Nigeria: IGP Orders Personnel to Wear Black Band in Tribute to Late Coas for Seven Days - Lagbaja

The Federal Government had on Wednesday ordered the national flag to be flown at half-mast to mourn the deceased COAS, who was appointed on 19 June 2023 by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorised Inter-Border Communities in Niger, Kaduna Mourn Army Chief Lagbaja

Mr Lagbaja, a lieutenant general, while serving as General Officer Commanding, I Division Kaduna, led operations against groups terrorising border communities in Birnin Gwari,… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Women Run - Organisers Thrilled With Massive Turnout As Foreign Runners Arrive

Coordinator Tayo Popoola expressed delight at the response while emphasising the need for control to maintain the event's integrity. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 10, Burn Homes in Niger

Eyewitnesses said the bandits set homes and goods ablaze during the attack. Read more »

Nigeria: Nimet Predicts Three-Day Sunshine, Haziness From Thursday

NiMet urged the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles are in suspension. Read more »

Africa: Experts Converge in Lagos to Discuss Africa's Preparedness Against Global Health Threats

The two-day conference is organised by the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium (GET) in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Extends Hypertension Screening, Urges Residents to Take Advantage

The health commissioner recently revealed that 30 per cent of the state's residents suffer from hypertension, with 70 per cent unaware of their condition. Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Marketers Seek to Dismiss Dangote Refinery's Suit

The marketers requested that the court dismiss Dangote's claims, insisting that competitive practices are essential to Nigeria's economic health and the oil sector's viability. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Must Hold Govt Accountable for Quality Healthcare - Minister

Mr Pate said while strides have been made in healthcare affordability and insurance coverage, achieving universal access to quality healthcare remains an ongoing challenge. Read more »

Nigeria: Oyo Govt Approves New Minimum Wage for Workers

Mr Oyelade said the new scale will be implemented as soon as the consequential adjustments process is completed by the committee which comprises top government and labour… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorist Leaders Begging to Surrender - Nigerian Military

"We are opening a surrendering corridor for that purpose." Read more »

Nigeria: Inside Controversies Trailing Recruitment, Appointment of Unizik Vice Chancellor

A new twist has now been added to the controversy as the Federal Ministry of Education nullifies the recruitment and appointment. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed As Bomb Explodes in Nigerian Market

The police have confirmed the development. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Chief Dies

Born on 28 February 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on 19 June 2023, by President Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Man Convicted of Theft in U.S. Emerged Traditional Ruler in Nigeria

The Nigerian man was convicted of theft at the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, State of Maryland in the US in April 1997, according to court documents obtained by PREMIUM… Read more »

Nigeria: My Talent, Not Looks, Got Me Far in Nollywood - Carolyna Hutchings

Born to a Scottish father and a Nigerian mother, Carolyna began her acting journey in 2004 and gained the spotlight with her role in Deadly Care. Read more »

Nigeria: NAPTIP Trains 500 Teachers On Human Trafficking

The agency's Director-General, Binta Bello, said this at the opening of a Training of Trainers Workshop for teachers in Colleges of Education in Benue, Delta and Enugu on Wednesday… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagbaja - Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting

Initially scheduled for today, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Taoreed Lagbaja. Read more »

Nigeria: Bayelsa Group Seeks Reparation for Environmental Pollution

Governor Diri led the group to meet with President Tinubu in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Nimet Partners With NCDC to Enhance Disease Preparedness, Response

The NiMet's Director General, Charles Anosike, emphasised that climate change poses significant health threats. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N1.3 Billion Fraud - Court Orders Arrest of Dana Air Md

The federal government, through its lawyer, Mojisola-Okeya Esho, had, on 10 October prayed the court to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of the Dana Air chief. Read more »

Nigeria: International Road Racer Mhlaba-Adebo Gears Up for Lagos Women Run

Concurrently, the Lagos Women Run Expo kicked off on Tuesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, featuring an empowerment programme for women Read more »

Nigeria: University Honours Ex-APC National Secretary

Mr Akpanudoedehe urged the alumni to come together and raise an endowment fund for research for the institution. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Disbursement of N75 Billion Loans to Msmes

"If you need any information, if you are not sure of anything, go to the Bank of Industry." Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - I Was Not Aware of Minors' Arrest Until They Were Arraigned - Governor Yusuf

Mr Yusuf assured that his administration would do everything humanly possible to reunite the children with their parents. Read more »