June 23
Nigeria: Support Late Bayero's Legacy, Filmmaker Urges Gov Otti's, Sanusi
A documentary filmmaker, Zainab Bayero has urged Abia state governor, Alex Otti and Emir Muhammad Sanusi II to support her filmmaking debut, which focuses on the life and legacy of… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov. Aliyu Distributes N100m to Victims of Sokoto Market Fire Inferno
Sokoto, June 22, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has commenced the distribution of N100 million donated by the state government to the victims of the recent inferno at… Read more »
Nigeria: Bureau of Public Procurement Gets New Acting Director General
Barrister Olusegun Omotola, has assumed the role of acting director-general of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), succeeding Mamman Ahmadu, who was relieved of his appointment… Read more »
Africa: CAF Announces New Dates for 2025 Afcon in Morocco
The next Africa Cup of Nations will be played in Morocco from December 21 2025 to January 18 2026, Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: Ridding the Army of Bad Eggs
Recently, a female soldier, Lance Corporal Jonah Comfort, was dismissed for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth N35 million from a Nigerian Army General's wife she was attached… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Ministry, Ossap Sign MOU On 2.5m Vocational Jobs
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical,… Read more »
Ghana: Access Bank Ghana Records Total Assets of Ghs12.30bn
Access Bank Ghana Plc has declared total assets of GHS 12.30 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2023. Read more »
June 21
Nigeria: Expert Calls for Probe of Police Recruitment Saga
A human capital development expert, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim, has urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate the allegations made by the inspector-general of police (IGP), Mr… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Game of Thrones' - Feuding Parties Claim Victory in Kano Court Ruling
The eagerly anticipated court ruling in the Kano emir stool struggle has left both parties to the dispute claiming victory. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturers Least Paid in the World - ASUU
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has lamented that Nigerian university professors are the lowest paid in the world. Read more »
Nigeria: FG, Centre Mobilise Youths to Protect Senior Citizens' Rights
To improve the quality of life of Nigerian senior citizens, the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) and the Federal Ministry of Youth have initiated a scheme to mobilise youth… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPP Ex-VP Candidate Commends Kwankwaso's Bond With Kano Masses
Former vice presidential candidate of New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Bishop Isaac Idahosa, has commended the party's presidential candidate in 2023, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Threatens Strike, Others Give Ultimatum
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University, Gashua branch in Yobe State, has urged the federal government to address the lingering issues affecting… Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Nigeria Drops to 38th in Latest FIFA Rankings
Nigeria has dropped to the 38th position in the latest ranking by the world football governing ranking - FIFA as released on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Returns to Abuja From South Africa
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after attending the inauguration of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Govt Orders Eviction of Bayero From Mini Palace, Demolition of Building
The Kano State government has directed the State's Commissioner of Police to evict the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, from the mini Palace in Nasarawa area of the Kano… Read more »
Nigeria: Police to Vacate Rivers LG Secretariats After Court Judgement - IGP
The inspector general of police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun said the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will vacate the local government secretariats in Rivers State after a Court judgement on… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Uncovers 1,618 Fake Civil Servants
The federal government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, has said that in the last one year, it uncovered 1,618 workers in the civil service with… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Order Investigation As Gunmen Kill Petty Trader in Ekiti
Tragedy struck in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State as a middle-aged petty trader and Point of Sale (PoS) operator, popularly called Alfa Taofeek was shot dead in his shop. Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Communities Issue Ultimatum to Mining Firm Over Alleged Illegal Operation
The people of Amba and Agaza communities of Kokona local government area in Nasarawa State have issued an ultimatum to a mining company, Timadex Geomin Consult Limited for… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Reinstates Bayero As Kano Emir
A Federal High Court in Kano has set aside the Kano State Emirate Law 2024, which dissolved the five Emirates in Kano State Read more »
Nigeria: Expert Seeks Inclusive Workplace for 'Sickle Cell Warriors'
An Nguvu change leader, Mariya Bagudu has called for the urgent need for inclusivity in the Nigerian workplace for individuals battling sickle cell anaemia. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Signs Pact On Digital Health Technology
Lagos State government has signed a concession agreement for the implementation of the Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP) in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Govt, Entrepreneur Partner to Revive Tourism, Entertainment
The Rivers State government, through its Tourism Development Agency (RSTDA), has entered into a partnership deal with an entrepreneur and real estate developer, My-ACE China, to… Read more »
Nigeria: 1,000 Mentored At Stability, Sustenance Business Summit in Delta
More than 1,000 participants at the just-concluded Stability and Sustenance Business Summit in Warri, Delta State, have learnt the ideals of social and economic values aimed at… Read more »