September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Rumour of Fuel Price Hike Unsettles Motorists, Commuters
Motorists in Lagos and Ogun states are going through hard times to buy petrol as many stations yesterday shut down operations, heightening speculation of possible hike in pump… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria/Benin Bid in Forefront As CAF Picks Afcon 2025, 2027 Hosts
Nigeria/Republic of Benin joint bid has loomed to the forefront in the race for hosting of the 36th edition of Africa Cup of Nations in 2027 as the executive committee of the… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Anxiety As Labour Meets On Indefinite Strike
Following the end of the 21-day strike ultimatum issued to the government by organised labour last week, the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) will meet today to… Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Maulud - Govt Declares September 27 Public Holiday
Federal government has declared tomorrow a public holiday to mark this year's Eid-ul-Maulud celebration in commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Read more »
Nigeria: No Amount of Propaganda Will Make You President, APC Tells Atiku
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lashed out at presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, saying no amount of propaganda will give him a… Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - I'm Shocked By the Lies, Threats Against Me - - Naira Marley
Popular Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, has denied any involvement in the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad. Read more »
Nigeria: My Love for Money Made Me Chose Music Over Dance - Asake
Nigerian music star, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, reiterated that his choice of pursuing music over dancing was driven by his financial aspirations. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Targets New Oil Production Level As Goldman Sachs Predicts $100/Barrel
Goldman Sachs has predicted oil price going up to $100 again, citing lower production output from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC) combined with higher… Read more »
Nigeria: No World Leader Invited for 63rd Independence - Govt
Federal government has said the choice of a low-key 63rd independence anniversary celebration was informed by issues of bad governance and the challenging economic situation in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Politicising Insecurity, Says Govt
Federal government has taken a swipe at the Zamfara State government for allegedly politicising the abduction of students of the Federal University Gusau. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Tackles Zamfara Govt Over Alleged Politicisation of Security Challenge
The federal government has taken a swipe at the Zamfara State government for allegedly politicising the abduction of students of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) in the State. Read more »
September 25, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Warning, States Caught Unprepared for Floods
Again, despite previous experience and warnings from the relevant authorities, several states and local governments across the country have been caught unprepared for the yearly… Read more »
Nigeria: Rumpus in Civil Service Over New Tenure System
The implementation of Rule 021210 which provides for a new tenure system is generating rumpus in the nation's civil service. Read more »
Nigeria: Release Details of Petrol Landing Cost, Pricing Template, Atiku's Aide Tells Federal Govt
Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has dared the All Progressives Congress(APC)-led Federal Government to publish… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Judges Not Responsible for Delay in Justice Dispensation'
Justice of the Court of Appeal Hajiya Binta Zubairu has said judges are not the cause of delay in the dispensation of justice as erroneously believed by some Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Budget Tracking - Budgit Partners CNG to Train National, State Executives
Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has organised a two-day training workshop on budget tracking for its national and state executives, facilitated by Budgit in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Umahi Gifts N10m to 13-Year-Old Maths Genius
Minister of works, Engr Dave Umahi, has gifted a 13-year-old boy, Greatness Ebisike, N10 million for his mathematical ingenuity. Read more »
West Africa: Medic West Africa - Stakeholders to Bridge Gaps in Drug Production
Critical stakeholders in the health sector will be proffering solutions on how the Nigerian government can strengthen local drugs production. Read more »
Nigeria: Bola Tinubu's Leadership of Hope
Having hit the ground running after his election as the 16th president of the federal republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu with a series of very bold and unprecedented reform… Read more »
Nigeria: Strong Abroad, Weak At Home?
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, in their first 100 days in office, hold the record of the most travelled presidency since 1999. The President's first trip… Read more »
Nigeria: NEITI Report - SERAP Demands Probe of $15bn, N200bn Missing Oil Revenues
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to set up a presidential panel of enquiry to probe the allegations contained in the recent… Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Verdict - Save Kano From Chaos, Islamic Clerics Warn
Prominent Islamic scholars in the North have implored politicians, particularly those of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), to thread softly on issues pertaining to the… Read more »
Nigeria: North East Elders Pledge Support for Wike to Restore Abuja Masterplan
A group of respected statesmen and elders in the North East has expressed concerns on the bastardization of Abuja master plan and the security implications and has expressed its… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Nigeria: Just-in - Adekunle, Pere Join Cross, Ilebaye, Mercy, Ceec As Bbnaija All-Stars' Finalists
Two more BBNaija Season 8 housemates, Adekunle and Pere, have made it to the grand finale of the reality TV show christened 'All-Stars' edition on Sunday night. Read more »
September 23, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Explosion Kills Dozens in Benin Republic
At least 34 persons have died in Seme Podji, a border town in Benin Republic, when a contraband fuel depot exploded into flames, sending up a black cloud of smoke into the sky and… Read more »