May 30
Nigeria: Criminal Trial Over Maradona Death Set for Oct. 1
A criminal court in Argentina has postponed to Oct. 1 the start of a trial in a criminal negligence case brought against eight people allegedly involved in the death of football… Read more »
Nigeria: Okpekpe Race Organisers Celebrate First Nigerian to Run Sub 31 Minutes
Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of the Gold Label Okpekpke International 10km Road Race, say Francis James' first sub-31 minutes performance at this year's edition shows their… Read more »
May 29
Nigeria: May 29 - EFCC Secures 3,175 Convictions, Recovers N156bn in 1 Year
The executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the commission secured 3,175 convictions and recovered N156,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ban On Sachet Alcoholic Drinks Will Affect Economy - Group
A group, the Concerned Citizens of Nigeria (CONCON), has stated that the continued ban on sachet alcoholic drinks in Nigeria will affect the nation's economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Teesside Varsity - Federal Govt Moves to Stop Deportation of Nigerian Students From UK
In response to the recent deportation orders issued against some Nigerian students at Teesside University in the United Kingdom, the Federal Government of Nigeria, on Sunday, held… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Minister Ezekwesili Rejects New National Anthem, Says Law Is 'Obnoxious'
A former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has rejected the new National Anthem, saying she will always stick to the old National Anthem of 'Arise O Compatriots'. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Commander Lawal Kwalba Surrenders to Troops in Kaduna
A notorious terrorist commander identified as Lawal Kwalba has surrendered to the troops of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: 31 Killed, 40 Missing As Terrorists Attack Fishermen in Borno
No fewer than 31 fishermen have been killed while 40 others have been declared missing when suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists launched a deadly attack on Tunbun Rogo, a fishing… Read more »
Nigeria: Come Clean On Fuel Subsidy, Tax Regime, Others, Atiku, PDP Tell Tinubu
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has reflected on the one year anniversary of President Bola Tinubu in office and declared that Nigeria is not working. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Policies Enhancing Food Security, Social Welfare - APC Council
President Bola Tinubu administration made notable strides in addressing food insecurity and improving social welfare programs, says the APC Non-Serving Senators Council. Read more »
Nigeria: 300 Informal Settlements Razed As Gas Explosion Hits Lagos Community
Over 300 wooden shanties have been damaged in a recent gas explosion at Tejousho NTA 10 axis in Lagos on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Real Reasons Tinubu Okayed Old Nigeria's National Anthem
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the National Anthem Bill 2024, reverting to the old Nigeria's national anthem, "Nigeria, we hail thee" from "Arise O Compatriot" on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Reject Use of Foreign Mercenaries to Combat Insecurity
The Federal House of Representatives on Wednesday stepped down an amendment to a motion, seeking foreign intervention to address Nigeria's insecurity challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: May 29 - Fix Forex Crisis, Rising Inflation, Manufacturers, Labour Charge Tinubu
Manufacturers and labour unions across the country have urged the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, address instability in the forex market amidst rising inflation… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Kills 30 Terrorists in Borno, Katsina
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said no fewer than 30 terrorists have been killed in airstrikes conducted in Kankara local government area of Katsina State and Tumbun Fulani near Lake… Read more »
Nigeria: May 29 - Tinubu's Economic Policies Punitive, Poor Implementation, Sequencing Major Problems - Economists
Economic experts have described the economic policies of the federal government in the last year as punitive rather than reformative due to an error of bad sequencing and poor… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Orders Outgoing VCs of Varsities to Hand Over to Deputies
The Federal Government has directed all the outgoing vice chancellors in federal universities to nominate a Deputy Vice Chancellor to temporarily serve as acting vice chancellor of… Read more »
Nigeria: Confusion As Courts Give Counter Orders On Kano Emirate
There tussle over the Kano Emirate stool has kicked up more confusion for Kano citizens after two high courts yesterday gave contradictory orders as to who is the rightful Emir of… Read more »
May 28
Nigeria: Ekiti to Vaccinate 300,000 Girls Against HPV
Ekiti State Government has expressed its plans to vaccinate no fewer the 300,000 girl-child across the 16 local government areas of the state against the Human Papilloma Virus… Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Kannywood Actress Fati Usman Dies
The Kannywood film industry have lost another Veteran actor, Fatima Usman popularly known as Fati Slow Motion. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Zamfara Group Chairman Tackles Impostor Over False Claims
The chairman of the Concerned Youths of Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, Zahraddeen Dahiru Usman, has asserted his position as the legitimate… Read more »
Nigeria: Media Coalition Premieres Documentary to Curb Human Trafficking
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Media Coalition and Awareness To Halt Trafficking (MeCAHT) has unveiled a documentary film "I Wish I Knew" aimed at educating Nigerians on… Read more »
Nigeria: Fintiri Declares 3-Day Mourning for Lamorde, Lawmaker
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has announced three-day mourning to mark the demise of the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde and a… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, China Collaborate to Drive Abuja Creative City Project
The Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy, Mr Zhang Yi, has reaffirmed China's commitment to collaborate with Nigeria in Cultural Exchange Programmes and infrastructure… Read more »
Nigeria: Remi Tinubu Appeals for Compassion Towards Children
First Lady Remi Tinubu has described children as sources of immense joy who need to be given more love, care, and compassion by parents and guardians. Read more »
