February 02
Nigeria: Reporter's Diary - How Lagos Police's Brutality Against Protesters, Journalists Put My Life in Danger
I could barely breathe. My eyes burned. I gasped for air and repeatedly told the officers, "I cannot breathe. I am a journalist." It did not matter. Read more »
Nigeria: Vandalism - Onanuga's 'Shoot-At-Sight' Comment Draws Criticism On Social Media
Mr Onanuga was reacting to a social media post by an X user, @salawueedris1 who accused vandals of cutting and removing starter bars and shoulder rods from the ongoing road… Read more »
Nigeria: CPPE Urges Farm Price Stabilisation, Farmer Income Protection Framework
The CPPE has warned that the recent sharp drop in food prices, while easing consumer pressure, is inflicting heavy losses on farmers and could undermine Nigeria's food security. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Radda Hosts APC Top Consultation On Governance, Development
The meeting brought together party leaders and stakeholders from all 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs), including elders, political office holders, and grassroots members. Read more »
Nigeria: Medical Malpractice - Stemming the Tide of Dysfunction in Our Hospitals
These questionable and tragic episodes, as scary and avoidable as they are, feed the penchant for medical tourism to the US, UK, India and other countries by Nigerians who can… Read more »
Nigeria: Grammys 2026 - Tyla Retains Best African Music Performance, Defeats Wizkid, Burna Boy, Others (Full Winners List)
With the latest win, Tyla becomes the first artiste to claim the title twice since the category was created. Read more »
Nigeria: APC, ADC Bicker Over Ongoing Ruling Party's E-Registration Exercise
The APC said the ADC's allegation of forcing people, including civil servants, to register as its members, was triggered by "the phenomenal success" of the exercise and was… Read more »
Nigeria: Malami Asks Court to Set Aside Interim Forfeiture Order On 57 Assets Traced to Him
Mr Malami, who served as the AGF during the late former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, sought two categories of orders lifting the interim forfeiture orders on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos City Marathon - Organisers Break Down $250,000 Prize Purse for 42km Elite Race
Under the official breakdown, the winner of the 42km elite race will take home $50,000, while the second-place finisher will earn $20,000. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Arraign More Suspects Linked to Benue Killings
This comes five months after the AGF office arraigned nine terrorism suspects linked to the 13 June 2025 attack in Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: Citizens Versus Taxpayers, Behind Nigeria's Productivity Dilemma, By Uddin Ifeanyi
If you can, however briefly, ignore the debate over whether, in its policymaking, the federal government should see Nigerians as citizens rather than as taxpayers, then, the Tinubu… Read more »
Nigeria: Wema, Mutual Benefits, Presco Top Stock Pick This Week
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Hits Goal 200 As Galatasaray Cruise
In the 26th minute, the striker won a penalty after being fouled in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Faith and Traditional Leaders Are Essential to Ending Gender-Based Violence
On the eve of this historic conference, we say to funders and practitioners addressing GBV: let's scale up efforts to leverage the power of faith and traditional leaders to stop… Read more »
Nigeria: Presumptuous!, By Wole Olaoye
In recent times, quite a number of ponderous statements have been credited to some self-styled 'northern' groups as regards the economy and governance. You would think the other… Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj 2026 - Nigeria Beats Saudi Deadline, Secures Accommodation for Intending Pilgrims
NAHCON said the conclusion of the accommodation uploads and approval/acceptance by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj is in line with the directive of Vice President Kashim Shettima. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Workers From Embarking On Mass Protest, Strike Against Wike, Fcta
The claimants had told the court that the chairpwrson of the FCT council of the workers' Union had sent a message of mobilisation to members and affiliated unions for a mass… Read more »
Nigeria: NMDPRA Warns Nigerians Against Fake Recruitment
The agency advised members of the public to rely only on its official communication channels for accurate and up-to-date information about its activities. Read more »
Africa: Experts Call for Africa-Led Research to Transform Health Outcomes
The call was made on Monday in Abuja at the SPARK Africa Translational Research Bootcamp and Conference, which brought together health professionals, researchers and professors… Read more »
Nigeria: Pastor Chris Okafor Returns to Church As Doris Ogala Escalates Allegations
Doris Ogala continues to level fresh allegations against him despite a court order restraining her from public commentary. Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Advocate Ethical Governance, Institutional Reform At National Leadership Dialogue
Organised by the African Leadership Initiative West Africa, it focused on collaborative strategies for strengthening institutions and advancing sustainable national development. Read more »
Nigeria: Obafemi, H.I.D. Awolowo Memorial Tournament Kicks Off As 32 Teams Battle in Lagos
The annual competition, organised for children, features 16 teams each in the Under-10 boys' and Under-17 girls' categories, Read more »
Nigeria: Lawyers Identify Obstacles to ACJ Law Implementation in Cross River
The Administration of Criminal Justice (ACJ) law was enacted to speed up criminal trials, protect suspects' rights, and eliminate delays caused by outdated procedural practices. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Africa Must Invest in Science Amid Global Polycrisis - Pate
Delivering his keynote address, Mr Pate said scientific inquiry has historically driven major advances in human civilisation, including improvements in life expectancy, disease… Read more »
Nigeria: Demolitions - Activists Call for Probe Into Police Crackdown On Lagos Protest
The activists demanded compensation for victims, restoration of demolished properties, independent investigations into alleged abuses, and the immediate removal of Mr Jimoh. Read more »
