Nigeria: Kwara Youths, Students, Distance Selves From Protest

Youth groups and associations in Kwara State have dissociated themselves from the proposed national protest and demonstration slated for August 1, 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: LP Executive Demands Implementation of Consent Judgement

A fresh trouble has hit the Labour Party (LP) as the 2014 executive members of the party regrouped with a call for the implementation of a consent judgement entered into in 2018. Read more »

Nigeria: Foundation Sensitises Jos Residents On Building Collapse

The Ike Odoeme Foundation at the weekend organised a street procession in Jos to sensitise the general public on building collapse and how to mitigate the menace. Read more »

Nigeria: This Revolution Shall Not Be Televised

One of the expectations of column writing is that it will not just advance the journalistic goals of educating, informing and entertaining the society, but also serve as a watchdog… Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa Youths, Religious Leaders Reject Protest, Opt for Dialogue

Youth and religious leaders in Karu local government area of Nasarawa State have appealed to organisers of the proposed nationwide protest slated for August 1 to shelve the idea. Read more »

Nigeria: Ng-Cares Funds to the Rescue?

Amidst the current hardship which has engendered a call for protest, the federal government recently released over N438billion to 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory, as… Read more »

Nigeria: Don't Join Planned Protests, APC Cautions Members

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on its members to resist the temptation to join the planned protest against bad governance in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Work Resumes On Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road

The federal government has resumed work on dualisation of uncompleted sections of the 375.9 kilometer Abuja - Kaduna - Zaria - Kano highway. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCl Supplies Us Insufficient Crude Oil - Dangote

Dangote Refinery has said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is supplying insufficient crude oil for its production demands, hence its plan to source r crude… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno, Yobe Endure Wave of Terrorist Attacks

A wave of attacks over the last few months in the northeastern states of Borno and Yobe has left military and state officials searching for answers and residents in fear of a… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Commander Fingers Oil Well Operators, Security in Crude Theft

A former Commander, Operation Delta Safe between 2016 and 2019, Rear Admiral Suleiman Apochi has alleged that crude oil theft in the Niger Delta was often perpetrated through the… Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Mbah Mourns Senator Ubah

Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has expressed sadness over the death of the federal lawmaker representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, describing it… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Holds Congress Amid Excitement in Gombe, Enugu

In Gombe State, a sense of excitement and renewal filled the air as the People's Democratic Party (PDP) held its ward-level congress. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria to Host 68th UN Tourism Commission for Africa Meeting

Nigeria has secured the hosting right for the 68th meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) in 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Breach of Agreement - Court Stays Proceedings, Orders Parties to Proceed On Arbitration

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered a stay of proceedings in the suit filed against Raymond David Wodi and four others over breach of… Read more »

Nigeria: 8 Days to Go... Opposition Swells Against Hardship Protest

With eight days to go, the planners of the nationwide protest are set to hit the streets against the crippling economic hardship in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Governors Meet Security Advisers Over Planned Protests

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has addressed growing security concerns, particularly the mounting threat of nationwide protests against 'bad governance' in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Traders Warn Against Neglect of Informal Sector

The Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) has alerted the government about dangers of neglecting the informal sector, as its exclusion can hinder economic growth. Read more »

West Africa: Remi Tinubu Tasks Ecowas Parliament On Barriers Against Women

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to be more resolute in their bid to strengthen… Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Ask Tinubu to Review Katsina Road Project Cancellation

Northern leaders and youths under the aegis of Arewa Coalition for Justice (ACJ) have asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to renege on his pledge to prioritise infrastructural… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Warns Against Sentiments in Uniben VC Selection

A group, Edo Unity League Worldwide (EUL) yesterday, said it would resist any attempt by any group of persons or individuals to tribalise the slot of the vice chancellor of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Emirate Council Tackles Columnist Over Comments On Emir of Ilorin

The Ilorin Emirate Council has cautioned a newspaper columnist, Mr Lasisi Olagunju against assassinating the character of the Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Assures of Transparency in Housing Allocations

Lagos State government has assured residents of Lagos State owned housing estates of transparency and openness in allocations of homes. Read more »

Nigeria: Let Dangote Refinery Breathe

Over the years, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, has garnered both admirers and detractors on a large scale. Regardless of… Read more »

Nigeria: With Over 133 Million Below Poverty Level, NLC Calls On Tinubu to Address Economic Issues

Apparently baffled by the figure of 133 million Nigerians living below extreme poverty lines, coupled with records from International Rescue Committee (IRC) which also pointed out… Read more »