April 27, 2023
Nigeria: AFN Names Godbless, 41 Others for African U18, U20 Championships
The Athletics Federation of Nigerian (AFN), has named 42 athletes to compete for honours at the combined 4th African U18 Championships and the 15th African U20 championships… Read more »
April 26, 2023
Nigeria: No Nigerian Has Died in Sudan Conflict, Says Federal Govt
The federal government has assured that no Nigerian life has been lost to the ongoing civil war in Sudan, even as it disclosed that many Nigerians had already been evacuated by sea… Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Drug-Free, Unencumbered By Identity Scandals Like You, Atiku Tells Tinubu - Tribunal
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has said he has been able to run for the office of the President of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapped Monarch - We Are Making Progress in Security - Kogi Govt
The Kogi State Government on Wednesday broke its silence over the kidnap of the Traditional Ruler of Aghara Bunu in Kabba/ Bunu Local Government Area, Chief David Obadofin, saying… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Urges Nigerians to Shun Bleaching Creams to Avert Cancer, Kidney Diseases
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged Nigerians to shun use of bleaching creams that mostly contain mercuric compounds to avert skin… Read more »
Nigeria: Environmentalists Want NDDC Forensic Audit Report Released
The people of the Niger Delta region have called for the release of the report of the forensic audit carried out on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), between 2021 and… Read more »
Nigeria: I Have Not Withdrawn From 10th Senate Presidency Race - Sani Musa
A frontline contender for the 10th Senate Presidency, Senator Sani Musa, yesterday said he has not withdrawn from the race. He was reacting to reports that northern aspirants had… Read more »
Nigeria: Fit-Again Jamilu Collins Thanks NFF, Super Eagles' Teammates
Super Eagles' defender, Jamilu Collins, who suffered a season-long anterior cruciate ligament injury while playing for his club Cardiff City, has thanked NFF President Ibrahim… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Nigeria: Flood Submerges 300 Houses in Taraba
No fewer than 300 houses and business premises were submerged by flood on Monday in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, following a downpour that lasted for hours. Read more »
Nigeria: As Nigerians Swim in Poverty, Retiring Govs Expect Opulent Pensions!
Many Nigerians have lost any hope of receiving their pensions after retirement from civil service. Indeed, in Benue, no one has received gratuity in the 8 years of Samuel Ortom as… Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan - Northern Coalition Condemns Delay in Evacuating Nigerians
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), yesterday, condemned Nigerian authorities for delay in evacuating Nigerian citizens trapped in Sudan as crisis in the country rages on. Read more »
April 24, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Off to Ghana for Summit of Guinea Heads of State, Govts
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for Accra on Tuesday, April 25 to attend the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of… Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace Pledges to Evacuate 4,000 Trapped Nigerians From Sudan
Air Peace Airline has expressed willingness to evacuate 4,000 trapped Nigerians stranded in war-torn Sudan away from the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 42 Terrorists, Destroy 12 Camps in Borno, Zamfara
Troops of the 21-Armoured Brigade, Bama, of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) and 199 Special Forces Battalion in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have killed 35 Boko… Read more »
Nigeria: 168 People Evacuated As 2 Buildings Collapse in Lagos, Ibadan
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), South-West Zone, has declared that over 168 persons have been displaced in the two-storey building collapse in Ibadan, Oyo State… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Low Patronage - Mass Metering Programme in Limbo As Manufacturers Divest
Most licence holders in Nigeria's local meter manufacturing sector are divesting into other lines of business following low patronage from both government and the Electricity… Read more »
Nigeria: Missing Crude Oil - SERAP Threatens to Sue Federal Govt
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has threatened to drag the federal government to court if it fails to investigate allegations that over 149 million barrels… Read more »
April 23, 2023
Nigeria: Serap Threatens to Sue Federal Govt If It Fails to Probe Missing Crude Oil
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has threatened to drag the federal government to court if it fails to investigate allegations that over 149 million barrels… Read more »
Nigeria: Artefacts - Benin Monarch Notifies Netherlands of Nigeria's Gazette On Custody
In a bid to ensure that the looted Benin artefacts were returned to their rightful place, His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has notified the Ambassador of Netherlands… Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Under Spotlight On Glo-Sponsored African Voices
This week's edition of the popular television magazine, CNN African Voices ChangeMakers will be spotlighting America-born Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer, Davido. African… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Reviews HIV Program Progress, Plans for Sustainable Future in Nigeria
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has hosted federal and state ministries, health agency leadership and HIV program implementing partners in… Read more »
April 22, 2023
Nigeria: Savannah Signs Share Purchase Agreement With Cameroonian Oil Firm
Savannah Energy Plc has announced that, its wholly owned subsidiary, Savannah Midstream Investment Limited(SMIL), has signed a Share Purchase Agreement(SPA), with the national oil… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Years After Oba of Benin Invocation, Edo Sex Victims Brace-Up Against Traffickers
The long war against human trafficking in Edo State and other parts of the nation by various state governments and other stakeholders seems to be recording milestones regardless of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Resort to Self-Help As Gunmen Kill 1,930 People, Kidnap Over 500 in 4 Months
No fewer than 1,930 Nigerians have been killed by gunmen this year while 582 people have been kidnapped by non-state actors. Read more »
Nigeria: As Lawmakers in Katsina Tussle for Speaker's Seat
The outcome of the governorship and State House of Assembly elections in Katsina State have flared a new permutation that stirred political gladiators lobbying to be part of the… Read more »