support of ASUU
The Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), has called on the Federal Government to end the lingering strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun Poll - American Singer, Chris Brown, Others Join Davido in Celebrating Adeleke's Feat
American pop singer, Chris Brown, and others have joined Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on the victory of his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke, at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Women Face More Challenges in Economic Participation - Research
Research by the Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA), has showed worrying challenges facing Nigerian women as they strive to partake in nations' building. Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Funded SFTAS Disburses N351.65bn to States in 4 Years
World Bank Group financed States Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS) programme has witnessed the disbursement of N351.65 billion to different… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Back Up Your Orders With Action, Afenifere Tells Buhari
Pan-Yoruba organisation, Afenifere, has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to back his several directives to the military to confront "terrorists and bandits and wipe them off… Read more »
Nigeria: N97.3m Debt - Vehicles Trapped As Customs Shut Port Operator From Portal
Thousands of imported used and new vehicles are currently trapped at the Five Star Logistics Ltd, operator of terminal D at the Tin Can Island Port Complex, Lagos after the Nigeria… Read more »
July 17, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerians Economically Better Off Than Other Africans - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday looks forward to the peaceful conduct of the 2023 general election, saying he has done his best in tackling the challenges of the country and… Read more »
Nigeria: 20th Nollywood Film Festival to Hold in Germany
The 20th Nollywood Film Festival,powered by Ehizoya Golden Entertainment, (EGE) is slated to hold on July 29, 2022, at the prestigious Film Forum Hochst-Cinema, in Germany. Read more »
July 16, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Hails Super Falcons' Qualification for 2023 Women's World Cup
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria's Female Football team, the Super Falcons, for qualifying for the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 after… Read more »
July 15, 2022
Nigeria: Court Orders Federal Govt to Review Judicial Officers' Salaries
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, has ordered the federal government to work out modalities for the immediate review of the salaries and allowances of judicial officers in… Read more »
Nigeria: Tap Into Nollywood, Film and Video Censors Board Boss Urges Youths
The Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, has urged Nigerian youths to tap into the tremendous and massive job… Read more »
Nigeria: Simi Becomes First Female Artist to Surpass 100 Million Streams On Boomplay
Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, Simi, has surpassed 100 million total streams on Boomplay, making her the first female artist to achieve this milestone record. The music… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Last 12 Years Really Difficult for Nigeria - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari in Jaji, Kaduna State yesterday celebrated the sacrifices and successes of the Nigerian military in defending the country courageously, saying the last… Read more »
July 14, 2022
Nigeria: Dangote Now 63rd Richest Billionaire in the World
Nigeria's Aliko Dangote has become the 63rd richest billionaire in the world, according to the latest ranking by Bloomberg. Read more »
Nigeria/Cameroon: Morocco 2022 - Super Falcons Battle Cameroon for World Cup Ticket
Nigeria's Super Falcons will be aiming for another FIFA Women's World Cup ticket when they take on Cameroon's Lionesses on Thursday night in the quarterfinal match of the ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun - Oyetola, Adeleke, Others Signs Peace Accord
Barely 48 hours to the Osun State governorship election, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Adegboyega Oyetola, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Senator Ademola… Read more »
July 12, 2022
Nigeria: Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, Tackles Politicians Over Academic Union Strike
Nigerian national football team captain, Ahmed Musa, has criticised politicians who celebrate sending their children abroad for schooling while public universities remain shut due… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Governor Orders Probe Into Boat Mishap Deaths
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a probe into the July 8 Mile 2-Ibeshe boat accident in which lives were lost. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Insists Nigeria Better Now Than 2015
The presidency has asserted that Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari is better now that when he assumed office in 2015. Read more »