Nigeria: Stop Advising Peter Obi to Leave LP, Party Officer Cautions Supporters

Many members of Peter Obi's support base, popularly called the 'Obidients', have recently called on him to leave the LP amid a leadership crisis rocking the party. Read more »

Nigeria: Renowned Nigerian Documentary Photographer, Filmmaker Tam Fiofori Is Dead

Tam Fiofori, a writer, critic, and media consultant, died on Tuesday at 82. Read more »

Nigeria: MPC Committed to Aggressively Tackling Inflation - Cardoso

Mr Cardoso also said the CBN is "relatively pleased" with the progress it has made in stabilising the naira Read more »

Nigeria: What Nigerian Govt, Citizens Should Do to Prevent Chemical Explosions - Experts

Nigeria has witnessed a series of devastating chemical explosions, which, experts say, can be curbed through responsible use of chemicals and firm regulatory and enforcement… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Discontinues Price Verification System for Form 'M' Applications

Form M is required for all importers bringing goods into Nigeria with foreign currency. Read more »

Nigeria: Beauty Queen Advocates Menstrual Hygiene in Nigerian Schools

The campaign also featured talks on the need to avoid violence especially fighting between students of different schools. Read more »

Nigeria: Kalgwai Fishing Festival Set to Boost Tourism, Economic Growth in Jigawa

The biggest fish caught at the colourful festival weighed 100 kilograms, followed by 90 and 80 kilograms, respectively. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Gives $2 Million in Aid to Red Cross, WFP

The Nigerian Red Cross, which aims to reach 3,500 households in Adamawa, Anambra, Oyo, Kebbi, Kogi and Rivers states, got a cheque of $906,205. Read more »

Nigeria: How Anambra Security Votes Money Moved to Private Companies Under Ex-Governor Obiano - Witnesses

Mr Obiano faces nine charges of diversion of over N4 billion from the Anambra State Government's security votes account in his last five years in office. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Eno Releases N4.755bn for Gratuities, Allowances for Akwa Ibom Civil Servants

"The governor believes strongly in promoting the wellbeing of retirees and the current workforce." Read more »

Nigeria: Court Restrains Sokoto Govt From Removing District Heads

Buhari Tambuwal and Abubakar Kassim sued the Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmad Aliyu, the Attorney-General of Sokoto State and the Sokoto Sultanate Council. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 2,245 Terrorists, Apprehends 3,682 Others - DHQ

DHQ said the military operations took place between April and June 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Only Lazy Journalists Should Be Scared of Artificial Intelligence - Founder, RadioNow

"There is a lot of fear around--people saying AI is coming to take our jobs. AI will not take your job unless you are a lazy journalist because, at the heart of journalism,… Read more »

Nigeria: President Federation Cup - Abia Warriors, El-Kanemi Gear Up for Final in Lagos

While El-Kanemi are seeking a third title, Abia Warriors are battling for their maiden success. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Is Yet to Commence Vaccine Production - Minister

The minister said local production of vaccines is imperative to strengthening the country's health sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Why Failed Bomber Targeted Port Harcourt Hotel - Fubara

The oil-rich state has been plagued by a political crisis because of the battle for the control of its political structure. Read more »

Nigeria: Just in - Fire Guts Dangote Refinery

"We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our effluent treatment plant," Mr Chiejina, said Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - State Govt Must End Open Defecation - Minister

The minister urged other states of the federation to emulate Jigawa State, which he noted is the only state declared free of open defecation. Read more »

Nigeria: Report Diversion of Health Funds in Your Communities, Minister Tasks Nigerians

In March, the Nigerian government authorised the disbursement of N25 billion through the BHCPF across states of the federation. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Residents Jubilant As Terror Kingpin Relocates to Their Area, Praise Him in New Song

A song released in June by some unidentified singers allegedly from Tsafe says Mr Gide's arrival has allowed them to resume farming in the area. Read more »

Nigeria: Data Breach Being Investigated By NDPC, Communications Minister Assures

"I have engaged my colleague, the Minister of Interior, who supervises the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and I am aware that his ministry and the agency are on top… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, NASS to Extend 2023 Budget, Supplementary Appropriations Act to Beat Expiry Date

The lawmakers are planning to extend the two budgets till 31 December. Read more »

Nigeria: 2,600 People Killed in Benue Attacks in One Year - Amnesty International

Mrs Magaji further said 18 out of the 23 local government areas (LGAs) in Benue State were constantly under security threats by armed attackers. Read more »

Africa: 90% of Tramadol Seizures Globally Occur in Africa - UNODC

"More than 90 per cent of tramadol seizures over the past five years worldwide were seized in Africa, predominantly West Africa." Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, ASUU Meet to Avert Strike By Lecturers' Union

"The government has spent one year in office and we have not been called for any formal meeting. Today we are having the first formal meeting." Read more »