August 26
Nigeria: Just-in - NYSC Directs Married Female Corps Members to Request Redeployment
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has directed prospective married female corps members who have been posted away from their husband's state of residence to request… Read more »
Nigeria: Forum Lauds IGP, NSA Over Rescue of 20 Kidnapped Medical Students
The National Unity Forum (NUF), a non-governmental organisation that seeks to defend and promote Nigeria's unity in diversity, has commended the gallantry, resilience and… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun Govt Confirms 2 Mpox Cases
Osun State government on Monday confirmed two cases of m-pox in Ilesa West local government area of the state and urged residents not to panic. Read more »
Nigeria: Binance Executive Gambaryan Can No Longer Walk - Family
Family members of detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who is facing money laundering charges in Nigeria, claimed that "he can no longer walk". Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Guber - Group Petitions INEC Over Alleged Compromise of Electoral Officers
Ahead of the gubernatorial election in Edo State just weeks away, the Transparency for Electoral Systems Advocacy (TESA) has raised the alarm over the integrity of the upcoming… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Reps Member Rurum Inspects Road Project, Pledges More to Constituents
The Member of House of Representatives representing the Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure federal constituency of Kano State, has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering more development… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Kefas Appreciates VP Shettima, Jonathan, Others for Attending Daughter's Wedding
The governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has expressed his gratitude to Vice President Kashim Shettima for attending his daughter's wedding over the weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Thinklab Group Spearheads 35.6km Road Construction in Kaduna
Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has inaugurated the 35.6km road construction project, linking the communities of Bagoma, Gagumi, Ungwan Fari, Idi Labo, Awaro, Tashan Keji,… Read more »
August 25
Nigeria: International Treaties and Matters Arising
The recent seizure of Nigerian presidential jets in Europe, stemming from a contract dispute with a Chinese firm, has thrust Nigeria's approach to international treaties and… Read more »
Nigeria: NIA DG, Ahmed Abubakar Resigns
Director-general of Nigeria's National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Households Displaced As Flood Ravages Katsina, Sokoto, Taraba, Others
Several communities in the North have been severely affected by floods within the past week, resulting in deaths, displacement of people from their homes and destruction of… Read more »
Nigeria: Cross River Confirms First Mpox Case
Cross River State has recorded its first confirmed case of mpox following a diagnosis in Okoshe village in Obudu local government area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Nigeria Violating Own Law With Mandatory Crude Supply to Local Refiners'
The federal government has been informed that it is close to violating existing laws by issuing mandatory sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery and its local counterparts in Naira. Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Makes Bogus Wage Demand of £500k-a-Week to Join Chelsea
Chelsea's move to sign Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, from Napoli FC is in major doubt because of the player's bogus wage demands, according to reports. Read more »
Nigeria: Families Excited Over Students' Freedom, End Struggle to Raise Ransom
There is palpable relief and excitement among family, friends and university authorities following the rescue of the 20 medical students from their kidnappers in Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: Let There Be Light...
It has been seven seasons now since banner headlines, "OAU TO GENERATE 8.03 MW OF ELECTRICITY", announced to the world that Obafemi Awolowo University was poised to become the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nema Distributes Food Items to Sokoto, Zamfara Market Fire Victims
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed assorted food items to the victims of the Gusau and Sokoto fire incidents. Read more »
Nigeria: Olu of Warri Confers Awards On Amuka-Pemu, Pinnick, Others
The Olu of Warri Kingdom in Delta State, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has decorated 10 notable Itsekiri sons and daughters for their contributions to the development of Warri Kingdom and… Read more »
Nigeria: External Reserves Decline to $36.44bn On Retail Dollar Sales
Nigeria's external reserves have recorded a marginal decline of 1.16 percent ($430 million) in the last two weeks since the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reintroduced the retail… Read more »
Nigeria: Showmax, Domino's Pizza Partner On Superior Customer Service Delivery
Showmax has formed a strategic partnership with Eat N' Go Africa that will see customers enjoy their favourite Domino's pizza with great entertainment and live football from the… Read more »
Nigeria: Olu of Warri to Kick-Off Delta Ethnic Football Tournament
Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, is to kickoff the expanded Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup football tournament at Ode-Itsekiri as the Royal Father of the Day. Read more »
Nigeria: Dammy Krane Accuses Davido of Police Arrest
Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane, has accused his fellow artist, Davido, of being behind his recent arrest by the police. Dammy Krane took to social media to make the allegation,… Read more »
Nigeria: International Passport - Being Nigerian Gets Tougher By Minutes, Comedian Ay Laments
Popular comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known as AY, has bemoaned how challenging being a Nigerian is. Read more »
Nigeria: Baba Fryo Accuses Nasboi of Intellectual Theft
Veteran Nigerian musician, Baba Fryo, has called out upcoming artiste, Nasboi, for allegedly stealing lyrics from his iconic hit, 'Denge Pose'. Read more »
South Africa: Tekno Denies Collapsing On Stage in South Africa
Afrobeats star, Tekno, has addressed swirling rumours about his health after a video reportedly showing him collapsing while performing on stage in South Africa went viral on… Read more »