Nigeria: New Osun Monarch, Owa of Igbajo, Begins 7-Day Seclusion Rites

Following the approval by the Osun State Government on the appointment of Dr Makinde Ademola Stephen Kayode as new Owa of Igbajo in Boluwaduro local government area of the State,… Read more »

Nigeria: Return of Poliomyelitis

The resurgence in Nigeria of Poliomyelitis, a severe infectious viral disease, usually affecting children or young adults, that inflames the brainstem and spinal cord, sometimes… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Has You in Mind, Shettima Tells Nigerians

Vice President Kashim Shettima has told Nigerians to rest assured that President Bola Tinubu has the country in mind, admitting that Nigeria is currently facing daunting… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Raises Customs Duty Rate to N1,624.7/$1 As Naira Weakens

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the exchange rate for calculating Customs duties at the nation's seaports by 1.9 per cent following further depreciation in the value… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Increases Charges Against Fayose's Ally, Agbele, to 24

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has increased the charges against Abiodun Agbele, the associate of the former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose from 11 to 24. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Bandits Attack Kaduna Community, Abduct 61

No fewer than 61 persons were reportedly abducted by suspected bandits who attacked Buda community in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: N3trn Budget Padding - Ningi's Journey to 3-Month Suspension

The Senate has suspended the chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Abdul Ningi, for three months following the interview he granted to BBC Hausa in which he alleged that about… Read more »

Nigeria: High Tax On Sweetened Beverages Will Boost Excise Revenue By 972 Percent - Report

If the federal government peg the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax at a rate of N130 per litre, it would lead to a substantial increase of excise tax revenue to N729 billion,… Read more »

Nigeria: FEC Mourns Former Health Minister, Aduku

The secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), George Akume, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), mourns the death of the former minister of state for… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Secures $1.3bn for Kano-Niger Rail Line

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Transportation has announced a major milestone in the financing of the Kano-Katsina-Jibiya-Maradi in Niger railway project, with the… Read more »

Nigeria: Suspected 'Yahoo-Yahoo' Boy Crushes Two Pupils to Death in Ogun

A suspected internet fraudster popularly referred to as "Yahoo-yahoo" boy, ridding in an Honda Saloon car on Monday morning, crushed two primary school pupils to death in Ijebu -… Read more »

Nigeria: Delta Nurses Hail Gov Oborevwori Over 'Liberation From Age-Long Bondage'

Nurses under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, (NANNM), on Monday commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State for liberating them from… Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi PDP Mourns Gabriel Aduku, Designer of Party's Logo

The Kogi State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mourned the demise of Chief Gabriel Aduku, the designer of the party's logo, who died in the Unites States of America… Read more »

Nigeria: Japa - Thousands of Nigerians Affected As UK Bans Health Workers From Bringing Dependants

The hope to migrate by health and care workers with their dependents from Nigeria and other countries to the United Kingdom have been dashed with the ban to that effect on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, IBB in Closed-Door Meeting in Niger

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, visited the former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), where they both discussed state of the nation. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Sentences Man to Death for Armed Robbery, Conspiracy

A 30-year-old man, Bello Abduquadril, has been sentenced to death by hanging by a High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti over armed robbery. Read more »

Nigeria: 5-Storey Building Collapses in Anambra

A five-storey building under construction has collapsed in Onitsha, Anambra State's commercial hub. Read more »

Nigeria: Sultan Declares Monday First Day of Ramadan

The Sultan of Sokoto, His Emminence Sa'ad Abubakar III, has declared Monday, March 11, 2024, as the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan in the Islamic lunar calendar 1445. Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja in Darkness As Vandals Destroy Transmission Line

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported that one of its critical infrastructures, the Shiroro-Katampe 330kV transmission line, has been vandalised and a component… Read more »

Nigeria: Minna Airport Renamed After Tinubu As President Visits Niger

Niger State government has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Monday commission the remodelled Minna Airport renamed 'Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport' in Minna,… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt to Construct More Dams for Water Supply, Irrigation

The Federal Government is planning to construct more dams to ensure adequate supply of potable water and support irrigation purposes across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Marwa Seeks Amendment to NDLEA Act to Boost War Against Illicit Drugs

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa (rtd) said that the successful amendment of the NDLEA Act will enhance the war against illicit drugs. Read more »

Nigeria: Comedian Destalker Opens Up On Depression, Suicide Attempts

Nigerian comedian, Oghenekowhoyan Onaibe Desmond, popularly known as DesTalker, has shared his deeply personal journey battling depression and grappling with suicidal thoughts. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano to Partner With Afrinvest to Enhance Trade, Dev't

The Kano State Government has announced its intention to partner with Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited to modernise and enhance trade and development in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Directs Dia to Go After Those Calling for Coup Against Tinubu Govt

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has directed the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to go after those calling for military takeover and truncation… Read more »