January 09
Nigeria: NSCDC Sets Up Probe Panel Over Death of Volunteer in Kano
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has set up a committee of inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of one of its… Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions Trail Rivers Assembly's Fresh Move to Impeach Fubara
Reactions have trailed the resumption of impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and her deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, by members of the Rivers… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Reaffirms Commitment to Create Enabling Environments to Support Creativity
Lagos State government is creating an enabling environment to supports creativity and encourages investment to position the state as a hub for arts, entertainment, and cultural… Read more »
Nigeria: Sultan to Tinubu - Visit Kasuwar Daji, Make National Broadcast to Dissuade Reprisals
The Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit Kasuwar Daji and… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Urges Enrolment As Social Workers Shortage Grows
The federal government has urged Nigerian youths to enrol in social work institutions to address the growing shortage of professional social workers amid rising poverty and social… Read more »
Nigeria: Farouk Ahmed - Why Dangote May Have Withdrawn Petition From ICPC to EFCC
Fresh facts have emerged as to why Business mogul Aliko Dangote withdrew the petition he sent to the Independent and Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) against Engineer Farouk… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Chief Commiserates With Bayelsa Govt
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commiserated with the Bayelsa State Government over the demise of the Deputy Governor, late Senator Lawrence… Read more »
January 08
Ghana: U.S. Detains Ghana's Corruption-Accused Ex-Finance Minister
Ghana's former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, who is wanted at home on suspicion of corruption, has been detained by United States immigration authorities, according to his… Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever's Stubborn Grip
The latest figures from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) paint a sobering picture of the country's ongoing battle with Lassa fever. Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Federal Government Disburses Outstanding Afcon Match Bonuses to Super Eagles
The Federal Government has confirmed the disbursement of outstanding match bonuses to the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco,… Read more »
Nigeria: Rector Warns Against Extortion of Students
Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Engr. Ibraheem Abdul, has warned its newly recruited teaching and non-teaching staff against extorting students. Read more »
Nigeria: Broadband Subscriptions Hit 109.6m As Regulator Tightens Operators' Quality of Service Rules
The executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has disclosed that broadband subscriptions in Nigeria grew… Read more »
Nigeria: Fintiri Administration Continues Paying Backlog of Gratuities to Adamawa Pensioners
The Adamawa State Government under the leadership of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has continued the payment of outstanding gratuities owed to pensioners in the state, covering… Read more »
Nigeria: After Fintiri - The Moral Duty to Protect People-Centred Politics
There are periods in the life of a society when governance stops being a distant abstraction and becomes a living presence in the daily experience of ordinary people. In Adamawa… Read more »
Nigeria: Researchers Share Firsthand Experiences of Tetfund's Research Impact
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to strengthen research and innovation in its tertiary institutions, researchers funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) are offering… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of N231bn Properties Linked to Malami
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Minister of Justice, to the Federal Government. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Overcame - Ishaku Amos: From Insurgency, IDP Camp to Doctoral Studies in Us
For Ishaku Amos, a native of Gwoza local government area, it was not the head of the road when he was displaced by insurgency from his community in Borno State and headed up in an… Read more »
Nigeria: Ahmed Isah - The Voice of the Voiceless
In a country where systemic gaps often swallow the cries of the common man, Ahmed Isah, the "Ordinary President" of Brekete Family Human Rights Radio and Television, has built an… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Gov Laudds Outgoing Police Commissioner for Dedication to Security
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has lauded the outgoing commissioner of police, CP Bello Sani, for his tireless efforts in bolstering security in the state. Idris made the… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Diri Orders Mandatory Health Check for Cabinet Members
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered the commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, to ensure that all members of the State Executive Council (SEC)… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Commends Judge for Warning Against Bribery in Malami's Trial
The Democratic Front for Rule of Law, a coalition of civil society organisations, has commended a Federal High Court Judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, for issuing a stern warning against… Read more »
Nigeria: Dogara Promises Federal Govt Presence in Mambila Plateau
The chairman of, National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakubu Dogara, has promised to collaborate with the Taraba… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Indigenes Hail Wike On Land Compensation
The indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have lauded the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for the significant progress made in the reintegration and… Read more »
Nigeria: I Have No Price Tag - Kwankwaso
Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that he has no "price tag," insisting that his conscience and… Read more »
Nigeria: No Past Administration Did Half of What Abdulrazaq Has Done for Kwara Youths - APC Stalwart
A former commissioner for Special Duties who is also the patron of the Kwara Coalition of APC support groups, Alh Razaq Lawal, has declared that no past administration in the state… Read more »
