Nigeria: Nigeria May Face More Serious Security Challenges If... , Air Chief Warns

Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has said the power competition between the United States, Russia, and China in Africa and the withdrawal of Niger Republic… Read more »

Nigeria: Sokoto to Establish Military Camp in Banditry Prone Area

The Sokoto State Government said as part of the measures to curb activities of bandits in the eastern axis of the state, consultation has reached an advanced stage to establish a… Read more »

Nigeria: Drug War - Marwa Explains NDLEA's Moves Against Assets of Barons, Traffickers

Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa (rtd) said the decision of the anti-narcotics body to go after the assets of… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos PDP Caucus Seeks Bode George's Suspension, Affirms Adewale As Party Member

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has called for the suspension of Chief Olabode George from the party over his alleged anti-party activities spanning two decades. Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Negotiation With Federal Govt Over Trial

Detained leader of proscribed of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, has expressed his intention to pursue negotiations with… Read more »

Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - 7m Nigerian Girls Vaccinated in 2 Weeks - Gavi

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has said that seven million girls in Nigeria have been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in the second phase of the vaccination… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Declines Abba Kyari, 2 Others' Fresh Bail Application

Justice Emeka Nwite has refused to grant bail to suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and two other suspended senior police officers. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Needs 2m Units of Blood Annually - Federal Govt

As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark this year's World Blood Donor Day, the coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, has said that… Read more »

Nigeria: Unsafe Food - Developing Countries Spend $110bn On Medical Expenses Yearly - WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that developing countries spend about $110 billion yearly on medical expenses due to unsafe food. Read more »

Nigeria: Poor Diet, Insecurity Major Causes of Child Malnutrition - Unicef

Poor diet and insecurity have been identified as one of the major causes of malnutrition, contributing to stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies in Nigerian children. Read more »

Nigeria: Tension in Rivers... Fubara, Council Chairmen Flex Muscles Over Tenure Expiration

The political tension in Rivers State rose a note yesterday following the resistance of some local council chairmen to Governor Siminalaye Fubara's dissolution of the councils'… Read more »

Nigeria: No Matter the Challenge, I Won't Turn My Back On Nigeria - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said a change of value system is imperative for Nigerians to progress. Read more »

Nigeria: Emirates Law - Kano Assembly Approaches Appeal Court

Kano State House of Assembly has urged the Court of Appeal to stay further proceedings on a motion filed by the Sarkin Dawaki Babba, Aminu Danagundi, challenging the legality of… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Mourns Passing of Ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki's Mother

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled the Saraki family over the passing of Chief (Mrs) Florence Morenike Saraki, the mother of Senator Bukola Saraki, the president of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Senator Backs Ban On Open Grazing

Sequel to the recent farmers and herders clash in the Kwali community in Gwada District, Shiroro local government area of Niger State, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa has urged the… Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Gov's Wife Enrols 1,701 Expectant Mothers On Health Insurance

Enugu State governor's wife, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, has launched the "Mama Care Initiative." Read more »

Nigeria: Foundation Donates Food Items to Red Cross Orphanage

The Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation (IIF) has donated food items and clothes to the Abandoned and Motherless Babies Home of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Lagos State branch,… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Others Applauded Over War Against Oil Theft, Vandalism

Stakeholders from the six states of the Niger Delta region and ex-militant leaders have commended President Bola Tinubu, the group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National… Read more »

Nigeria: LG Poll - PDP Tasks Kebbi Commission On Credible Election

Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the state Independent Electoral Commission (KESIEC), security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Ododo Hails Yahaya Bello At 46

Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo has commended his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, for his exemplary leadership and extraordinary vision, which led to the state's transformation. Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Youths Demand Compensation for Destroyed Farms

Under the platform of the Mumuye Cultural Development Association, Taraba youths have issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Emir of Muri, Abbas Tafida, to compensate Mumuye farmers for… Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Targets 143,500 for Free Health Insurance

Jigawa State government has concluded arrangements to commence registration of 143,500 vulnerable and less-privileged people for free health insurance under the Danmodi Care… Read more »

Nigeria: Access Bank Commits to Educational Devt

Access Bank Plc has continued to demonstrate its commitment to education and community development, breaking ground for the construction of 60 additional classrooms in Maraban Jos,… Read more »

Nigeria: Group to Discuss Aviation Sustainability Amid Macroeconomic Challenges

Stakeholders in Nigeria's aviation industry are set to discuss the way forward for the nation's aviation sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Combating the Cholera Scourge

Once again, Nigeria finds itself gripped by a cholera outbreak that has claimed dozens of lives and sickened over a thousand others across the states. Read more »