Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Seeks Unesco Recognition of Ojude Oba Festival

The Minister of Culture, Arts and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa- Musawa, described Ojude Oba as a platform for fostering the unity of the country as well as one of the country's… Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara Appoints Caretaker Chairpersons for Rivers Lgas

Governor Fubara appoints vocal critic of former Governor Wike as chairperson of Obio/Akpor local government area. Read more »

Nigeria: Naija Times Publisher, Braimah, Nominated for Alumni Award of UK's University of Roehampton

The university says his nomination stood out among an incredibly talented pool of candidates. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed As Police Take Over Local Council Secretariats in Rivers

A police officer is among those killed, the police said. Read more »

Nigeria: I Thought I Would Be Handed N300 Million Once I Resumed At National Assembly - Rep

"There is nothing you can discuss on the floor of the state assembly; if the governor does not sanction it, there is no way it will fly." Read more »

Nigeria: Edo PDP Expels Shaibu, Orbih

Shaibu recently declared support for Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, in the 21 September governorship election in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Residents Turn to Charcoal Stove As Kerosene Price Soars

"I stopped using kerosene when the price increased to N900, and because I am afraid of using cooking gas, I quickly opted for charcoal as an energy cooking source." Read more »

Nigeria: 'Wizkid Asked Me to Take Down Our Song, Mary Jane' - Terry G

"The memory I ended with Wizkid is good; we ended with love, and I placed him so much on a high priority." Read more »

Nigeria: No Confirmed Cholera Case in Abia - Health Official

The state recorded 109 cases of stooling and vomiting in six of its 17 local government areas. Read more »

Nigeria: Country Plans to Send First Citizen to Space - Official

Mr Adepoju said the feat is based on a partnership between his agency and the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA). Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Government Commiserates With Saraki Over Mother's Death

Mr Saraki, in a post on his official Facebook page, announced the death of Florence Morenike Saraki on Tuesday at the age of 88. Read more »

Nigeria: Family Rejects Mohbad's Autopsy Result, Demands Independent Post-Mortem

Mohbad died on 12 September under controversial circumstances, leading to the police exhuming his remains and conducting an autopsy on 21 September to ascertain the cause of his… Read more »

Nigeria: Davido's 'Champion Sound' Is Most-Streamed Amapiano Song in Last Decade - Spotify

Champion Sound" by Davido featuring Focalistic was released in 2021. Read more »

Nigeria: Reopening of Lagos-Kano Railway Line, Major Rebound for Economy - Group

"The resumption of transport operations on the Lagos-Kano railway route would drastically reduce the rising cost of food," the group said. Read more »

Nigeria: Security Operatives Arrest 'Native Doctor' Who Allegedly Prepares Charms for IPOB - Official

"The arrest is following information received over time of planned attacks on security agents and innocent citizens by the dreaded group." Read more »

Nigeria: Court Jails Father of Three for Currency Racketeering

The convict had pleaded guilty to the charge of currency racketeering. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Relocated to America, Converted to Christianity - Adewale Ayuba

"I don't see myself continuing in Fuji music; I believe I have done well, and this is America; there's more to explore in life, trusting that God has a plan." Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmaker Defends Plan to Buy New Aeroplanes for Tinubu, Shettima

The lawmaker cautioned that not buying the aeroplanes could have grievous consequences. Read more »

Nigeria: Legendary Music Promoter, Femi Esho, Is Dead

The music promoter would have been 78 in October, but death beckoned earlier. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian School Among Top 10 Global Prize Winners

A prize of US$50,000 will be equally shared among the winners of the five prizes. Read more »

Nigeria: Rita Dominic Is 'Lekki Wives - the Reunion's Latest Cast Member

The new season premieres on 30 June. Read more »

Nigeria: One Year After, Abia Assembly, Speaker Refuse to Inaugurate Elected Lawmaker

The Court of Appeal in Lagos State declared the PDP lawmaker winner of Abia North Constituency election in 2023 after INEC had initially issued a Certificate of Return to an LP… Read more »

Nigeria: Is NCC Justified in Its Temporary Suspension of Issuance of Three Categories of Licences?

The temporary suspension in licencing seems to be a highly desirable way of ensuring the sustainability of the various players within the various segments. Read more »

Nigeria: Vigilante Commander, Others Killed As Gunmen Invade Anambra Communities

Police have confirmed the attack. Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara Appoints Administrators to Take Over Rivers Local Councils

The 23 outgone council chairpersons - all of them loyal to Nyesom Wike - had vowed to continue in office after their tenures expired. Read more »