January 07
Nigeria: All You Need to Know About Viral List of 'Fake' Nigerian Professors
A source, who does not want to be quoted, told this newspaper that former NUC ES, Abubakar Rasheed, only spoke in 2019 about hundreds of Nigerians parading honourary… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu to Sign 2024 Budget This Week, As Tinubu Commissions Rail Project February
Mr Sanwo-Olu said his administration remained dedicated to the successful implementation of pivotal projects to foster the robust growth of the state and ensure the well-being of… Read more »
Nigeria: Five Killed As Boat Capsizes in Anambra
Thirty passengers were rescued from the river. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Lawal Flags Off Distribution of Vital Inputs to Zamfara-West Farmers, Construction of Tsangaya School
The programme in Gummi LGA aims to provide essential input support and services to the Zamfara-west senatorial district farmers. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Signs MOU With Saudi Arabia On 2024 Hajj
The Saudi Arabian Ministry for Hajj and Umrah has allocated 95,000 Hajj slots to Nigeria for the 2024 holy pilgrimage. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Investigating Payment Reportedly Made Into Private Account By Humanitarian Affairs Minister - Information Minister
Mrs Edu has come under heavy criticism from diverse Nigerians for ordering the transfer of N585.2m into the private bank account of a civil servant, who is the accountant in charge… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Stops Lagos Inland Waterways Revenues Flow, Favours Federal Govt
The Supreme Court held that the existing laws do not favour the Lagos State government's contention on resource control. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Govt to Unveil New Ohinoyi of Ebiraland Out of 70 Contestants - Official
The stool of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland became vacant following the demise of Ado Ibrahim, who passed on at the age of 74 years after a protracted ailment. Read more »
Nigeria: Questions Accountant General Must Answer On Betta Edu's N585.2 Million Illegal Transfer
It appears the humanitarian affairs minister may have made several illegal transfers of government funds into private account(s). Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Intercept Hard Drugs From U.S., Arrest Suspect - Official
The NDLEA also said it arrested a female arms supplier. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Buhari, Other Dignitaries Expected at Adesina Book Launch
The book, published by Safari Books, is a memoir by Femi Adesina about his eight years in office as adviser to Mr Buhari. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Remo Stars Score Two Late Goals, Lobi Stars Shock Kwara United in Ilorin
Two late goals from substitute Okon Aniekeme ensured 10-man Remo Stars once again dominated the South-west derby Read more »
January 06
Nigeria: Govt Approves Air Peace, Two Other Airlines as Official Carriers for Hajj 2024
The government also approved Cargo Zeal Technologies Ltd, Nahco Aviance and Qualla Investment Limited as the official cargo companies for the exercise. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Govt Strengthens Collaboration With Traditional Rulers
The minister stressed the imperative of collective efforts in curbing pipeline vandalization and oil theft. Read more »
January 05
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Lists 58 Illegal Tertiary Institutions, Others Students Should Avoid
NUC had in 2022 published the same list of illegal institutions, which was signed by its immediate past Executive Secretary, Abubakar Rasheed, a professor. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Crises - Protesting Residents Raze District Head's House
A group of protesters in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, on Friday, razed the home of the District Head of Bokkos, Monday Adanchin. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Kills 43 Terrorists, Arrests 115 Others - DHQ
DHQ said troops are hunting terrorists in their hiding places and conducting targeted offensives to destroy them. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Attack Traders' Convoy, Kill Eight in North-West Nigeria
The traders were attacked while despite the presence of armed soldiers in the convoy. Read more »
Niger: Hunger, Abandonment Forces Displaced Locals Back to Terror-Ravaged Niger Communities
Residents who fled their communities due to constant attacks by terrorists return while attacks persist. Read more »
January 04
Nigeria: Nollywood Film 'A Tribe Called Judah' Shatters Nigerian Records
The movie was released in cinemas on 15 December 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Raises Concerns About Degrees Issued in Benin, Togo
Mr Favour appealed to the Nigerian government to consider the fate of genuine students in Benin Republic. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Anti-Graft Body Visits Dangote Group's Headquarters in Lagos
The EFCC stormed Dangote Group's headquarters just as the company tried to surrender boxes of documents to it. Read more »
South Africa: South African Businessman Overtakes Dangote As Africa's Richest Person
The South African counts his biggest regret as the failure to acquire 50 per cent of Gucci when he had the chance to buy it for just $175 million. Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Yoruba Actor Olofa Ina Dies
On Thursday, actor Olofa Ina's2 death was announced by his colleagues on Instagram. Read more »
Nigeria: Zack Orji - Nigerian Hospital Speaks On Actor's Treatment
Mrs Musawa said the actor underwent brain surgery on 1 January 2024. Read more »