Nigeria: Actor Sule Suebebe Dies At 68

A few months after Baba Suebebe's public plea for forgiveness and financial help, he passes away after an undisclosed, prolonged illness. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Issues Guidelines As Cholera Kills Five in Two Days

As of 28 April 2024, data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) shows that Nigeria has recorded 815 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across 25 states. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity in Zamfara Can Be Resolved in Two Weeks If - Governor Lawal

The governor spoke of his helplessness to deal with the insecurity in Zamfara State as he would have loved to. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Celebrating Democracy On Foundation Laid By Abiola - Ogun Governor

Though Abiola is long gone, the lives he touched while alive still speak of his impact. Read more »

Nigeria: Democracy Day - Governor Commutes Death Sentences for 45 Inmates, Pardons 41 Others

Mr Abiodun said the gesture signaled a break from past grievances and a move towards a more inclusive and compassionate society where merciful second chances are granted to… Read more »

Nigeria: Three Trapped As Five-Storey Building Collapses in Anambra

The building, which was still under construction, collapsed at about 3 a.m. on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Feared Killed, Several Others Injured in Enugu Road Multiple Crash

The accident, which involved seven vehicles, occurred at about 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday along Ninth Mile-Ugwu Onyeama Road in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Democracy Day - CSOs in Osun Ask Tinubu to End Hunger, Hardship, Insecurity

"31 years after Abiola paid the supreme price for the enthronement of civil rule, his manifesto on providing basic amenities and prosperity for the citizenry remains elusive," the… Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Unveils Africa's First Water Display Park in Lagos State

The innovative park is expected to be a tourist attraction for leisure and entertainment in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Democracy Day - Borno Speaker Rues Decade-Long Boko Haram Hold On Constituency

Mr Lawan lamented the failure of the federal government and the military to reclaim Guzamala Local Government Area from Boko Haram Read more »

Nigeria: Democracy - Leaders Have Failed Nigerians, Plateau Speaker Says

"If I were to score the performance of democracy in Nigeria from 1999 to today, I would rate it at seven per cent out of 100 per cent." Read more »

Nigeria: Democracy Day - Largest Painting Portrait of Tinubu Unveiled

The portrait of the president is said to be the world's largest painting portrait on canvas. Read more »

Nigeria: Davido Confirms Forthcoming Wedding With Chioma

The couple, who have twin children, had a private wedding months ago. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Bids to Host $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank

Hosting the bank in Nigeria, according to the government, will ensure proximity to key energy technocrats and experts, which is essential for formulating and implementing effective… Read more »

Nigeria: Minimum Wage - NLC Denies Tinubu's Claim On Agreement, Insists On N250,000

President Tinubu, in his nationwide broadcast earlier on Wednesday, said that he would soon forward a bill on an agreed National minimum wage to the National Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: Foreign Affairs Ministry's Top Official Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations, Makes Counter-Accusation

The permanent secretary denied Mrs Fajemirokun-Ajayi's allegations of sexual harassment "improper requests" about the ministry's finances. Read more »

Nigeria: How Terrorists Killed Over 50 Residents, Policemen in Katsina Coordinated Attacks

Five villages were attacked in a coordinated attack by terrorists in Katsina State. Read more »

Nigeria: Commotion in Kano Markets As Traders Protest Planned Demolition of Shops

The Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) on Monday issued a 48 hours notice to traders to leave the area.. Read more »

Nigeria: Democracy Day - Police Arrest June 12 Protesters in Ibadan

The protesters demanded an end to hardship in the country, insecurity, police brutality and kidnapping, reversal of electricity tariff hike, and an end to attacks on press freedom,… Read more »

Nigeria: Amidst Clampdown, Tinubu Vows to Protect Rights, Liberties of Nigerians

"I vow to do my utmost best to protect your rights, freedoms, and liberties as citizens of Nigeria." Read more »

Nigeria: June 12 - Tinubu Honours Nigeria's Heroes of Democracy

Mr Tinubu in the speech pledged his commitment to upholding democratic principles including freedom of speech. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Fence-Sitting Senior Official Opts for Bayero

Mr Ado-Bayero, was removed by Governor Abba Yusuf, who reinstated Mr Sanusi, to replace him, both men have been holding court in the two different palaces. Read more »

Nigeria: What Tinubu Said About Democracy, Reforms, Human Rights, Others

Our economy has been in desperate need of reform for decades. It has been unbalanced because it was built on the flawed foundation of over-reliance on revenues from the… Read more »

Nigeria: My Reforms Necessary Despite Pains They're Causing, Tinubu Tells Nigerians

President Tinubu noted in his speech that the economy has been unbalanced on account of a shaky foundation built on its decades- old dependence on oil revenues. Read more »

Nigeria: I'll Do Whatever It Takes to Preserve Our Democracy - Tinubu

"As President of this nation, I am morally and constitutionally bound to preserve this precious form of governance. I vow to do my utmost to protect your rights, freedoms, and… Read more »