June 18
Nigeria: It's Unsafe to Store Cooked Food in Refrigerator Beyond 3 Days - NAFDAC
Nigerians have been cautioned against leaving their cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days to avoid contamination that could be injurious and fatal. Read more »
Nigeria: Our Govt Not Creating New Boko Haram Terrorists, APC Tackles Kwankwaso
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as insensitive and unhelpful, the allegations reportedly made by the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Political Crisis Claims Policeman, Vigilante Member
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a policeman and a member of a local vigilante group during a clash between supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Lawmakers Demand Treason Charges Against Ex-Rivers LG Chairs' 'Power Grab' Attempt
Opposition federal lawmakers under the aegis of G60 have called for treason charges to be filed against 23 former local government chairmen in Rivers State over their alleged… Read more »
Nigeria: NSCDC Repels Bandit Attack On Nasarawa Command Headquarters
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)in Nasarawa State have repelled an attempted attack on its state command in Lafia by suspected bandits. Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation Affects Ilorin Central Mosque's Maintenance
Rising inflation in the country is affecting the maintenance of Ilorin Central Jumat Mosque in Kwara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Govt Bans Traditional Procession in Kotonkarfe, Environs
The Kogi State government has banned all forms of procession in Kotonkarfe and neighbouring communities in Kogi local government area of the State, warning that defaulters will be… Read more »
Nigeria: Inadequate Infrastructure - Nigeria Fails to Stop N1.4trn Loss to Medical Tourism
The federal government's failure to implement the promised reform of the nation's health sector has created a financing gap that affects all aspects of the healthcare system,… Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation - Gov Eno Urged to Implement Ban On Market Cartels
As Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State issued an executive order (EO) banning all forms of market cartels, unions and cabals to crash food prices, distraught residents have… Read more »
Nigeria: Additional South East State Will Ensure Justice - Igbo Unions
The National Association of Igbo Town Unions, (ASITU), has said the creation of an additional state in the South East would ensure justice for the geo-political zone. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Palm Producers Caution Against Foreign Involvement in Primary Production
The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has cautioned states and local governments against involvement of foreign investors in primary production of oil palm in… Read more »
Nigeria: Account for Govt's N2bn Palliative Funds, APC Chieftain Tells Gov Kefas
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State has asked Governor Agbu Kefas to account for how the N2 billion palliative loan given to his administration was spent. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab Cleric, Wife, Others for Alleged Kidnapping in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a General Overseer, simply identified as Bishop Godfrey alongside his wife on allegations over an attempt to kidnap a… Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: Ex-President Obasanjo Visits Remi Tinubu for Sallah Celebration
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a surprise visit to the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, on Monday, to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir holiday. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Confirms Killing 80 Terrorists in Katsina
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed death of over 80 terrorists and 45 motorcycles burnt in airstrikes conducted at Gidan Kare Village in Ruwan Godiya Ward of Faskare local… Read more »
Nigeria: UAE to Lift Travel Ban On Nigerians Soon - Federal Govt
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has disclosed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers. Read more »
Nigeria: 3 ISWAP Terrorists Surrender, 34 Hostages Rescued in Lake Chad - MNJTF
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) said one fighter of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has been killed, three others surrendered, while 34 hostages… Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Trading Activities Continue On Stock Market
Financial analysts have anticipated a mixed sentiment trading activity on the Nigerian equities market this week. Read more »
Nigeria: TotalEnergies Shareholders Approve N8.488bn Dividend Payout for 2023
Shareholders of TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, have approved the management's N8.488 billion (N25.00 per ordinary share) dividend payout for the year ended December 31, 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Urged to Ignore Calls for Scrapping of Amnesty Programme
A Niger Delta group, Ijaw Youths Network, has urged President Bola Tinubu to ignore distractive calls by self-styled stakeholders to scrap the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Mishap - NIWA Deploys Water Ambulances in Lagos, Niger, Port Harcourt
In order to curb deaths associated with boat mishaps on inland waterways across the country, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has deployed four water ambulances to… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Moves Against Housing Deficit
The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Kaduna State, Dr Halliru Musa Soba, has disclosed the ministry's readiness to tackle the state's housing… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Remains Committed to National Security - Defence Chief
The chief of defence staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said the Armed Forces of Nigeria's commitment to a secure and safe Nigeria is sacrosanct. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage Bill - No Plan to Seize States, LGs Funds - Senate
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, has refuted claims that the Senate plans to include a clause in the New Minimum Wage Bill to allow for… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Reassures Petrol Refining Starts July
Dangote refinery 650, 000 barrels a day will start production of 10 ppm sulphur diesel (ULSD) in the week commencing 17 June and petrol production will follow as early as 10 July. Read more »
