April 07, 2023
South Africa: Amapiano's Finest - the Best Artists From South Africa's Hottest Genre
Amapiano, which emerged in South African music in the mid-2010s, is a house music subgenre that is a hybrid of deep house, jazz, and lounge music and is distinguished by synths and… Read more »
Nigeria: No Life Lost in Bayelsa Boat Mishap - Maritime Workers
Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Bayelsa State has said that no death was recorded after a local boat - MV Tari conveying goods and passengers from Yenagoa to communities in… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Oyebanji's Election As Ekiti Governor
Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji. The court dismissed the appeal by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, Chief… Read more »
Nigeria: End Killings in Kaduna, Benue, Plateau, Niger Delta Congress Urges Federal Govt
Niger Delta Congress (NDC) has called on the federal government to end the unprovoked killings going on in the Middle Belt especially in Southern Kaduna, Benue and Plateau states. Read more »
Nigeria: Be Impartial On Post-Election Matters, CNPP Tells Federal Govt, Security Agencies
Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has admonished the federal government and security agencies, particularly the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - Moghalu Defends Nobel Laureate Soyinka, Blasts Critics
A former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has publicly defended Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, amid widespread social media criticisms… Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Regulate Nigerian Medics From Going Abroad Passes Second Reading
In a bid to halt the increasing numbers of medical doctors leaving Nigeria for greener pastures, a Bill sponsored by Rep Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson to prevent Nigerian-trained medical… Read more »
Africa: Democracy Still Best for Africa Despite Recent Coups - Buhari
Two outgoing Ambassadors to Nigeria were on Thursday hosted in farewell audiences at the State House, Abuja, by President Muhammadu Buhari, and they had kind words to say about… Read more »
Nigeria: P&ID - Court Adjourns Lagos Ex-AG's Trial Over Disagreements On Documents
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court has adjourned the trial of a former Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Olasupo Shasore (SAN)… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi Violent Protest Targeted At APC Chieftains - Ishiagu Leaders
Community leaders in Ishiagu in Ivo local government area of Ebonyi State have alleged that the peaceful protest organised by women of the area which turned violent was hijacked by… Read more »
Nigeria: I Love Nigerian Food, Dance, I'll Be Back - Outgoing UK Envoy
Outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Wendy Laing, has described Nigeria as a place to be and live. Read more »
Nigeria: 755 Died, 1,321 Injured By Explosive Devices in North East - UN
United Nations Mine Action Services (UNMAS) in collaboration with Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE) has urged the federal government to expedite action to… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Nigeria: Peter Obi - I'm Being Pressured to Leave Nigeria, Says Viral Audio Clip of Conversation With Oyedepo Fake
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has said that since aftermath of the outcome of the 2023 presidential election and the attendant litigation to challenge… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Vehicles, Equipment Sighted in Edo for Sudan Mission - DHQ
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said military fighting vehicles and equipment painted in United Nations (UN) colour sighted in Edo State are being moved through the Warri Port to… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA, Customs Sign MOU to Tackle Illicit Drugs At Point of Entrance
Chairman/chief executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) and the comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS),… Read more »
Africa: Africa Oil Corp to Reduce Emission in Nigeria
Africa Oil Corp has initiated key programmes that will result in gas flare reduction from its operating oil assets in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Obi, Datti-Ahmed Kick Over Federal Govt's Treason Allegation
The Nigeria Labour Party (LP) has accused the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, of misinforming the international community. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Offers 9 Percent Funding to Shipowners for Vessel Acquisition
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), has expressed interest in taking part in… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Opens Second Niger Bridge May 15, Completes Loko-Oweto Bridge
Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Raji Fashola said the Loko-Oweto Bridge has been completed and ready for opening before the end of President Muhammadu Buhari's… Read more »
Nigeria: Relief As Federal Govt Halts Planned Raise in Excise Duty On Beverages
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed relief following the decision of the federal government to halt the proposed increase in excise duty on alcoholic,… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Nigeria: Labour Party Accuses Lai Mohammed of Misinforming International Community
The Labour Party (LP) has accused the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, of misinforming the international community. Read more »
Nigeria: Former Head Judiciary Desk, Leadership, Ahuraka Isah, Is Dead
Former head of LEADERSHIP Newspaper Judiciary Desk, Ahuraka Isah, is dead. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Crisis - Account for Party Funds, National Vice Chair Tells Adamu
The post-election crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) is brewing by the day as national vice chairman (North West) of the party, Mallam Salihu Moh Lukman, has asked… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Foresee Nigeria Breaking Epileptic Power Jinx
Key stakeholders in the electricity industry have predicted an enhanced inclusive growth, economic competitive indexes after President Muhammadu Buhari assented to 16 constitution… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Protesters Warn Opposition, U.S., UK, Others Against Insurrection
Nigerians from various ethnic groups under the aegis of "The Natives" on Monday stormed the streets of Abuja in protest against alleged incitement and provocation by the opposition… Read more »