January 10
Nigeria: Why Shootout Occurred On Kaduna-Abuja Expressway - Police
"There was a heavy gun duel along Kaduna-Abuja expressway between security operatives and armed bandits on January 6." Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Assembly Passes Resolution Urging Fubara to Re-Present 2024 Budget
The speaker of the assembly said it was worrisome that the House had yet to receive the budget and the expenditure framework from the executive. Read more »
January 09
Niger: Niger Coup - Bazoum's Son, Wife Released
The tribunal released the younger Bazoum provisionally but did not say anything about the fate of the president. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Reduces Entourage On Foreign Trips for President, VP, Ministers, Others
Presidential spokesperson said the cost-cutting exercise affects the entire apparatus of the federal government including the office of the president, vice president and the first… Read more »
Nigeria: Journalists, Activists React to BBC Documentary About Nigerian Cleric
The commentators spoke shortly after a private screening of the BBC Africa Eye Documentary on the late Temitope Joshua, popularly known as TB Joshua. Read more »
Nigeria: After Encounter With Nigerian Immigration, U.S. Professor Robbed, Then Extorted By Police Officers
The US-based professor is now accusing police officials of extorting him in an attempt to recover his stolen gadgets in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: One Million Nigerian Businesses to Get Formalized at Discount - VP Shettima
Mr Shettima said the federal government will establish a world-class fashion hub in Makurdi, the state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Kingship Tussle Tears Abia Community Apart
One of the crowned monarchs was arrested, detained, and arraigned on the order of the Abia State Government. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Hold Davido Responsible If Anything Happens to Me', Tiwa Savage Petitions Lagos CP
On 6 January 2024, Davido and Tiwa Savage unfollowed each other on Instagram, which caused a buzz on social media. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Fake' Professors - More Universities React As NUC Insists Viral Report Unfounded
Both BUK and Babcock University, in separate statements, denied the list of 'fake' professors being circulated on social media in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers in Nigeria Move to Criminalise Open Defecation
"Currently in my community, we find it difficult to get water to cook not to talk of getting water to flush toilets." Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Tackles Doyin Okupe, Says 'No Room for Political Opportunists'
"Okupe is aware that the LP is ideologically rooted in the left of the centre and he admitted that he has been a rightist and a Liberal Democrat all his entire life, one wonders… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Decries Delayed Transmission of His Case File to Abuja Court
The Supreme Court, on 15 December, reversed the acquittal granted to the IPOB leader by the Court of Appeal, and consequently ordered continuation of his trial at the Federal High… Read more »
Nigeria: Truck Kills Two Polytechnic Students 24 Hours Before Final Year Examination
Several students of the polytechnic have reportedly been killed at various times by vehicles plying the ever-busy highway. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Fraud - Nigerians React to Suspension of Humanitarian Affairs Minister Betta Edu
The scandal over which the humanitarian affairs minister Betta Edu was suspended includes the approval of payment of N585.2 million into a private account of a civil servant. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement On Plateau Governorship Election Dispute
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, in its judgement delivered on 19 November 2023, overturned Mr Mutfwang's election victory, prompting him to file an appeal at the Supreme Court to… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Gains At Official Market As CBN Moves to Clear Airlines' Forex Backlog
Monday's rate represents a 1.5 per cent appreciation from the N869.39/$1 rate the naira closed on Friday last week. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Electric Gets New CEO
In his address to the executive management committee members and staff, Mr Hashidu urged every staff member to look in the mirror and challenge themselves to do better. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Plant, Nurture At Least 50 Trees in 2024 - Minister
Mr Salako said he will consciously reduce air travel for himself and his family and that each time they travel internationally, they will plant a tree to give back to nature. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Suspends Monarch for Conferring Chieftaincy Title On Senator
The governor said the suspension followed established regulations. Read more »
Nigeria: BBC Documentary - Despite Shocking Revelations, FFK, Dele Momodu, Others Defend Controversial Preacher T.B. Joshua
The documentary, released on Monday, has generated diverse reactions as it delves into serious allegations against the deceased pastor. Read more »
Nigeria: Days to End of Tenure, Yahaya Bello Appoints New Kogi Cabinet
Governor Yahaya Bello is due to hand over to Usman Ododo on January 27. Read more »
Nigeria: Workers in Akwa Ibom University Declare Indefinite Strike
The Akwa Ibom State Government is yet to comment on the development. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN - Embracing the Evolution of Nigeria's Digital Currency Landscape
The apex bank began to gradually embrace change when in 2021 it introduced the eNaira and launched it with pomp and pageantry. Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Nigeria Records Over 1,000 Lassa Fever Infections, 219 Deaths in 2023
NCDC noted that 28 states recorded at least one confirmed case across 121 Local Government Areas in 2023. Read more »