December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Makinde Presents Staff of Office to New Soun of Ogbomoso
Governor Makinde called on other contestants to the Soun throne to put the experience behind them and support Oba Olaoye Read more »
Nigeria: Investment Fraudster Bags 75 Years in Prison for Swindling Investors Over N1 Billion
Amos Olaniyan swindled investors in his phoney "Crime Alert Security Network" over one billion naira Read more »
Nigeria: Traders Protest Alleged Plan to Demolish Complex in Lagos Computer Village
The aggrieved traders appealed to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP'll Sanction Wike At the Right Time - Acting National Chairman
"And let me tell you something, it's not only Wike. There are other people who worked against this party. When we get to that level we will sanction everybody. If Wike believes he… Read more »
Nigeria: Jewellery Theft - Gov Otu to Compensate Mayorkun
"I have a 5 million naira reward for anyone who finds and returns it." Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Meet the Oldest, Youngest Players in Nigeria's Provisional Squad
Nigeria's provisional 40-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D' Ivoire has been confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Read more »
Nigeria: Retirement - Nigerian Army Honours 113 Generals
The senior officers comprising one full general, a lieutenant general, 67 major generals and 44 brigadier generals are those who retired or due for retirement within the year. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Mixed Feelings Greet Outcomes of UN Anti-Corruption Conference in U.S.
The CSOs said geopolitical conflicts seemingly contributed to the watering down of many resolutions. Read more »
Nigeria: TotalEnergies to Invest $6 Billion in Nigeria in Coming Years
Nigeria contributes 8 to 10 per cent of TotalEnergies' global output and is home to more than 18 per cent of its overall investments. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Fix Date for Passage of Nigeria's 2024 Budget
The Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, said all committees must submit their reports to the appropriations committee by 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Six Farmers Remanded Over Alleged Killing of Herder, Cattle in Kano
The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Theft - Iyanya Announces Return of One of Mayorkun's Stolen Jewellery
Singer Iyanya via his X handle said an individual returned one of the missing jewellery. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Doctors Seek Legislation to Address Organ Trafficking
The briefing was organised to address the allegation of illegal kidney trade involving Alliance Hospital, an Abuja-based medical facility. Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond the Wike-Fubara Feud
The current feud in Rivers State could further hurt the image of President Tinubu, who has not sufficiently recovered from the controversies that dogged his candidacy during and… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Couple for Allegedly Trafficking One-Month-Old Baby
The police said they acted on a tip-off. Read more »
Nigeria: Wema Bank to Raise Fresh Capital Through Share Sale
The share sale is planned to close on 29 December, and could help beef up its shareholders' funds, which stood at N118.6 billion at the end of September, by one-third. Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Vs Fubara - One Day, One Trouble
The catalyst for the trouble in Rivers state is perhaps because Fubara showed his hands too early. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Vaccinates 4.7 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer, a type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix, is the fourth most common cancer among women globally Read more »
Nigeria: Medical Doctors Threaten Strike Over Salary Review
Medical doctors and other health workers have downed tools many times in the past over the failure of the government to review and implement the salary structure. Read more »
Nigeria: Brain Drain - Nigeria Heading for Catastrophic Human Resources Crises
The association also expressed great worry over various attacks and kidnapping of health workers from their workplaces. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Residents Beg Wike to Complete N5.7bn Roads Abandoned 14 Years Ago
The contract for the construction of the roads was awarded by the FCDA to Messrs CAT Construction Company Ltd at the cost of N5.7 billion in 2009 during the administration of Adamu… Read more »
Nigeria: In Birthday Extravaganza, Akpabio Exhibits Nigerian Leaders' Wastefulness, Insensitivity
Mr Akpabio's lavish events exhibited wastefulness and insensitivity to the harrowing plight of Nigerians who are being forced to make more sacrifices from already dire situations Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Fubara, Wike Sign Peace Deal After Meeting With Tinubu, Shettima
Even though Mr Wike helped Mr Fubara get to office as governor, both men have been on a war path for several weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Imposes Restrictions On Oyo Govt's Bank Accounts Over N3.4 Billion Debt
The court gave the restriction order in a ruling on a garnishee proceeding initiated by former local government area officials in Oyo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Actress Iyabo Ojo Slams Naira Marley With N1 Billion Countersuit
Iyabo Ojo said Naira Marley deliberately misled the public by claiming she owed him an apology for defamation and libel. Read more »