August 09
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Amusan Returns for Semis As Team Nigeria Battles in Wrestling, Taekwondo
From taekwondo to wrestling, athletics, cycling, and weightlifting, Nigerian athletes will be giving it their all to bring home medals as we hit Day 14 at the Paris Games. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Sports Minister Clears the Air On 'Borrowed' Bicycle At Paris Olympics
Ukpeseraye, the only African cyclist among 30 competitors, sparked a social media frenzy after thanking the German team for lending her a bicycle due to a lack of the required… Read more »
August 08
Nigeria: UK Riots - Fear, Uncertainty, Caution Characterise Lives of Nigerians in UK
"We feel targeted but have not experienced any (violence) first-hand because we would rather not leave home." Read more »
Nigeria: 20 Die As Boat Explodes in Nigeria's Waterways
Police have confirmed the incident. Read more »
South Africa: Chidimma Adetshina Withdraws From Miss South Africa Pageant
"...After much careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and well-being of my family and me." Read more »
Nigeria: Many Injured, Six Vehicles Destroyed in Lagos Gas Explosion
Though no casualties were recorded, two adult males are said to have been severely burnt and rushed to the Lagos State Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for treatment. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records Seven New Cases
According to the report, the affected states are Edo, Bauchi and Kogi. Read more »
Nigeria: Superbug Emergency Puts Babies On the Frontline in Nigeria, Others
In this report, Misbah Khan of the UK-based The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, exposes how neonatal sepsis poses a major threat to newborns in Nigeria and Ethiopia amidst… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Relaxes 24-Hour Curfew in Kaduna, Zaria
The curfew will now be in effect from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily Read more »
Nigeria: Unpaid $2.4bn 'Invalid' Fx Forwards Could Cripple Nigerian Companies - NACCIMA
In February, the CBN announced that a Deloitte audit found $2.4 billion of the $7 billion FX claims invalid. Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Employ Tinubu As PDP's Campaign Director in 2027 - Governor
The governor also chided the federal government on the disbursement of palliatives and money sent to the state governors. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Police Parade 23 Suspects Over Violent Protest in Tafa
The suspects were accused of criminal trespass, mischief by fire, office breaking, belonging to an assembly of thugs, and theft of government properties. Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Lawmakers Petition IGP, Demand Prosecution of Anti-Igbo Campaigners
The lawmakers said the calls for the extermination of Ndi Igbo are reminiscent of the anti-Igbo campaigns of the 1950s, which culminated in the bloody pogroms of 1966, which… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Suspend Immigration Officer Caught On Video Soliciting Bribe
The officer's conduct, captured in a video circulating on social media, does not reflect the values and ethics of professionalism upheld by the NIS. Read more »
South Africa: Miss SA - South Africa Ministry of Home Affairs Accuses Chidimma Adetshina's Mum of Fraud, Identity Theft
"Adetshina could not have participated in the alleged unlawful actions of her mother, as she was an infant at the time when the activities took place in 2001..." Read more »
Nigeria: Security Operatives Raid NLC Headquarters - Official
The NLC linked the raid to the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - NLC Speaks On Protests, Demands Policy Reversal
The NLC said it remains committed to defending the rights and welfare of Nigerian workers and the broader population. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Panel Raises Concerns Over State of Nation's Refineries
NNPCL threatened to reveal identities of suppliers of adulterated fuel across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 MTV VMAS - Usher, Chris Brown Bag 'Best Afrobeats Video' Nominations (Full Nominee List)
Their strategic collaborations earned them the nods. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Governor Directs Refund of Recruitment Fees to Applicants
The governor directed the Civil Service Commission to refund all administrative fees. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's Adekuoroye Suffers Heartbreaking Quarterfinal Loss in Women's Wrestling
Adekuoroye had earlier shown promise by winning her second-round bout against Fouzia Aouissi via Victory by Injury (VIN) Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's 4x100m Relay Teams Fall Short
This marks the second consecutive Olympics where Nigeria will not feature in the women's 4x100m final. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Team Nigeria Shifts Focus to Relays As Brume Leads Chase for Long Jump Medals
Both the 4x100m men and women's team will be competing on Thursday Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - 'This Time Is My Season' - Amusan Confident of Olympic Success
Despite being the World Record holder, Amusan says she feels no pressure. Read more »
August 07
Nigeria: Several Miners Killed in Zamfara As Militant Groups Clash
Mr Sububu controls most mining sites in the Bagega and Sunke areas of Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Read more »