June 23
Nigeria: 2027 - No Plan to Dump Peter Obi, He Remains Our Presidential Candidate - LP
The Labour Party (LP) Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration has debunked reports of plans to dump Peter Obi as the party's preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Federal Govt Supports States With Water, Testing Kits, Others
The Federal Ministry of Environment has expressed deep concern over the cholera outbreak in several Nigerian states, which has claimed lives and affected many communities. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy 13 Illegal Refining Sites, 7 Boats in Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo
The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and seven Cotonou boats as well as dispersed five J-5 buses attempting to siphon crude oil… Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Ends Feud With Pinnick, Invites Ex-NFF Boss to His Wedding
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has invited a former Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) chairman, Amaju Pinnick, to his wedding. Read more »
Nigeria: Cavalli Group Launches Construction of Bellagio Lagos
Cavalli Group, a prominent player across multiple sectors such as Real Estate, Consultancy, Facility Management, Construction, Infrastructure, and Energy, has recently broken… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Kiddies Yeg League, Taiwo Awoniyi, Unicorns FC Sign Sponsorship Deal
The Kwara Kiddies YEG league has signed a four- year sponsorship deal with the Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi and Unicorns Football Club. Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Amaechi Muonagor Buried Amid Tears
Nollywood icon Amaechi Muonagor was, on Friday, buried in his Obosi country home in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State amid tears from family members, relatives… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Trade Modernisation Project Will Increase Customs' Revenue'
The President, Nigerian Association of Master Mariners, Capt. Tajudeen Alao, yesterday, said the federal government's Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) will stimulate quicker cargo… Read more »
Nigeria: Air Force School Students Electrocute Colleague in Kaduna
A 15-year old student of Air Force Comprehensive School, Kaduna identified as Blaise Felix Aliyu was allegedly murdered by two senior secondary (SS3) students in the school… Read more »
Nigeria: Jahrel Releases Music Video 'Agaba'
Nigerian rising star Jahrel, has finally unveiled the highly anticipated music video for his hit track "Agaba." Read more »
Nigeria: President Federation Cup - Mouktar Congratulates Naija Ratels for S/Final Ticket,Urges Team to Win Trophy
The Chairman of Federal Capital Territory Football Association Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has congratulated Abuja base Naija Ratels football Club for her progression to the semi… Read more »
Nigeria: Commerce Chamber Raises Concern Over Incessant Increase in Foodstuffs Prices
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) expresses deep concern over the persistent rise in commodity prices, which is adversely affecting small-scale business owners and… Read more »
Nigeria: Gtco Rated Strongest Brand, Best Banking Brand in Nigeria
Africa's leading financial services institution, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc ("GTCO" or "the Group"), has added to its impressive haul of accolades as it was recently named… Read more »
Nigeria: Collapse of LG Structures Threatening Nigeria's Democracy
The gradual erosion of governance at the local government level and the attendant collapse of both physical and administrative structures are leading legal experts and civil… Read more »
Nigeria: Monetary Policy Tightening Producing Intended Result - CBN
Nigeria's headline month-on-month inflation rate slowed for a third time in a row in May 2024, the clearest indicator yet that the Central Bank of Nigeria's monetary policy… Read more »
Nigeria: 6 Steps to Cool Down Quickly After a Hot Workout
After you've been training, sweated through burpees and push-ups, cranked out your intervals, finished up your long run, and put the weights back in the rack, it's time to get… Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Opens Bid for Youth Competitions, Women's Champions League
The Confederation of African Football has opened bids for three of its competitions and CAF awards. Read more »
Nigeria: Aicl Gmd, Tamuno Seeks AGN's Collaboration On Abuja Film Village
The GMD/CEO of Abuja Investments Company Limited, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, had the honour of hosting the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and representatives from the Nollywood… Read more »
Nigeria: Stanbic Ibtc Insurance Offers Platform to Secure Children's Academic Future
Stanbic IBTC Insurance, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has launched the Education Endowment plan to deepen financial protection net to secure children's future with their… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N12.18bn Properties Linked to Emefiele
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of properties valued at N11,140,000,000 and N1.04 billion linked to a former governor… Read more »
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 »