Nigeria: Despite Renewed Military Offensive...Bandits Still Control Communities in 24 Katsina, Zamfara LGs

Despite the ongoing military offensive in Katsina and Zamfara States against criminal elements, bandits still have a firm grip on several communities in 24 local government areas… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Asks Court to Dismiss Emefiele's Move to Stop Seizure of $2.04m, Others

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to dismiss an application filed by the former governor of the Central Bank of… Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking Barriers On World Cerebral Palsy Day

On October 6, the world observes World Cerebral Palsy Day. In 2024, the global campaign theme for World CP Day is #UniquelyCP. It's a moment to pause, reflect, and take stock. Read more »

Nigeria: Between Popularity and Notoriety

The quest for fame is a global pandemic. From time immemorial, man has craved recognition and social pre-eminence through various means - even if he has to be anti-social to attain… Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Elders Set Agenda for North West Devt Commission

As they express delight over the establishment of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) by the federal government, Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and the Arewa Consultative… Read more »

Nigeria: Just-in - Fubara Foils 'Police Attempt' to Cart Away Rivers LG Election Materials

Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has foiled an attempt by the State Command of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations),… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Presidential Candidate Wants Adoption of 2014 Confab Report

The former presidential candidate of the Mass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA), Prof. Funmilayo Adesanya - Davies, has called for the adoption of the 2014 National Conference's report… Read more »

Nigeria: Falana Reacts to Bobrisky Bribery Scandal, Denies Contact With Crossdresser

Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has clarified that he has never had any interaction with celebrity crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. Read more »

Nigeria: Sen Buba Defends Self Against Gov Bala Mohammed's Banditry Allegations

Senator Shehu Umar Buba, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District has described an allegation of supporting banditry by Governor Bala Mohammed as baseless, fabricated and… Read more »

Nigeria: Ensure Women Inclusion in Politics, Activist Urges Tinubu

The chief executive officer of Women Radio, Toun Okewale Sonaiya, has urged President Bola Tinubu to lend his voice and political will towards ensuring the inclusion of women in… Read more »

Nigeria: Senator Natasha Lights Up Ege Community

As part of her ongoing efforts to light up Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senatorial district lawmaker, has provided solar-powered street lights across the… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Suspends Newspaper for Making President's Animations Over Killing of Dissidents

The Tanzania Government has suspended the online operations of The Citizen, one of the country's leading English-language newspapers, following the release of animated videos… Read more »

Nigeria: Leadership Media Group Embodies Ethical Journalism for 2 Decades - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group on its 20th anniversary and commended the media organisation for its enduring contribution to informed… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Lawmaker Tasks Transporters On Policy Framework to Curb Human Trafficking

The Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Maria Edeko, on Thursday, urged members of the State Transport Authority (ESTA) to develop policy framework in the fight… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Will Go for 'Real Change' in 2027 - Kwankwaso

National leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said that with the current developments across Nigeria, Nigerians will vote for real change in 2027… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Boat Mishap - 93 Bodies Recovered, 4 Survivors Recuperating in Hospital

At least 93 bodies have been recovered at Gwajibo community in Niger State, where a boat conveying about 300 passengers capsized on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Proposes 6-Year Single Term Rotational Presidency Between North, South

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has proposed a six-year single-term rotational Presidency between… Read more »

Africa: From Africa to the World - Broadening Fashion Horizons At the Brics+ Fashion Summit

The BRICS+ Fashion Summit will begin in Moscow on October 3, and it's about to become the main fashion industry event in developing regions, including the African continent. This… Read more »

Nigeria: PR Firm to Promote Marketing Industry in Nigeria After Picking Award

Zenera Consulting, a leader in brand management and communications, has been awarded PR Firm of the Decade at the prestigious Edge Awards 2024, held in Lagos on September 28, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Just-in - PDP Members Protest Planned LG Election in Rivers

Supporters and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State have staged a street protest against the planned local government elections scheduled to hold on… Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Sector Overdue for Total Overhaul, Expert Tells Tinubu

Efforts by President Bola Tinubu to maximise the benefits of the oil industry for Nigeria's economic growth will remain a mirage until competent managers are appointed to drive the… Read more »

Nigeria: Europa League - Osimhen Out of Galatasaray's Squad for Rigas Fs Clash

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has been omitted from the Galatasaray squad that will face Latvian side Rigas FC in a UEFA Europa League game on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Okpella Village Heads Reject Akmokhue As Okukpellagbe

As protests continue over Governor Godwin Obaseki's appointment of Engr. Lukman Akemokhue as the new Okukpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East local government area of Edo State, the… Read more »

Nigeria: Mining in Nasarawa Communities - Ticking Time Bomb, Residents Cry Out

Residents living in the mining axis in Abuni community, Awe local government area and Uke in Karu LGA, have raised the alarm over the growing environmental and health hazards posed… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Govt, APC Clash Over LG Polls

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has accused the Governor Siminalayi Fubara-led administration of drifting the state into a state of lawlessness by insisting on… Read more »